# Frank Zappa — Official Artist Information Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Frank Zappa |
| **Type** | Solo Artist |
| **Genre** | Rock |
| **Origin** | United States |
| **Active Since** | No data available (see discography for release history) |
| **Members** | No data available (band/ensemble varies by era) |
| **Label** | Zappa Records / UME (Universal Music Group) |
| **Management** | Zappa Family Trust / Universal Music Group (permanent home as of 2022) |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available |
| **Notable Achievements** | Grammy nomination for Best Classical Compendium (200 Motels Suites); landmark albums including Hot Rats, Apostrophe, Over-Nite Sensation; pioneering hologram tour (Bizarre World of Frank Zappa, 2019); extensive vault archive maintained by Vaultmeister Joe Travers; inducted into broader rock canon with 100+ releases |
| **Official Website** | https://www.zappa.com |

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## 2. Tour Dates

No current tour date data available in source.

> **Note:** A tour page exists at https://www.zappa.com/tour — check there for the latest dates.

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## 3. Discography

### Official Discography / Releases Archive

| Title | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finer Moments | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/finer-moments/ | Official Discography |
| Understanding America | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/understanding-america/ | Official Discography |
| Mystery Disc | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/mystery-disc/ | Official Discography |
| Have I Offended Someone | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/have-i-offended-someone/ | Official Discography |
| L'ther | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/l-ther/ | Official Discography |
| Lost Episodes | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/lost-episodes/ | Official Discography |
| Yellow Shark | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/yellow-shark/ | Official Discography |
| Ahead of Their Time | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/ahead-their-time/ | Official Discography |
| Playground Psychotics | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/playground-psychotics/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6 | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-6/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-5/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-4/ | Official Discography |
| Make a Jazz Noise Here | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/make-jazz-noise-here/ | Official Discography |
| The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/best-band-you-never-heard-your-life/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3 | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-3/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2 (Helsinki Concert, Live in Helsinki, Finland 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-2-helsinki-concert-live-helsinki-finland-1974/ | Official Discography |
| Broadway the Hard Way | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/broadway-hard-way/ | Official Discography |
| You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1 | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/you-cant-do-stage-anymore-vol-1/ | Official Discography |
| Guitar | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/guitar/ | Official Discography |
| Jazz from Hell | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/jazz-hell/ | Official Discography |
| Does Humor Belong in Music? (Live) | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/does-humor-belong-music-live/ | Official Discography |
| Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/frank-zappa-meets-mothers-prevention/ | Official Discography |

### Release Categories

| Category | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Discography | https://www.zappa.com/release-category/official-discography/ |
| Beat the Boots | https://www.zappa.com/release-category/beat-the-boots/ |
| AAAFNRAA | https://www.zappa.com/release-category/aaafnraa/ |
| Full Releases Archive | https://www.zappa.com/releases-archive/ |

### Notable Recent / Announced Releases (from News Posts)

| Title | Notes | Announcement URL |
|---|---|---|
| Bongo Fury (50th Anniversary Edition) | Due March 20, via Zappa Records/UME; collaboration with Captain Beefheart | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-captain-beefhearts-raucous-road-forged-collaborative-1975-album-bongo-fury-returns-with-new-50th-anniversary-editions-due-march-20-via-zappa-records-ume/ |
| Halloween '78 (Super Deluxe Edition) | Released October 2025; box set | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-spooktacular-annual-holiday-tradition-lives-on-with-halloween-78-box-set-now-unmasked-in-a-devilishly-cool-new-super-deluxe-edition/ |
| One Size Fits All (50th Anniversary Edition) | Announced July 2025 | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-groundbreaking-1975-album-one-size-fits-all-gets-resized-re-upholstered-and-remastered-for-50th-anniversary/ |
| Cheaper Than Cheep | Unaired TV special filmed June 1974; released/streamed 2025 | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-and-the-mothers-of-inventions-unaired-television-special-filmed-in-june-1974-to-be-freed-from-the-vault-after-more-than-50-years/ |
| Apostrophe (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) | Released September 13, 2024, via Zappa Records/UME | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-landmark-1974-album-apostrophe-fully-celebrated-and-explored-with-new-50th-anniversary-super-deluxe-edition-due-september-13-via-zappa-records-ume/ |
| Whisky a Go Go 1968 | Vault release, 5LP; Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-the-mothers-of-invention-take-the-sunset-strip-by-storm-on-latest-vault-treasure-whisky-a-go-go-1968/ |
| Funky Nothingness | Rare recordings; believed planned as Hot Rats sequel | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-incredibly-rare-recordings-believed-to-have-been-planned-for-a-potential-sequel-to-his-iconic-hot-rats-album-have-been-unearthed-from-the-vault-and-compiled-as-new-collection/ |
| Over-Nite Sensation (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) | November 2023 | https://www.zappa.com/over-nite-sensation/ |
| Zappa '80: Mudd Club / Munich | Nightclub to Arena 1980 lineup; vault release | https://www.zappa.com/from-nightclub-to-arena-frank-zappas-short-lived-1980-lineup-showcased-on-latest-vault-treasure-zappa-80-mudd-club-munich/ |
| Zappa/Erie | Box set of Erie, PA shows | https://www.zappa.com/new-frank-zappa-boxed-set-zappaerie-collects-together-exciting-trio-shows-erie-pa-and/ |
| Waka/Wazoo | Box set released December 16 | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-famed-electric-orchestra-celebrated-with-waka-wazoo-box-set-available-december-16th/ |
| Zappa 75: Zagreb/Ljubljana | Available for pre-order/now | https://www.zappa.com/presenting-zappa-75-zagreb-ljubljana-pre-order-now/ |
| The Mothers 1971 (Fillmore East / Rainbow Theatre) | 8-CD package + vinyl | https://www.zappa.com/zappas-legendary-1971-fillmore-east-run-and-shocking-final-rainbow-theatre-gig-commemorated/ |
| 200 Motels (50th Anniversary Edition) | Available November 19; 6CD + vinyl | https://www.zappa.com/200-motels-50th-anniversary-edition-available-november-19-zappa-recordsume/ |
| Zappa '88: The Last U.S. Show | Frank Zappa's final American show; 2CD + LP box sets | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-final-american-show-be-released-first-time/ |
| Halloween '81 (Six-Disc Box Set) | Six-disc costume box set | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-epic-1981-halloween-concerts-immortalized-king-sized-six-disc-halloween-81-costume/ |
| Zappa Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | 5LP box set (smoke/black) + 3CD + 2LP | https://www.zappa.com/zappa-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-available-today-zappa-recordsume/ |
| Halloween '73 | Live at Auditorium Theater, Chicago | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-halloween-shows-recorded-live-1973-auditorium-theater-chicago-be-released-first/ |
| Hot Rats Sessions (50th Anniversary) | Six-disc set | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-legendary-1969-album-hot-rats-celebrated-massive-50th-anniversary-six-disc/ |
| Orchestral Favorites (40th Anniversary) | Audiophile quality; CD + vinyl | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-orchestral-favorites-be-presented-audiophile-quality-first-time-specialty/ |
| Zappa in New York (40th Anniversary) | Multiple vinyl/CD configurations | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-beloved-live-double-album-zappa-new-york-celebrated-suite-40th-anniversary/ |
| Roxy (Seven-CD Boxed Set) | 1973 Roxy performances | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-legendary-1973-roxy-performances-captured-definitive-seven-cd-boxed-set/ |
| Halloween '77 (Box Set) | 40th anniversary; October 20 | https://www.zappa.com/halloween-77-box-set-celebrates-historic-concert-runs-40th-anniversary-october-20/ |
| The Mothers 1970 | Box set | https://www.zappa.com/mothers-1970/ |
| Chunga's Revenge (Vinyl Reissue) | First time on vinyl in three decades | https://www.zappa.com/chungas-revenge-returns-vinyl-first-time-three-decades/ |
| Burnt Weeny Sandwich (Vinyl Reissue) | Classic album back on vinyl | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappas-classic-burnt-weeny-sandwich-back-menu/ |
| Absolutely Free (50th Anniversary Expanded 2LP) | Coming September 29 | https://www.zappa.com/absolutely-free-50th-anniversary-expanded-2lp-edition-coming-september-29/ |
| Hot Rats (180g Audiophile Vinyl) | | https://www.zappa.com/hot-rats-180g-audiophile-vinyl-0/ |
| Meat Light / Chicago '78 / Little Dots | Out now | https://www.zappa.com/meat-light-chicago-78-and-little-dots-out-now/ |
| Lumpy Gravy (Primordial Vinyl Pressing) | Record Store Day Black Friday 2017 | https://www.zappa.com/lumpy-gravy-primordial-vinyl-pressing-record-store-day-black-friday-2017/ |
| The Guitar World According to Frank Zappa | Record Store Day 2019 | https://www.zappa.com/guitar-world-according-frank-zappa-record-store-day-2019/ |
| Trout Mask Replica | Coming to Third Man Records | https://www.zappa.com/trout-mask-replica-coming-soon-third-man-records/ |
| Five Monumental Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention Albums (Vinyl Reissues) | Five albums on vinyl | https://www.zappa.com/five-monumental-frank-zappa-mothers-invention-albums-be-reissued-vinyl/ |
| Road Tapes, Venue 3 | | https://www.zappa.com/road-tapes-venue-3/ |
| Zappatite: Frank Zappa's Tastiest Tracks | Compilation | https://www.zappa.com/zappatite-frank-zappas-tastiest-tracks/ |
| Crux of the Biscuit | | https://www.zappa.com/crux-biscuit/ |
| Rare Frank Zappa Recordings (Physical + Streaming) | 2017 reissues | https://www.zappa.com/rare-frank-zappa-recordings-set-physical-release-and-streaming/ |
| The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention, Vol. 1 | | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-59-the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-vol-1/ |
| The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention, Vol. 2 | | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-60-the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-vol-2/ |
| The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention, Vol. 3 | | https://www.zappa.com/the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-vol-3/ |

### Books / Print

| Title | URL |
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| Frank Zappa Songbook, Vol. 1 | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-songbook-vol-1/ |
| The Frank Zappa Guitar Book | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-guitar-book/ |
| Them or Us (Book) | https://www.zappa.com/them-or-us/ |
| The Real Frank Zappa Book | https://www.zappa.com/real-frank-zappa-book/ |
| Frank Zappa: Hot Rats (Transcription Book) | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-hot-rats/ |
| Frank Zappa: Apostrophe (Transcription Book) | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-apostrophe/ |
| Frank Zappa: Over-Nite Sensation (Transcription Book) | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-over-nite-sensation/ |
| Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention: One Size Fits All (Songbook) | https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-and-mothers-invention-one-size-fits-all-songbook/ |
| Zappa Audio Book | https://www.zappa.com/zappa-audio-book/ |

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## 4. Music Videos

### Official Videos

| Title | URL |
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| We Don't Mess Around (1978) | https://www.zappa.com/video/we-dont-mess-around-1978/ |
| Interview (1984) | https://www.zappa.com/video/interview-1984/ |
| Interview – Monday Conference, Australia (1973) | https://www.zappa.com/video/interview-monday-conference-australia-1973/ |
| Roxy – The Movie (Trailer) | https://www.zappa.com/video/roxy-movie-trailer/ |
| Peefeeyatko Film (Henning Lohner) | https://www.zappa.com/video/peefeeyatko-film-henning-lohner/ |
| Over-Nite Sensation Series, Ep. 1 – A Conversation with Joe Travers & Michael Mesker | https://www.zappa.com/video/over-nite-sensation-series-ep-1-a-conversation-with-joe-travers-michael-mesker/ |
| Happy Halloween '77 | https://www.zappa.com/video/happy-halloween-77/ |
| Whisky a Go Go Series, Episode 1 – That One Night in 1968 | https://www.zappa.com/video/whisky-a-go-go-series-episode-1-that-one-night-in-1968/ |
| Whisky a Go Go Series, Episode 2 – The Vault Film | https://www.zappa.com/video/whisky-a-go-go-series-episode-2-the-vault-film/ |
| Whisky a Go Go Series, Episode 3 – Freaks and Fashion of 1968 | https://www.zappa.com/video/whisky-a-go-go-series-episode-3-freaks-and-fashion-of-1968/ |
| Whisky a Go Go Series, Episode 4 – Their First Show at the Whisky | https://www.zappa.com/video/whisky-a-go-go-series-episode-4-their-first-show-at-the-whisky/ |
| Live at Whisky a Go Go, 1968 – Vault Footage | https://www.zappa.com/video/live-at-whisky-a-go-go-1968-vault-footage/ |
| The ZappaCast Presents: The Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Celebration | https://www.zappa.com/video/the-zappacast-presents-the-over-nite-sensation-50th-anniversary-celebration/ |
| Over-Nite Sensation Series, Episode 2 – Art Direction | https://www.zappa.com/video/over-nite-sensation-series-episode-2-art-direction/ |
| Apostrophe 50th Anniversary Series, Episode 1 – Inside the Vault | https://www.zappa.com/video/apostrophe-50th-anniversary-series-episode-1-inside-the-vault/ |
| Apostrophe 50th Anniversary Series, Episode 2 – A Chat with Ahmet Zappa | https://www.zappa.com/video/apostrophe-50th-anniversary-series-episode-2-a-chat-with-ahmet-zappa/ |
| Apostrophe 50th Anniversary Series, Episode 2 – A Chat with Ahmet Zappa, Part 2 | https://www.zappa.com/video/apostrophe-50th-anniversary-series-episode-2-a-chat-with-ahmet-zappa-part-2/ |
| Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (Official Visualizer) | https://www.zappa.com/video/dont-eat-the-yellow-snow-official-visualizer/ |
| Cosmik Debris (Official Visualizer) | https://www.zappa.com/video/cosmik-debris-official-visualizer/ |
| Cheaper Than Cheep – Concert Film Trailer | https://www.zappa.com/video/cheaper-than-cheep-concert-film-trailer/ |
| Cheaper Than Cheep Series, Episode 1 – The History with Joe Travers | https://www.zappa.com/video/cheaper-than-cheep-series-episode-1-the-history-with-joe-travers/ |
| Cheaper Than Cheep Series, Episode 2 – Unboxing the Super Deluxe with Joe Travers | https://www.zappa.com/video/cheaper-than-cheep-series-episode-2-unboxing-the-super-deluxe-with-joe-travers/ |
| Frank Zappa – RDNZL (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-rdnzl-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – Penguin in Bondage (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-penguin-in-bondage-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – Inca Roads (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-inca-roads-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – Apostrophe (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-apostrophe-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – I'm Not Satisfied (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-im-not-satisfied-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – Village of the Sun (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-village-of-the-sun-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Frank Zappa – Wowie Zowie (Live, June 21, 1974) | https://www.zappa.com/video/frank-zappa-wowie-zowie-live-june-21-1974/ |
| Inside Zappa Halloween – Joe Travers Deep Dive into the Box Sets | https://www.zappa.com/video/inside-zappa-halloween-joe-travers-deep-dive-into-the-box-sets/ |
| Video Archive (All Videos) | https://www.zappa.com/video/ |

### Movies / Films

| Title | URL | Cover Image |
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| 200 Motels | https://www.zappa.com/movie/200-motels/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_200-motels-posters.jpg |
| The Dub Room Special | https://www.zappa.com/movie/the-dub-room-special/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_DubRoomDVDCover.jpg |
| Roxy – The Movie | https://www.zappa.com/movie/roxy-the-movie/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_Roxy_EU_BD.jpg |
| The Torture Never Stops | https://www.zappa.com/movie/the-torture-never-stops/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2022/10/TTNS_Cover-compressed.jpg |
| Frank Zappa: Apostrophe / Over-Nite Sensation | https://www.zappa.com/movie/frank-zappa-apostrophe-over-nite-sensation/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2022/10/apostrophe-compressed.jpg |
| The Amazing Mr. Bickford | https://www.zappa.com/movie/the-amazing-mr-bickford/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_AmazingMrBickford_1000.jpg |
| The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels | https://www.zappa.com/movie/the-true-story-of-frank-zappas-200-motels/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_TrueStory200Motels_1000.jpg |
| Uncle Meat | https://www.zappa.com/movie/uncle-meat/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_UncleMeatVHS_1000.jpg |
| Video from Hell | https://www.zappa.com/movie/video-from-hell/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_VideoFromHell_1000.jpg |
| Does Humor Belong in Music? | https://www.zappa.com/movie/does-humor-belong-in-music/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2022/10/zapa-movie4-compressed.jpg |
| Baby Snakes | https://www.zappa.com/movie/baby-snakes/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2022/10/Baby-Snakes-DVD-compressed.jpg |
| A Token of His Extreme | https://www.zappa.com/movie/a-token-of-his-extreme/ | https://www.zappa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2031/2016/10/release_201606_ATOHE-DVD.jpg |
| Movies Index | https://www.zappa.com/movie/ | — |

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Store (all items) | No data available | https://www.zappa.com/store/ |
| Duck Foot Brewing x Frank Zappa "Why Does It Hurt When IPA" | No data available | https://www.zappa.com/duck-foot-brewing-x-frank-zappa-why-does-it-hurt-when-ipa/ |
| LUNO x Frank Zappa Estate Limited Edition Record Console | No data available | https://www.zappa.com/luno-collaborates-frank-zappa-estate-limited-edition-record-console/ |

> Individual item pricing not available in source data. Visit https://www.zappa.com/store/ for current merchandise listings.

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.zappa.com |
| Music Page | https://www.zappa.com/music/ |
| Videos Page | https://www.zappa.com/videos/ |
| Newsletter | https://www.zappa.com/newsletter/ |

> **Note:** No direct social media handles (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube channel URL, SoundCloud) were present in the source data. Check https://www.zappa.com for links to all platforms.

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| **Newsletter Signup** | https://www.zappa.com/newsletter/ |
| **Fan Submission / Fan Art** | https://www.zappa.com/tag/fan-submission/ and https://www.zappa.com/tag/fan-art/ |
| **Zappa Stories & Memories** | https://www.zappa.com/tag/zappa-stories/ — https://www.zappa.com/tag/zappa-memories/ |
| **Fan Story Submission Post** | https://www.zappa.com/we-want-to-immortalize-your-stories-and-memories/ ("We Want to Immortalize Your Stories and Memories") |
| **Zappa Artwork Tags** | https://www.zappa.com/tag/zappa-artwork/ — https://www.zappa.com/tag/zappa-art/ |
| **ZappaCast (Official Podcast)** | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast/ |
| **Patreon** | No data available |
| **Laylo** | No data available |

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## 8. ZappaCast — Full Episode List

| Episode | Title | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Premiere | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-1-premiere/ |
| Episode 2, Part 1 | Part One | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-2-part-one/ |
| Episode 2, Part 2 | Part Two | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-2-part-two/ |
| Episode 3 | — | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-3/ |
| Episode 4, Part 1 | Part One | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-4-part-one/ |
| Episode 4, Part 2 | Part Two | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-4-part-two/ |
| Episode 4, Part 3 | Part Three | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-4-part-three/ |
| Episode 5 | — | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-5/ |
| Episode 6 | Dweezilcast | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-6-dweezilcast/ |
| Episode 7 | Dweezilcast 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-7-dweezilcast-2/ |
| Episode 8 | Mothers '67 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-8-mothers-67/ |
| Episode 9 | Roxy & Elsewhere | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-9-roxy-elsewhere/ |
| Episode 10 | One Size Fits All | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-10-one-size-fits-all/ |
| Episode 11 | Bongo Fury | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-11-bongo-fury/ |
| Episode 12 | We Play Your Requests | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-12-we-play-your-requests/ |
| Episode 13 | Nigeycast | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-13-nigeycast/ |
| Episode 14 | Dukeycast | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-14-dukeycast/ |
| Episode 15 | Zappadan 2013 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-15-zappadan-2013/ |
| Episode 16 | 200 Motels 2013 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-16-200-motels-2013/ |
| Episode 17 | Scott Thunes Extravaganza | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-17-scott-thunes-extravaganza/ |
| Episode 18 | Catching Pauline Butcher Bird | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-18-catching-pauline-butcher-bird/ |
| Episode 19 | More Pauline Butcher Bird | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-19-more-pauline-butcher-bird/ |
| Episode 20 | Tribute to Ray Collins | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-20-tribute-ray-collins/ |
| Episode 21 | Zappadan 2014 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-21-zappadan-2014/ |
| Episode 22 | Tom Fowler Speaketh | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-22-tom-fowler-speaketh/ |
| Episode 23 | In Memoriam: Walt Quadrato | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-23-memoriam-walt-quadrato/ |
| Episode 24 | Chat with Bob Zappa, Part 1 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-24-chat-bob-zappa-part-1/ |
| Episode 25 | Chat with Bob Zappa, Part 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-25-chat-bob-zappa-part-2/ |
| Episode 26 | Zaftig Special | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-26-zaftig-special/ |
| Episode 27 | Farewell, Gail Zappa | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-27-farewell-gail-zappa/ |
| Episode 28 | Alex Winter Extravaganza | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-28-alex-winter-extravaganza/ |
| Episode 29 | Lost Episode — Meet Matthew Galaher | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-29-lost-episode-meet-matthew-galaher/ |
| Episode 30 | Halloween Chat with Vaultmeister | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-30-halloween-chat-vaultmeister/ |
| Episode 31 | Your Zappadan and Christmas Present — Mike Keneally | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-31-your-zappadan-and-christmas-present-mike-keneally/ |
| Episode 32 | Freak Out! 51 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-32-freak-out-51/ |
| Episode 33 | Happy 50th, Absolutely Free | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-33-happy-50th-absolutely-free/ |
| Episode 34 | Halloween Treat — Thomas Nordegg | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-34-halloween-treat-thomas-nordegg/ |
| Episode 35 | Ladies and Gentlemen… Ahmet Zappa | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-35-ladies-and-gentlemen-ahmet-zappa/ |
| Episode 37 | More Fun with Ahmet | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-37-more-fun-ahmet/ |
| Episode 38 | Zappa and the Blues | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-38-zappa-and-blues/ |
| Episode 39 | Lumpy Gravy and We're Only in It for the Money 50 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-39-lumpy-gravy-and-were-only-it-money-50/ |
| Episode 40 | Zappa in New York Deluxe, Hologram Tour, and More — Joe Travers | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-40-zappa-new-york-deluxe-hologram-tour-and-more-joe-travers/ |
| Episode 41 | Halloween '73 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-41-halloween-73/ |
| Episode 42 | Hot Rats Sessions | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-42-hot-rats-sessions/ |
| Episode 43 | Mick Ekers Talks Zappa Gear | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-43-mick-ekers-talks-zappa-gear/ |
| Episode 43 (Part 2) | Mick Ekers Talks Zappa Gear, Part 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-43-mick-ekers-talks-zappa-gear-part-2/ |
| Episode 45 | Do Politics Belong in Music? | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-45-do-politics-belong-music/ |
| Episode 47 | Directly from Alex Winter's Heart to You | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-47-directly-alex-winters-heart-you/ |
| Episode 49 | Robert Martin — Philadelphia | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-49-robert-martin-philadelphia/ |
| Episode 50 | Long Beach, Long Island — Chad Wackerman Speaks | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-50-long-beach-long-island-chad-wackerman-speaks/ |
| Episode 51 | 200 Motels 50th Anniversary Celebration | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-51-200-motels-50th-anniversary-celebration/ |
| Episode 52 | All Different Kinds of Love — Pamela Des Barres | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-52-all-different-kinds-love-pamela-des-barres/ |
| Episode 53 | Mothers 1971: Fillmore, Rainbow & More | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-53-mothers-1971-fillmore-rainbow-more/ |
| Episode 54 | Joe's Homage — An Erie Box Companion | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-54-joes-homage-an-erie-box-companion/ |
| Episode 55 | Take It Away, Jim Pons | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-55-take-it-away-jim-pons/ |
| Episode 56 | Frank's Yugoslavian Extravaganza | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-56-franks-yugoslavian-extravaganza/ |
| Episode 57 | The Grandest Wazoo — Waka/Jawaka Too | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-57-the-grandest-wazoo-waka-jawaka-too/ |
| Episode 58 | From FZ to Surf City with David Logeman | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-58-from-fz-to-surf-city-with-david-logeman/ |
| Episode 59 | The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention, Vol. 1 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-59-the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-vol-1/ |
| Episode 60 | The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention, Vol. 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-60-the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-vol-2/ |
| Episode 62 | The History and Collected Improvisations of the Mothers of Invention — Epilogue | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-62-the-history-and-collected-improvisations-of-the-mothers-of-invention-epilogue/ |
| Funky Nothingness Deep Dish, Episode 1 | — | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-funky-nothingness-deep-dish-episode-1/ |
| Episode 64 | Funky Nothingness Deep Dish, Episode 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-episode-64-funky-nothingness-deep-dish-episode-2/ |
| Episode 66 (Deep Dish 1) | Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe — Deep Dish Episode 1 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-66-over-nite-sensation-50th-anniversary-super-deluxe-edition-deep-dish-episode-1/ |
| Episode 66 (Deep Dish 2) | Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe — Deep Dish Episode 2 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-66-over-nite-sensation-50th-anniversary-super-deluxe-edition-deep-dish-episode-2/ |
| Episode 67 | Ladies and Gentlemen… Arthur Dyer Tripp III | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-67-ladies-and-gentlemen-arthur-dyer-tripp-iii/ |
| Episode 68 | Whisky a Go Go — Inevitable Deep Dish Spectacular | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-68-whisky-a-go-go-inevitable-deep-dish-spectacular/ |
| Episode 69 | Happy 50th, Apostrophe! — A Deep Dish Special | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-69-happy-50th-apostrophe-a-deep-dish-special/ |
| Episode 70 | Into the Zappaverse with Miss Abigail DeVoe | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-70-into-the-zappaverse-with-miss-abigail-devoe/ |
| Episode 71 | Uncovering Cheaper Than Cheep | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-71-uncovering-cheaper-than-cheep/ |
| Episode 72 | The Impossible Concert | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-72-the-impossible-concert/ |
| Episode 73 | One Size Fits All — The 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-73-one-size-fits-all-the-50th-anniversary-super-deluxe/ |
| Episode 74 | Behind the Scenes: Halloween '78 | https://www.zappa.com/zappacast-74-behind-the-scenes-halloween-78/ |

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## 9. FAQ

**What is the most recent major release from Frank Zappa's catalog?**
As of the source data, the most recently announced release is the *Bongo Fury* 50th Anniversary Edition (with Captain Beefheart), due March 20 via Zappa Records/UME. Details at: https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-captain-beefhearts-raucous-road-forged-collaborative-1975-album-bongo-fury-returns-with-new-50th-anniversary-editions-due-march-20-via-zappa-records-ume/

**What is Cheaper Than Cheep?**
*Cheaper Than Cheep* is Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention's unaired television special filmed in June 1974, released from the vault after more than 50 years. It was streamed free on YouTube for 72 hours beginning June 27, 2025. More info: https://www.zappa.com/frank-zappa-and-the-mothers-of-inventions-unaired-television-special-cheaper-than-cheep-filmed-in-june-1974-streaming-for-free-on-youtube-for-72-hoursbeginning-today/

**Where can I buy Frank Zappa merchandise?**
The official store is located at https://www.zappa.com/store/

**What is the ZappaCast and how do I listen?**
The ZappaCast is the official Frank Zappa podcast. It currently has 74 numbered episodes covering vault releases, interviews, and deep dives into Zappa's catalog. Listen and subscribe at https://www.zappa.com/zappacast/

**Who manages Frank Zappa's estate and catalog?**
Universal Music Group became the permanent home of the Frank Zappa estate's catalog. The Zappa vault is maintained by Vaultmeister Joe Travers. Source: https://www.zappa.com/universal-music-group-becomes-permanent-home-frank-zappa-estate/

**How can I submit fan art or memories?**
The official site accepts fan submissions at https://www.zappa.com/we-want-to-immortalize-your-stories-and-memories/ and through the tags https://www.zappa.com/tag/fan-submission/ and https://www.zappa.com/tag/fan-art/

**Are there Frank Zappa movies available?**
Yes. Frank Zappa's official film catalog includes: *200 Motels*, *The Dub Room Special*, *Roxy – The Movie*, *The Torture Never Stops*, *Baby Snakes*, *Uncle Meat*, *Video from Hell*, *Does Humor Belong in Music?*, *The Amazing Mr. Bickford*, *A Token of His Extreme*, *The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels*, and *Frank Zappa: Apostrophe / Over-Nite Sensation*. Browse all at https://www.zappa.com/movie/

**How do I sign up for the Frank Zappa newsletter?**
Sign up at https://www.zappa.com/newsletter/

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