Release Calendar

CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada / Zappa.com

UMe and Zappa Records are dipping into the recent past for the vinyl debut of the 2016 compilation ZAPPAtite (Frank Zappa’s Tastiest Tracks).  The 18-track collection is sequenced in the manner of a meal, with tracks representing Appetizers (“Dancin’ Fool,” “Peaches En Regalia”), Entrees (“Valley Girl,” “Tell Me You Love Me”), a Second Course (“Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow,” “Titties and Beer”) and Dessert (“Zoot Allures,” “Strictly Genteel”) – one course per side of vinyl.  Collectively, these tracks encompass some of the late composer-guitarist-sonic auteur’s most accessible recordings while simultaneously sampling the many flavors of his work: blues, jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, psychedelia, classical, and beyond.  The CD is being re-pressed for the occasion, while vinyl editions include standard black and pink swirl vinyl (the latter exclusive to Universal storefronts including Zappa.com); both LPs boast gatefold artwork and a menu-styled insert.  (As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)