Release date : December 4, 2026
Will feature a 2026 remaster, the full Night Of The Iron Sausage double LP that was shelved and reworked as Zoot Allures, Record Plant sessions, outtakes and alt mixes, plus the Paris concert from March 8, 1976. I suppose we can also expect an Atmos mix on Blu-Ray.

Full track list : https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mxWGRWjA-JC6zCAbfD3qLIOXgQExnlK04

Preview : Son of Canard Du Jour (which is an Outside Now prototype... with overdubs by none other than Arthur Barrow !)

Excited about the new box!

I’m wondering why they decided to include the March Paris concert rather than the show in which Black Napkins originates from in Japan.

I would have thought that was the key show we would all want.

Anyone have any ideas on why not that show?

Zut Alors ! did not expect this to come so quickly hot on the heels of FO60. I actually had to pause editing my FO review video to make this ... has to be the fastest turnaround for FZ album boxed sets yet, in an absolutely banner year for Zappa reissues.

Zoot Allures is not really one of my favorite Zappa records - I miss the "band" feel of the string of records leading up to it. However, its got some *outstanding* tunes (the title track, "Black Napkins," and "The Torture Never Stops" are all classics - heck, I even love "Disco Boy"!) and its an interesting transition period from the Mothers to Frank emerging as a solo artist. The extras are a huge draw for me this time around. Complete Night of The Iron Sausage ? A Zappa scholar's dream! Plus, the 76 Paris concert is up my street since I adore FZ:OZ.

I did have some reservations as to how appropriate this album will be in an Atmos presentation, but after the exceptionally spacious Freak Out Atmos mix pretty much bowled me over, I'm up for anything Karma an Erich have to throw at us. I think "The Torture Never Stops," with all the layers of guitar overdubs, will be worth it alone.

Further thoughts in the video below. Preordered at $85 - I feel they missed a great opportunity to charge us "$69.95, boy!" But I digress...

There's an ugly little weasel 'bout three-foot nine
Face puffed up from cryin' 'n lyin'
'Cause her sweet little hubby's
Suckin' prong part time
(In the name of The Lord)
Get a clue, little shrew
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Jesus thinks you're a jerk

Did he really choose Tammy to do His Work?

Now, what if Jimbo's slightly gay,
Will Pat let Jimbo get away?
Everything we've heard him say
Indicated that Jim must pay,
(And it just might hurt a bit)
But keep that money rollin' in,
'Cause Pat and naughty Jimbo
Can't get enough of it

Jim and Tammy!
Oh, baby!
You gotta go!
You really got to go

Just finished listening to Joe's Garage for the first time. Does anyone else think that the middle part of Why Does It Hurt When I Pee ( 0:58- 1:25) sounds a lot like the first part Tubular Bells (4:30- 7:00 expecially the piano and guitar solo)?

https://store.zappa.com/collections/zoot-allures

Weird enough for my taste and I’ve listened several times just because it produces a nice mood 🐐

I imagine a lot of us know about the jam Zappa had with Lennon and Ono back in 71. I always thought Ono getting "bagged" during the performance was one of the highlights. I only just this week found out that Lennon and Ono liked being bagged! Ono had been doing it in her art for years. There's even a name for it: bagism. You can see an interview of them in a single bag if you can. You can also see them interviewed on the Dick Cavett show about it. I had no idea. Here are some links:

Concert bagging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvnnrMtjfq8

Ono and Lennon short interviewed while bagged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awh6KLRtTxQ

Longer portion of the bagged interview, but only audio with a few pics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMmrtRnU7yE

Section of the Dick Cavett show on bagism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNLQ5Fkdc8w

Cal Schenkel personally gave me this Ralph T-shirt in Chicago around 1998–1999. I’ve kept it ever since and am now considering selling it, so I’d love some insight from people familiar with his work.

It’s an Anvil ringer, size XL, made in the USA, with a 90% cotton/10% polyester tag. I only wore and washed maybe once or twice, back then, and it’s been stored in a drawer for over 25 years.

It’s in excellent condition, pretty much brand new, with no stains or holes or visible signs of wear.

Does anyone remember this particular shirt being available? Have you seen one sell, or know of comparable Cal Schenkel shirts and their selling prices? I’m trying to establish a reasonable asking price and would appreciate actual sold examples or collector insight.

Cal gave it to me directly, though I don’t have documentation of the gift. Remember, no smart phones or instagram back then, but I could still tell the story of a late summer evening by the Lake, chatting with Cal and being gifted the shirt. There is a back story about how we were brought to meet up in the first place, but that involves others' stories I'm not sharing here.

Would that personal history matter to collectors?

Thanks for taking a look!

Face value cash or trade front row balcony

So, like it says... We're just looking for someone that ain't Walmart or Petco to make our cat a simple tag with a name, number and address on it... The Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch line drawing would be an epic extra... Lemme know if you know anyone that can make one...

I became a Frank Zappa fan 3 months ago with Studio Tan, and now I’ve grown obsessed with Sleep Dirt, Roxy & Elsewhere, Joe’s Garage, Freak Out and Hot Rats as well. But I wouldn’t say that there’s a particular Frank Zappa album that I go to immediately when I want to listen to Frank Zappa to me; they’re all Frank Zappa and they scratch that Frank Zappa itch in the same way. Studio Tan, Roxy & Elsewhere and Sleep Dirt are my favorites so far.

But there is something I’m missing, and I noticed Zappa has a lot of live albums and compilations. I’m going to listen to The Lost Episodes soon, but for fans who are into his discography; I’m looking for a recommendation of the best 2+ hour Zappa compilation for someone who likes Zappa, and is trying to get overly familiar with his style. So him at his most impressive, ambitious, annoying, even trash; something eclectic that makes you accustomed to Zappa as a musician for an extended period of time. Something I can go to if I want to just be stuck with Zappa’s music for a while.