In the spring of 1975, two avant-garde icons — Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart — reunited after years of estrangement to embark on a historic tour together. The result was Bongo Fury, a one-of-a-kind live and studio collaboration featuring The Mothers that captured the singular creative chemistry between these two boundary-pushing artists. Described as a mix of surreal satire and irreverent humor, the album stands as a landmark moment in rock history.
This 50th Anniversary Edition brings Bongo Fury back to life with an all-analog mastering by the legendary Bernie Grundman, sourced directly from the original master tapes and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl via Zappa Records. It's a faithful and high-fidelity presentation of a classic album that deserves to be heard the way it was meant to be — on vinyl.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Zappa Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 03/20/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Debra Kadabra
A2. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy
A3. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top
A4. Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead
A5. 200 Years Old
B1. Cucamonga
B2. Advance Romance
B3. Man With The Woman Head
B4. Muffin Man
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