Frank Zappa - Bongo Fury (50th Anniversary)

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: 8804811
Barcode: 0602488048118
Release Date: 20 Mar 2026
Genre: Psych/Garage Rock

BONGO FURY turns 50!   The classic collaboration between Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart during May 1975 resulted in a flurry of new compositions, a tour, and eventually an album. Bongo Fury is made up of mostly live recordings from the Armadillo Headquarters in Austin TX, along with a few studio recordings from The Record Plant in Los Angeles. The album is a memorable addition to the Zappa Catalog and the last to feature the band name “Mothers” before it was retired in 1976. This new 50th Anniversary Edition features all analog mastering of the classic album by Bernie Grundman on 180g black vinyl from the original master tapes.  

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BONGO FURY turns 50!   The Zappa & Beefheart collab in May 1975 resulted in new songs, a tour, & album. Bongo Fury is mostly live recordings from Austin, TX & the last to use the name “Mothers” before it was retired in 1976. The album is the last to feature the band name “Mothers” before it was retired in 1976. This new 50th Anniversary Edition features all analog mastering of the classic album by Bernie Grundman on 180g black vinyl from the original master tapes.  

TRACK LIST: 
Side One:  
Debra Kadabra 
Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy 
Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top 
Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead 
200 Years Old

Side Two:  
Cucamonga 
Advance Romance 
Man With The Woman Head 
Muffin Man