Zappa / Beefheart / Mothers - Bongo Fury (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1975)

Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart & The Mothers – Bongo Fury is the legendary 1975 collaboration between the two eccentrics, recorded live at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas, with a few studio recordings added. The record swings wildly between blues, jazz rock and avant-garde. Included are Debra Kadabra, Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy, Advance Romance and Muffin Man.

On offer is the 1975 German original pressing on DiscReet (DIS 59 209) with the original label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: DiscReet – DIS 59 209
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Avant-garde, Jazz Rock, Parody, Jazz, Rock – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: OIS – original label inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Debra Kadabra (3:54)
2. Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy (6:02)
3. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top (2:50)
4. Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead (3:06)
5. 200 Years Old (4:34)

Side B

1. Cucamonga (2:24)
2. Advance Romance (11:20)
3. Man With The Woman Head (1:29)
4. Muffin Man (5:37)

Personnel

Frank Zappa (Guitar, Vocals), Captain Beefheart (Harp, Vocals), George Duke (Keyboards, Vocals), Terry Bozzio (Drums), Chester Thompson (Drums), Tom Fowler (Bass).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1975 German original pressing on DiscReet, with the original inner sleeve.

Where was the album recorded?
Mostly live at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas, in May 1975, plus selected studio recordings.

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 Jazz Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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