For the first time, sixteen albums from Frank Zappa are being made available on digital download sites such as iTunes and Amazon.
Included in the release are studio albums, concert and audio documentary recordings that were originally released on vinyl and/or CD between 1999 and 2013.
The new releases are being made available through the Zappa Family Trust who regained ownership of the recordings in 2012. Headed by Frank’s widow Gail, the family made the entire recorded catalog available on iTunes for the first time and began remastering the analog masters for reissue on vinyl. Presented with proper care and attention to detail, the releases honor the iconic legacy of the composer, guitarist, bandleader, filmmaker and irrepressible wit.
The Zappa Family Trust is partnered with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) for a long-term, global licensing agreement for Frank Zappa’s entire recorded catalog, as well as rights management participation across the rest of the visionary cultural icon’s creative canon. The partnership spans the vault and Zappa’s vast music and film archive for new product releases, trademark licensing, film and theatrical production.
The following are the albums now available digitally:
Frank Zappa – Everything Is Healing Nicely
Prequel to The Yellow Shark
Official Release #69 (originally released December 1999)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – FZ:OZ
Live At Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia 1976
Live concert recorded on January 20, 1976. 27 tracks
Official Release #70 (originally released August 16, 2002)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Dweezil Zappa
Frank Zappa – Imaginary Diseases
Liner notes by Steve Vai. 10 Piece Band. Live.
Official Release #76 (originally released January 2006)
All Recordings Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – The MOFO Project/Object
The Making Of Freak Out! An FZ Audio Documentary released in 2006 commemorating the 40th Anniversary of that release
Official Release #78 (originally released December 5, 2006)
Music Composed, Arranged, Orchestrated & Conducted by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – Trance-Fusion
Trance-Fusion. It’s about Time. It’s about Music. It’s about the Guitar.
Official Release #79 (originally released October 2006)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – Buffalo
Live At Buffalo Memorial Auditorium 1980
Another scintillating sojourn in the tour itinerary of stages past. Live 1980 Frank Zappa concert.
Official Release #80 (originally released April Fool’s Day 2007)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – The Dub Room Special!
Originally produced for vinyl by Frank Zappa. Liner notes by John Frusciante. Close your eyes and imagine how listening to an album used to be.
Official Release #81 (originally released August 24, 2007)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention/Hot Rats/Grand Wazoo – WAZOO
Live At The Boston Music Hall 1972
Official Release #82 (originally released Halloween 2007)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – One Shot Deal
Official Release #83 (originally released Friday the 13th of June, 2008)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa – Philly ’76
Live At Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA 1976
Official Release #86 (originally released December 15, 2009)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa – Greasy Love Songs
Yum & Cheap Thrills together at last. Frank Zappa Audio Documentary Project/Object. Cruise again with Ruben & The Jets playing all your favorite greasy love songs.
Official Release #87 (originally released April 4, 2010)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa – Congress Shall Make No Law . . .
Presenting: a very LARGE Public Service Announcement. Frank Zappa tells it like it is. And you still have the right to hear it. So far…
Official Release #88 (originally released September 19, 2010, 35 years after the Congressional Hearing)
Musics of the 10 commandments composed, performed, recorded by Frank Zappa
Produced by Frank Zappa
Program Assemblage by Gail Zappa with Joe Travers and a little help from Todd Yvega
Frank Zappa – Hammersmith Odeon
Live At London’s Hammersmith Odeon 1978
Brilliant performances! 1978 LIVE in London. You are there!
Official Release #89 (originally released November 6, 2010)
Produced by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa – Feeding The Monkies At Ma Maison
Melty, Melty. Delicious. Nutritious. Icy Hot. Zappa at the Synclavier. Melt your ears with your own mad digital experience.
Official Release #90 (originally released September 22, 2011)
Produced/Composed/Arranged by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention – Carnegie Hall
Live At Carnegie Hall 1971
Carnegie Hall (Warts & All!!!). Your ticket to October 11, 1971 – Two Full Shows! Jack your Lanterns!! Tricks & Treats!!!
Official Release #91 (originally released October 31, 2011)
Produced/Performed/Conducted by Frank Zappa
Compilation Produced by Gail Zappa & Joe Travers
Frank Zappa – A Token Of His Extreme (Soundtrack)
77 Magical Moments! Take it on the road. Play it for your mom. Stuff it in your turkey. Stick it in your ear. Frank did.
Official Release #97 (originally released November 25, 2013)
Produced, Composed & Arranged by Frank Zappa
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