Frank ZappaZappa '88: The Last U.S. Show

Label:

UMe – 00602435577029

Series:

Zappa Official Release – #119

Format:

4 x Vinyl , LP, Album , 180g
Box Set

Country:

USA & Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Prog Rock

Tracklist

A1 "We Are Doing Voter Registration Here" 7:00
A2 The Black Page (New Age Version)
Composed ByFrank Zappa
7:12
A3 I Ain’t Got No Heart
Composed ByFrank Zappa
1:59
A4 Love Of My Life
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:14
B1 Inca Roads
Composed ByFrank Zappa
8:44
B2 Sharleena
Composed ByFrank Zappa
6:22
B3 Who Needs The Peace Corps?
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:29
B4 I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Composed ByGeorge C. Cory, Jr.*
0:35
C1 Dickie’s Such An Asshole
Composed ByFrank Zappa
6:01
C2 When The Lie's So Big
Composed ByFrank Zappa
3:38
C3 Jesus Thinks You’re A Jerk
Composed ByFrank Zappa
NarratorEric Buxton
8:47
C4 Sofa #1
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:45
C5 One Man, One Vote
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:38
D1 Happy Birthday, Chad! 1:24
D2 Packard Goose Pt. I
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:56
D3 Royal March From "L'Histoire Du Soldat"
Composed ByIgor Stravinsky
1:17
D4 Theme From The Bartok Piano Concerto #3
Composed ByBéla Bartók
1:20
D5 Packard Goose Pt. II
Composed ByFrank Zappa
2:03
D6 The Torture Never Stops Pt. I
Composed ByFrank Zappa
5:09
D7 Theme From "Bonanza"
Composed ByRay Evans & Jay Livingston*
0:36
D8 Lonesome Cowboy Burt
Composed ByFrank Zappa
4:59
E1 The Torture Never Stops Pt. II
Composed ByFrank Zappa
7:29
E2 City Of Tiny Lites
Composed ByFrank Zappa
9:21
E3 Pound For A Brown Pt. I
Composed ByFrank Zappa
5:25
F1 Pound For A Brown Pt. II 5:49
F2 The Beatles Medley
Composed ByLennon-McCartney
9:19
F3 Peaches En Regalia
Composed ByFrank Zappa
3:36
G1 Stairway To Heaven
Composed ByRobert Plant
10:00
G2 I Am The Walrus
Composed ByLennon-McCartney
3:37
H1 Whipping Post
Composed ByGregg Allman
6:18
H2 Bolero
Composed ByMaurice Ravel
5:30
H3 America The Beautiful
Composed BySamuel Augustus Ward
3:58

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗UMG Recordings, Inc.
  • Copyright ©UMG Recordings, Inc.
  • Distributed ByUniversal Music Enterprises
  • Recorded AtNassau Coliseum
  • Recorded AtTowson Center
  • Recorded AtCivic Center, Providence
  • Mixed AtWinslow Ct. Studio
  • Mastered AtAudio Mechanics
  • Lacquer Cut AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BK28676

Credits

  • Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Baritone SaxophonePaul Carman
  • Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Contrabass ClarinetKurt McGettrick
  • Design [Package]Michael Mesker
  • Drums, Percussion [Electronic Percussion]Chad Wackerman
  • Electric Bass, Synthesizer [Mini-Moog]Scott Thunes
  • Engineer [Original Recording]Bob Stone
  • Guitar, Synth, VocalsMike Keneally
  • Keyboards, VocalsRobert Martin*
  • Lacquer Cut ByChris Bellman
  • Lead Guitar, Synth [Computer-Synth], VocalsFrank Zappa
  • Liner NotesJoe Travers
  • Mastered ByJohn Polito
  • Mixed ByCraig Parker Adams
  • Producer [Original Recordings]Frank Zappa
  • Producer [Produced For Release]Joe Travers
  • Tenor SaxophoneAlbert Wing
  • Transferred ByJoe Travers
  • TromboneBruce Fowler (3)
  • Trumpet, Flugelhorn, SynthWalt Fowler
  • Vibraphone [Vibes], Marimba, Percussion [Electronic Percussion]Ed Mann

Notes

ZAPPA '88: The Last U.S. Show

All tracks recorded on March 25, 1988 at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, except track G1, recorded March 23, 1988 at Towson Center, Towson, Maryland, & track H1, recorded March 16, 1988 at Civic Center, Providence Rhode Island.

The first posthumous archival release from the 1988 touring band focuses on the historical last show Frank Zappa ever played in the U.S. The live concert material is taken from Long Island, NY; Providence, RI & Towson, MD and newly remixed from the 48 track digital master tapes. It features the first official release of “The Beatles Medley” along with over 25 unreleased performances and liner notes by FZ’s drummer, Chad Wackerman and Vaultmeister, Joe Travers.

Includes 6 folded insert. Black vinyl edition with black hype label, as opposed to the limited edition Frank Zappa - Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show which is purple.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 02435 57702 9
  • Barcode (Scanned): 0602435577029
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
  • Label Code: LC01846
  • Other (Side A label): LP01 A
  • Other (Side B label): LP01 B
  • Other (Side C label): LP02 C
  • Other (Side D label): LP02 D
  • Other (Side E label): LP03 E
  • Other (Side F label): LP03 F
  • Other (Side G label): LP04 G
  • Other (Side H label): LP04 H
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): BK28676-01 A1 FVZ-2021-1-A ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): BK28676-01 B1 FVZ-2021-1-B ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): BK28676-02 C1 FVZ-2021-1-C ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): BK28676-02 D1 FVZ-2021-1-D ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side E runout, etched): BK28676-03 E1 FVZ-2021-1-E ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side F runout, etched): BK28676-03 F1 FVZ-2021-1-F ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side G runout, etched): BK28676-04 G1 FVZ-2021-1-G ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side H runout, etched): BK28676-04 H1 FVZ-2021-1-H ZR20036-1 Zappa.com CB

Other Versions (5 of 7)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Zappa ’88: The Last U.S. Show (31×File, AAC, Album) UMe none US 2021
New Submission
Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show (2×CD, Album, Jewel Case) Zappa Records ZR 20036-2J US 2021
Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show (2×CD, Album, Digisleeve) Zappa Records ZR 20036-2, ZR 20036-2J Europe 2021
New Submission
Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show (4×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Purple, 180 G., Box Set, ) Zappa Records ZR20036-1 USA & Europe 2021
Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show (2×CD, Album, Jewel Case) UMe ZR 20036 -2J, ZR20036-2J, 00602435688251 Europe 2021

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Reviews

  • herve.berezowski's avatar
    these vinyls sound 9/10 c is incredible a concert recorded on tour. one of my best live.
    • dr.b3nway's avatar
      dr.b3nway
      This is a fantastic pressing. Sounds amazing! A must for Zappa fans!
      • torjaeger1998's avatar
        torjaeger1998
        Just perfect! One of the best Zappa shows ever in amazing quality. Vinyl sounds awesome!
        • patlebouc's avatar
          patlebouc
          Edited 3 years ago
          Incredibly perfect pressing !!!! Totally quiet , Sounds terrific!!!! Worth every penny spent ! FANTASTIC!!!
          • mikeh69's avatar
            mikeh69
            Someone give Chris Bellman credit for making the lacquer cut
            • Johnny1958's avatar
              Johnny1958
              Excellent pressing. I have the limited edition Purple Vinyl. Has this id code so I guess it's correct. It-s a great live recording, probably a must have for any Zappa fan. That would be me.
              • musicallyrich's avatar
                musicallyrich
                On Purple Vinyl. Enter 7 more words for me to post.

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