Frank Zappa - Broadway The Hard Way (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1989)

Frank Zappa – Broadway The Hard Way was recorded entirely live without overdubs on the 1988 world tour and released in 1989. Zappa and his big band with horn section take aim at Reagan-era politics and TV preachers, for example on Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk, Dickie's Such An Asshole and When The Lie's So Big.

On offer is the 1989 German original pressing on Zappa Records (ZAPPA 14) in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Zappa Records – ZAPPA 14
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Rock, Avant-garde, Arena Rock, Parody – more in Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Elvis Has Just Left The Building (2:24)
2. Planet Of The Baritone Women (2:48)
3. Any Kind Of Pain (5:42)
4. Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk (9:16)

Side B

1. Dickie's Such An Asshole (5:46)
2. When The Lie's So Big (3:38)
3. Rhymin' Man (3:50)
4. Promiscuous (2:02)
5. The Untouchables (2:26)

Personnel

Frank Zappa (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Ike Willis (Guitar, Vocals), Mike Keneally (Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals), Scott Thunes (Bass), Chad Wackerman (Drums), Bobby Martin (Keyboards, Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the shop details this is the 1989 German pressing on Zappa Records (ZAPPA 14) in a gatefold with insert.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Elvis Has Just Left The Building, Any Kind Of Pain and Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.