Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 - December 4, 1993) was an American composer, guitarist, singer and satirist. In his 35-year musical career, Zappa proved to be one of the most prolific musician-composers of his era, releasing over 75 albums during his lifetime, almost all of which consisted of original compositions. An obsessive recordist, later albums were often recorded live on portable 24 track tape machines. 'The Man From Utopia ', 'Broadway the Hard Way ' and 'Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch ' are all examples of this 'live' take on the studio album.
List of Frank Zappa albums
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Release Date (Y/M/D)
Title
Num. Tracks
Popularity / Genre
1999-04-27
Son Of Cheep Thrills Cover
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1998-09-15
Mystery Disc Cover
35
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1998-04-28
Cheap Thrills Cover
13
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1997-05-20
Strictly Genteel Cover
18
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1997-04-08
Have I Offended Someone? Cover
15
.
1997-02-17
Frank Zappa Cucamonga
14
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1997-01-01
Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
39
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1996-02-27
The Lost Episodes Cover
30
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1996-01-01
Lather (Explicit) Cover
30
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-08-22
Strictly Commercial: The Best Of Frank Zappa Cover
19
.
1995-05-16
You Can't Do That On Stage...V.6 Cover
37
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-16
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 2
20
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-16
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 1 Cover
28
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-16
You Can't Do That On Stage...V.3 (Explicit) Cover
25
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
The Yellow Shark
19
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
One Size Fits All Cover
9
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Orchestral Favorites Cover
5
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger Cover
7
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
You Are What You Is Cover
20
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Waka/Jawaka Cover
4
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Tinsel Town Rebellion Cover
15
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Freak Out!
15
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Absolutely Free
15
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Roxy & Elsewhere
10
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Uncle Meat
31
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
The Man From Utopia Cover
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
The Grand Wazoo Cover
5
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Studio Tan Cover
4
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Sleep Dirt Cover
7
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Sheik Yerbouti (Explicit) Cover
18
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch Cover
6
.
1995-05-02
Make A Jazz Noise Here Cover
25
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Francesco Zappa Cover
17
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers Of Prevention Cover
10
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Broadway The Hard Way (Explicit) Cover
17
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Chunga's Revenge Cover
10
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
Zoot Allures Cover
9
.
1995-05-02
Playground Psychotics
57
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-05-02
Them Or Us Cover
14
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-05-02
The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life Cover
28
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-28
Baby Snakes Cover
8
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-18
We're Only In It For The Money
19
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-18
Lumpy Gravy Cover
2
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-18
Over-Nite Sensation Cover
7
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-18
London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 1 & 2 Cover
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-04-18
Apostrophe (') Cover
9
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-04-03
Civilization Phaze III
41
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-01-01
Bongo Fury
9
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Ahead Of Their Time
20
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Zappa In New York Cover
15
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Thing-Fish Cover
22
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-01-01
Fillmore East, June 1971
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
9
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Cover
20
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Hot Rats Cover
6
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Jazz From Hell Cover
8
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
Does Humor Belong In Music? Cover
10
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1995-01-01
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 Cover
34
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1995-01-01
Joe's Garage, Acts I, II & III Cover
19
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1992-07-10
You Can't Do That On Stage...V.5-6
74
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1992-06-16
Beat The Boots #2
55
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-07-16
Unmitigated Audacity
13
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-07-16
Any Way The Wind Blows
20
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-06-04
Freaks & Motherfu*#@%!
10
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-06-04
Beat The Boots
89
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-06-04
As An Am
6
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-01-01
'Tis The Season To Be Jelly
11
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-01-01
The Ark
7
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-01-01
Piquantique
5
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1991-01-01
Saarbrucken 1979
16
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1988-05-02
Guitar Cover
32
.
1986-01-01
We're Only In It For The Money/Lumpy Gravy
21
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1986-01-01
Apostrophe'/Overnite Sensation
16
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1972-05-02
Just Another Band From L.A.
5
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
1968-05-02
Cruising With Ruben & The Jets
13
Classic Rock, Hard Rock
.
1983
London Symphony Orchestra
5
Classic Rock, Hard Rock