Tracklist Hide Credits
| Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 1-1 | Five-Five-Five | 2:31 |
| 1-2 | Hog Heaven | 2:44 |
| 1-3 | Shut Up 'N Play Your Guitar | 5:30 |
| 1-4 | While You Were Out | 5:53 |
| 1-5 | Treacherous Cretins | 5:26 |
| 1-6 | Heavy Duty Judy | 4:35 |
| 1-7 | Soup 'n Old Clothes | 7:40 |
| Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More | ||
| 1-8 | Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression | 3:52 |
| 1-9 | Gee, I Like Your Pants | 2:30 |
| 1-10 | CanarsieEngineer – Joe Chicarelli* |
5:55 |
| 1-11 | Ship AhoyBass – Roy EstradaKeyboards – Andre Lewis |
5:11 |
| 2-1 | The Deathless Horsie | 6:10 |
| 2-2 | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More | 6:42 |
| 2-3 | Pink NapkinsEngineer – Alan P.*Keyboards – Eddie Jobson |
4:32 |
| Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 2-4 | Beat It With Your Fist | 1:55 |
| 2-5 | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar | 8:17 |
| 2-6 | Pinocchio's Furniture | 2:02 |
| 2-7 | Why Johnny Can't Read | 4:30 |
| 2-8 | Stucco Homes | 9:09 |
| 2-9 | Canard Du JourBouzouki – F.Z.*Engineer – Kerry McNabbViolin [Baritone], Written-By – Jean-Luc Ponty |
9:55 |
Companies, etc.
- Remastered At – Gateway Mastering
- Licensed To – Universal Music Enterprises
- Licensed From – Zappa Family Trust
- Distributed By – Universal Music Enterprises
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Zappa Family Trust
- Pressed By – EDC, Germany
Credits
- Arranged By, Composed By, Conductor, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Bass – Arthur Barrow (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7), Patrick O'Hearn (tracks: 1-10, 2-3)
- Drums – Terry Bozzio (tracks: 1-11, 2-3), Vinnie Colaiuta (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-8)
- Engineer – George Douglas (tracks: 1-2, 1-7, 1-8, 2-4), Steve Nye (tracks: 1-4, 2-8), Tommy Fly (tracks: 1-6, 2-6)
- Engineer [Remix] – Bob Stone
- Keyboards – Bob Harris (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-4, 2-6), Peter Wolf (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7), Tommy Mars (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7)
- Layout – Michael Mesker
- Lead Guitar – F.Z.*
- Liner Notes – John Swenson
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Percussion – Ed Mann (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7)
- Photography By – John Livzey
- Product Manager [Production Manager] – Melanie Starks
- Rhythm Guitar – Denny Walley (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7), Ike Willis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7), Ray White (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-3, 2-4, 2-6), Steve Vai (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-4, 2-6), Warren Cucurullo* (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7, 2-8)
- Sitar [Electric] – Warren Cucurullo* (tracks: 1-5, 1-10)
- Transferred By [Analog Transfers] – Joe Travers
Notes
Source: Original 1981 Analog Master© ℗ 1981, 2012 Zappa Family Trust
12-page booklet with detailed information on tracks and liner notes by John Swenson of 'Guitar World' magazine, Nov. 1981, Vol. 2, Number 6.
Recording date / Recording location / Facility / Guitar used:
- Tracks 1-1, 1-5, 2-2 & 2-7: 2/17/79 / Odeon Hammersmith, London / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 1-2: 10/18/80 / Brady Theater, Tulsa / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Tracks 1-3 & 1-9: 2/18/79 : Odeon Hammersmith, London / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 1-4: unknown / Los Angeles, CA / UMRK / Acoustic Black Widow with EMG pick-ups direct into recording console
- Tracks 1-6 & 2-6: 12/5/80 / Berkeley Community Theater / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 1-7: 12/11/80 / Santa Monica Civic Auditorium / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 1-8: 17/10/80 / Dallas Civic Arena / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 1-10: 2/19/79 (basic track) / Odeon Hammersmith, London + Village Recorders (over-dubs) / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 1-11: unknown / Tokyo or Osaka (probably) / rented 4-track machine / Strat with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Tracks 2-1 & 2-5: 2/19/79 / Odeon Hammersmith, London / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 2-3: 2/17/77 / Odeon Hammersmith, London / Manor Mobile / Strat with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 2-4: 10/30/80 / The Palladium, NYC / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 2-8: unknown / Los Angeles, CA / N.A. / Acoustic Black Widow with EMG pick-ups direct into recording console
- Track 2-9: unknown / Paramount Studios, Los Angeles / N.A. / N.A.
Vaultmeisterment & Analog Transfers by Joe Travers, March 2012, UMRK, DSD Signal Path: Ampex ATR-102/Meitner Mark II A/D Converter via Sonoma Digital Workstation, courtesy Gus Skinas, Super Audio Center.
Digital Layout by Michael Mesker for Zappa Records.
This is official release #31/32/33
Made in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 824302386323
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): 08243 023 341-2 01 + 53115287
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, inner ring): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): 08243 023 342-2 01 * 53115289
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, inner ring): MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI LV27
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 0114
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI LV26
- Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 0139
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 66368 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xLP, Album, Ltd + Box) | CBS | CBS 66368 | Europe | 1981 |
| WTX 38289 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xCass, Album + Box) | Barking Pumpkin Records | WTX 38289 | US | 1981 |
| RCD 10028/29 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (2xCD, Album, RE) | Rykodisc | RCD 10028/29 | US | Unknown |
| RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (3xCD, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Rykodisc, Rykodisc | RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | US | 1995 |
| CSPS 1785 | Frank Zappa | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (LP, Album) | Barking Pumpkin Records | CSPS 1785 | Canada | 1981 |
Tracklist
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 1-1 | Five-Five-Five | 2:35 |
| 1-2 | Hog Heaven | 2:49 |
| 1-3 | Shut Up 'n Play Your Guitar | 5:38 |
| 1-4 | While You Were Out | 6:00 |
| 1-5 | Treacherous Cretins | 5:35 |
| 1-6 | Heavy Duty Judy | 4:42 |
| 1-7 | Soup 'n Old Clothes | 7:53 |
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More | ||
| 2-1 | Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression | 3:58 |
| 2-2 | Gee, I Like Your Pants | 2:35 |
| 2-3 | Canarsie | 6:05 |
| 2-4 | Ship Ahoy | 5:20 |
| 2-5 | The Deathless Horsie | 6:20 |
| 2-6 | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More | 6:53 |
| 2-7 | Pink Napkins | 4:38 |
| Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 3-1 | Beat It With Your Fist | 1:38 |
| 3-2 | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar | 8:30 |
| 3-3 | Pinocchio's Furniture | 2:05 |
| 3-4 | Why Johnny Can't Read | 4:15 |
| 3-5 | Stucco Homes | 9:08 |
| 3-6 | Canard Du Jour | 9:56 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
- Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust
- Licensed From – Rykodisc USA
- Manufactured By – Videoarts Music
Credits
- Liner Notes – 大山甲日*
- Liner Notes [翻訳] – 茂木健*
Notes
Comes in three seperate CD-sized papersleeve album replica includes:- promo obi Strip (red sticker paste over the Barcode)
- discs inner sleeve
- fold out insert of notes in japanese & english (size 234x234mm)
[OBI notes]
℗ 1981, 1995 Rykodisc. All rights
reserved. © 1986, 1995 The Zappa
Family Trust. Reproduced under license.
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of
applicable laws. Manufactured in Japan
by VIDEOARTS MUSIC, a division of
IMAGICA MEDIA, INC. under exclusive
license from Rykodisc USA.
FZ-approved master, 1993.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 1 & 3): IFPI L711
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI L715
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): VACK-1240-1 P01
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): VACK-1240-2 P01
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 3): VACK-1240-3 P01
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1 to 3, two times overlap): IFPI 1S34
- Other (Disc 1 to 3, Mould, Mirrored): S A M P L E
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 66368 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xLP, Album, Ltd + Box) | CBS | CBS 66368 | Europe | 1981 |
| WTX 38289 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xCass, Album + Box) | Barking Pumpkin Records | WTX 38289 | US | 1981 |
| RCD 10028/29 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (2xCD, Album, RE) | Rykodisc | RCD 10028/29 | US | Unknown |
| RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (3xCD, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Rykodisc, Rykodisc | RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | US | 1995 |
| CSPS 1785 | Frank Zappa | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (LP, Album) | Barking Pumpkin Records | CSPS 1785 | Canada | 1981 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 1-1 | Five-Five-Five | 2:31 |
| 1-2 | Hog Heaven | 2:44 |
| 1-3 | Shut Up 'n Play Your Guitar | 5:30 |
| 1-4 | While You Were Out | 5:53 |
| 1-5 | Treacherous Cretins | 5:26 |
| 1-6 | Heavy Duty Judy | 4:35 |
| 1-7 | Soup 'n Old Clothes | 7:40 |
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More | ||
| 1-8 | Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression | 3:52 |
| 1-9 | Gee, I Like Your Pants | 2:30 |
| 1-10 | CanarsieEngineer – Joe Chicarelli* |
5:55 |
| 1-11 | Ship AhoyBass – Roy EstradaKeyboards – Andre Lewis |
5:11 |
| 2-1 | The Deathless Horsie | 6:10 |
| 2-2 | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar Some More | 6:42 |
| 2-3 | Pink NapkinsEngineer – Alan P.*Keyboards – Eddie Jobson |
4:32 |
| Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 2-4 | Beat It With Your Fist | 1:55 |
| 2-5 | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar | 8:17 |
| 2-6 | Pinocchio's Furniture | 2:02 |
| 2-7 | Why Johnny Can't Read | 4:30 |
| 2-8 | Stucco Homes | 9:09 |
| 2-9 | Canard Du JourBouzouki – F.Z.*Engineer – Kerry McNabbViolin [Baritone], Written-By – Jean-Luc Ponty |
9:55 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust
- Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust
- Licensed To – Universal Music Enterprises
- Published By – Munchkin Music
- Distributed By – Universal Music Distribution
- Engineered At – UMRK
- Recorded At – Hammersmith Odeon
- Recorded At – The Palladium, NYC
- Recorded At – Berkeley Community Theatre
- Recorded At – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
- Recorded At – Brady Theater
- Recorded At – Dallas Civic Arena
- Recorded At – Paramount Studios
- Recorded At – UMRK
- Recorded By – UMRK Mobile
- Recorded By – Rolling Stones Mobile
- Recorded By – Manor Mobile
- Overdubbed At – The Village Recorder
Credits
- Arranged By, Composed By, Conductor, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Bass – Arthur Barrow (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7), Patrick O'Hearn (tracks: 1-10, 2-3)
- Drums – Terry Bozzio (tracks: 1-11, 2-3), Vinnie Colaiuta (tracks: 1-1 to 1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-8)
- Engineer – George Douglas (tracks: 1-2, 1-7, 1-8, 2-4), Steve Nye (tracks: 1-4, 2-8), Tommy Fly (tracks: 1-6, 2-6)
- Engineer [Remix] – Bob Stone
- Graphics – John Vince
- Keyboards – Bob Harris (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-4, 2-6), Peter Wolf (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7), Tommy Mars (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7)
- Layout – Michael Mesker
- Lead Guitar – F.Z.*
- Liner Notes – John Swenson
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
- Percussion – Ed Mann (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7)
- Photography By – John Livzey
- Product Manager [Production Manager] – Melanie Starks
- Rhythm Guitar – Denny Walley (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-9, 1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7), Ike Willis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-5 to 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 to 2-7), Ray White (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-3, 2-4, 2-6), Steve Vai (tracks: 1-2, 1-6 to 1-8, 2-4, 2-6), Warren Cucurullo* (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 1-9, 2-1, 2-2, 2-5, 2-7, 2-8)
- Sitar [Electric] – Warren Cucurullo* (tracks: 1-5, 1-10)
- Transferred By [Analog Transfers] – Joe Travers
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 8 24302 38632 3
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): DIDX 820060
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): DIDX 820061
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 66368 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xLP, Album, Ltd + Box) | CBS | CBS 66368 | Europe | 1981 |
| WTX 38289 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xCass, Album + Box) | Barking Pumpkin Records | WTX 38289 | US | 1981 |
| RCD 10028/29 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (2xCD, Album, RE) | Rykodisc | RCD 10028/29 | US | Unknown |
| RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (3xCD, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Rykodisc, Rykodisc | RCD 10533/34/35, D203404 | US | 1995 |
| CSPS 1785 | Frank Zappa | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (LP, Album) | Barking Pumpkin Records | CSPS 1785 | Canada | 1981 |
