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Zappa '80: Munich

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Released: 31st March 2023. This historic 1980 Munich concert has the distinction of being the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. The show was the last of the Spring/Summer tour with the group playing at peak performance. The entire concert is featured on three 180g audiophile vinyl LP's and mastered by Bernie Grundman in 2022. The package features photography and memoir from George Alper, who worked for FZ, along with liner notes from Arthur Barrow and Vaultmeister Joe Travers.'Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich' combines two historical performances from the spring/summer 1980 band. The first is from a set at FZ's favorite NYC nightclub - the famous Mudd Club. Presented from a hi-res transfer of the original master tape. The second from Olympiahalle in Munich is the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. Mastering by Bernie Grundman, 2022. Photography and memoir from George Alper, with liner notes from Arthur Barrow, Steve Vai, Vaultmeister Joe Travers.'Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich' combines two historical performances from the spring/summer 1980 band. The first is from a set at FZ's favorite NYC nightclub - the famous Mudd Club. Presented from a hi-res transfer of the original master tape. The second from Olympiahalle in Munich is the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. Mastering by Bernie Grundman, 2022. Photography and memoir from George Alper, with liner notes from Arthur Barrow, Steve Vai, Vaultmeister Joe Travers.

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  • Details

    Released:
    31st March 2023
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Box Set
    Barcode:
    602448746399
  • Description

    This historic 1980 Munich concert has the distinction of being the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. The show was the last of the Spring/Summer tour with the group playing at peak performance. The entire concert is featured on three 180g audiophile vinyl LP's and mastered by Bernie Grundman in 2022. The package features photography and memoir from George Alper, who worked for FZ, along with liner notes from Arthur Barrow and Vaultmeister Joe Travers.'Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich' combines two historical performances from the spring/summer 1980 band. The first is from a set at FZ's favorite NYC nightclub - the famous Mudd Club. Presented from a hi-res transfer of the original master tape. The second from Olympiahalle in Munich is the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. Mastering by Bernie Grundman, 2022. Photography and memoir from George Alper, with liner notes from Arthur Barrow, Steve Vai, Vaultmeister Joe Travers.'Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich' combines two historical performances from the spring/summer 1980 band. The first is from a set at FZ's favorite NYC nightclub - the famous Mudd Club. Presented from a hi-res transfer of the original master tape. The second from Olympiahalle in Munich is the first ever live direct to digital stereo recording of Zappa. Mastering by Bernie Grundman, 2022. Photography and memoir from George Alper, with liner notes from Arthur Barrow, Steve Vai, Vaultmeister Joe Travers.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Munich '80 Show Start (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    2.Chunga's Revenge (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    3.Keep It Greasy (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    4.Pick Me, I'm Clean (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    5.City of Tiny Lites (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    6.Pound for a Brown (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Cosmik Debris (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    2.You Didn't Try to Call Me (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    3.I Ain't Got No Heart (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    4.Love of My Life (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    5.You Are What You Is (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    6.Easy Meat (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    7.Mudd Club (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    8.The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    9.Joe's Garage (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    10.Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa

    Disc 3

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Dancin' Fool (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    2.Bobby Brown Goes Down (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    3.Ms. Pinky (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    4.Stick It Out (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    5.Nite Owl (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
    6.The Illinois Enema Bandit (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
    Frank Zappa
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