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Pre sell for approximate release date of 10-24-25Frank Zappa : Halloween ’78 (Limited Blood Spatter Vinyl Reissue)It a well-known fact that in Zappa history, Halloween was not only FZ favorite holiday, but also a concert tradition in New York City. Every year, Zappa would play a run of shows over multiple nights during the Halloween holiday. The annual event grew in popularity over the years, culminating in a huge film event in 1977 (See Baby Snakes – The Movie) with its peak happening in 1978. Frank interaction with his New York audience is stuff of legend and the shows during 1978 reached a fever-pitch.This is the BIG ONE Zappa said as he addressed the crowd in his opening monologue. And it was, for even though the tradition continued as the touring years went on, after 1978 the pace changed. There were no Halloween shows in 1979, and during 1980 FZ unfortunately got sick and couldnt get through the scheduled shows, causing cancellations. By 1981, although two shows were videotaped with a live
oadcast on the then newly established MTV, the attitude and approach seemed to have a different feel, with more of a constructed atmosphere and less audience participation. 1978 Halloween spectacle seemed to be the peak of an era.This 180g 2LP Candy Corn vinyl set of concert highlights comes with pop-out paper mask, gatefold packaging, and booklet showcasing rare photos by Lynn Goldsmith and bespoke artwork.TRACKLIST:LP1 Side One1. 10-31-78 Show Start2. Ancient Armaments3. Happy Halloween Everybody!4. Dancin Fool5. Easy MeatLP1 Side Two6. Conehead7. Suicide ChumpLP2 Side One8. Dont Eat The Yellow Snow9. Nanook Rubs It10. St. Alfonzo Pancake Breakfast11. Father OBlivion12. Rollo13. Camarillo Brillo14. Muffin ManLP2 Side Two15. Black Napkins / The Deathless Horsie