Wednesday, February 4, 2026

BONGO FURY TURNS 50 !

Well, well, well, here it is... The Bongo Fury 50th Anniversary Edition is officially unleashed and available for pre-order.

In May 1975, long-time cohorts Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart joined forces once again. The outcome was Bongo Fury — an album built from live recordings at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas, as well as some studio sessions at The Record Plant in Los Angeles. It also happens to be the last album to carry the name “The Mothers,” which was officially retired in 1976.

The new 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition presents 5 CDs of material (roughly 80% unreleased), including the full album, studio outtakes, the two complete Armadillo concerts, and Blu-ray with Atmos, 5.1, and high-res stereo audio options. The set is rounded out with a booklet with unseen photos and liner notes by band member, Denny Walley, and Vaultmeister, Joe Travers.

Also available on 2LP, 1LP black vinyl, and a limited-edition 180g orange & black galaxy vinyl, complete with a lithograph of the band.

https://zappa.lnk.to/BongoFury50thEM!UMGUK57004-1300044


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