Frank Zappa - Bongo Fury (50th Anniversary) [2LP]

Format: 2 x LP
Catalogue No.: 8804813
Barcode: 0602488048132
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 main album by Bernie Grundman on 180g black vinyl from the original master tapes. Also includes a bonus record with highlights from the 6-disc box set, a lithograph print, plus booklet featuring unseen photos and liner notes from band member, Denny Walley, and Vaultmeister Joe Travers. 

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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.  

2LP has analog mastering of the main album by Bernie Grundman on 180g black vinyl frm original master tapes. Also includes record w/ highlights frm the box set, litho print, + booklet feat. unseen photos & liner notes frm guitarist, Denny Walley, & Vaultmeister Joe Travers. 

TRACK LIST:
LP01
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

LP02 
Side Three:  
Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy (Long Version) 
Man With The Woman Head (Isolated Vocal) 
Muffin Man / A Little Green Rosetta (Alternate Take) 
Born To Suck

Side Four:  
The Torture Never Stops 
Poofter’s Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead 
200 Years Old