Frank Zappa - Chunga's Revenge (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1970)

Frank Zappa – Chunga's Revenge was released in 1970 on Bizarre / Reprise and marks the transition from the Mothers Of Invention to Zappa's early-70s line-up – with The Phlorescent Leech & Eddie, Ian Underwood, George Duke and Aynsley Dunbar. The album combines heavy guitar instrumentals such as “Transylvania Boogie” and the title track with doo-wop parodies and the live-recorded “The Nancy & Mary Music”. On offer is the German original pressing from 1970 in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Reprise Records – RS 2030
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1970
• Genre: Rock, Experimental, Parody, Doo Wop (Rock, Jazz Rock)

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Transylvania Boogie
2. Road Ladies
3. Twenty Small Cigars
4. The Nancy & Mary Music (Parts 1–3)

Side B

1. Tell Me You Love Me
2. Would You Go All The Way?
3. Chunga's Revenge
4. The Clap
5. Rudy Wants To Buy Yez A Drink
6. Sharleena

Personnel

Frank Zappa (guitar, vocals), Ian Underwood (organ, piano, saxophone), George Duke (organ, electric piano, trombone), Aynsley Dunbar (drums), John Guerin (drums on “Twenty Small Cigars”), Max Bennett and Jeff Simmons (bass), Sugar Cane Harris (organ on “Chunga's Revenge”), The Phlorescent Leech & Eddie (vocals). Cover illustration: Cal Schenkel. Produced by Frank Zappa.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is a German pressing from the year of release, 1970, in a gatefold sleeve. You can check label and matrix on the scans.

Where was “The Nancy & Mary Music” recorded?
The piece was recorded live at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis; the rest of the album was recorded in studios in Los Angeles and London.

What does Media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. More at Vinyl Grading.

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