Category Archives: Official Releases

78 Years Ago Yesterday…

Posted on September 22, 2010 by urbangraffito

In a house that someone used to live in, little Donny Preston, also known as little Dom DeWilde or little Biff Debrie, was born on September 21st, 1932 in Flint, Michigan. Happy Birthday, Don!

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200 Motels DVD – Review by SOTCAA

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Balint

Frank Zappa’s 1971 big-screen venture 200 Motels has not been particularly well-preserved on VHS over the years. Although there have been several releases and re-releases, these have tended to be sourced from the same slightly iffy video masters with no … Continue reading →

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New Zappa Release: Congress Shall Make No Law

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

By now I guess you all know about the Zappa event in Baltimore that is to take place on September 19. A couple of days ago, a new Zappa Records release was announced for this date: September 19, 2010 marks … Continue reading →

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Zappa, Palladium Shows, October 31st, 1981

Posted on July 22, 2010 by urbangraffito

What has gone down in history as probably two of the worst produced Frank Zappa concerts are the early and late Palladium shows from October 31st, 1981. Neither presented in their entirety then or since. MTV broadcast one live and … Continue reading →

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One Size Fits All – Best Album Art

Posted on June 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

With the recent news of an upcoming Zappa release, my thoughts turned to releases of days gone by – in particular, 1975’s ‘One Size Fits All’ and its magnificent album artwork. Zappa fans who only know of FZ’s albums through … Continue reading →

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The Next Zappa Release: Joe’s Menage a Trois

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Shore Fire, the PR firm that has the ZFT as one of its clients states it quite clearly: June 11 Zappa Records releases Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Menage a Trois’ The new release is also mentioned in this Variety article. (Hat … Continue reading →

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Greasy Love Songs: “Cruising With Ruben & The Jets” Vinyl Version Re-released

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Email from the ZFT, christal clear and full of detail as usual (click to enlarge): The blurb at Barfko Swill: Yum & Cheap Thrills together at last. It’s 40+ years later for this Anniversary FZ AudioDocumentary in the project/object series. … Continue reading →

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A Job Well Done, MusicToday

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So there I am attempting to pre-order Philly ’76 and this is what I get: Click image for full glorious Epic Fail View! Undaunted however, I am about to undertake pre-order attempt #5…

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New Frank Zappa Release: Philly ’76

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s the email announcement, and here’s the pre-order page. The internet largely agrees this 2 Disc release is the Spectrum Theater in Philadelphia show from 29 October 1976. The band: FZ, Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca … Continue reading →

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Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Balint

Another big thing for next year is another DVD, our Roxy concert that we did 35 years to the date that Frank last played at the Roxy. We’re also working hard to complete Frank’s Roxy film, so hopefully both of … Continue reading →

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