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Release Date Friday 27th June 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
SUPER DELUXE 3LP, 2CD, 1BR
SDE W/ BLACK VINYL
Cheaper Than Cheep – 1974 Unreleased Made-For-TV Concert Movie Recorded at The Mothers’ Private Rehearsal Hall in Dolby ATMOS + Soundtrack
Back in the early ‘70s, television was an integral tool for exposure of musical artists into the home. Completely decked out with his touring light show and stage setup in The Mothers’ private rehearsal hall, Frank Zappa attempted to commit to videotape material for his own TV production, ultimately with the intention to shop to major networks. Unfortunately, there were technical issues that ultimately contributed to the footage being shelved and stored in the Vault.
50 years later, with the advancements in post-production editorial tools, we present Cheaper Than Cheep. This never-before-heard-or-
Official Zappa release #130 comes in a special, limited edition Super Deluxe featuring the remastered concert video with brand new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and stereo mixes on a Blu-ray, the stereo soundtrack on 2-CDs and 3-LPs on 180-gram black vinyl, an extensive booklet with rare, unseen images and liner notes from Ruth Underwood and Joe Travers – all housed in a telescoping slipcase.
SDE W/ BLACK VINYL
In 1974, Zappa recorded a TV concert movie in his private rehearsal hall, but there were tech issues that caused the video to be shelved in the Vault for 50 years.
Now with advanced post-production, we present Cheaper Than Cheep. This 2-hour concert reveals the newly restored original vault audio & videotape masters.
Limited Edition Super Deluxe features the concert video with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround & stereo mixes on Blu-ray, soundtrack on 2-CDs & 3LPs on 180-gram vinyl, & extensive booklet.
TRACK LIST:
Disc 1:
1. “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Band Introductions
4. RDNZL
5. Village Of The Sun
6. Montana
7. Duke Goes Out
8. Inca Roads
9. “Get Down Simmons”
10. Penguin In Bondage
11. T’Mershi Duween
12. The Dog Breath Variations
13. Uncle Meat
Disc 2:
1. How Could I Be Such A Fool
2. I’m Not Satisfied
3. Wowie Zowie
4. I Don’t Even Care
5. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
6. Dupree’s Paradise Introduction
7. Dupree’s Paradise
8. Oh No
9. Son Of Orange County
10. More Trouble Every Day
11. Apostrophe’
12. Camarillo Brillo 5:53
Disc 3: Blu-ray
Picture: 4:3 Pillar-box 1080p 29.97fps
Audio: Dolby Atmos (48k24b) / Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (96k24b) / PCM Stereo (96k24b)
Region: All
1. Intro / Cheepnis - Percussion / “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Band Introductions
4. RDNZL
5. Village Of The Sun
6. Montana
7. Duke Goes Out
8. A Visit To The Art Studio
9. Inca Roads
10. “Get Down Simmons”
11. Penguin In Bondage
12. T’Mershi Duween
13. The Dog Breath Variations
14. Uncle Meat
15. How Could I Be Such A Fool
16. I’m Not Satisfied
17. Wowie Zowie
18. I Don’t Even Care
19. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
20. Dupree’s Paradise Introduction
21. Dupree’s Paradise
22. Oh No
23. Son Of Orange County
24. More Trouble Every Day
25. Apostrophe’
26. Camarillo Brillo
Bonus
1. Time Is Money (excerpt)
2. Echidna’s Arf (Of You) – Incomplete
3. Art Studio Outtakes
4. The Amazing Mr. Bickford (excerpt)
LP01
Side One:
1. “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Inca Roads
Side Two:
1. RDNZL
2. Village Of The Sun
3. Montana
4. Duke Goes Out
LP02
Side Three:
1. “Get Down Simmons”
2. Penguin In Bondage
3. T’Mershi Duween
4. The Dog Breath Variations
5. Uncle Meat
Side Four:
1. How Could I Be Such A Fool
2. I’m Not Satisfied
3. Wowie Zowie
4. I Don’t Even Care
5. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
LP03
Side Five:
1. Oh No
2. Son Of Orange County
3. More Trouble Every Day
Side Six:
1. Dupree’s Paradise
2. Apostrophe’
3. Camarillo Brillo
CHEAPER THAN CHEEP 3LP
Cheaper Than Cheep – 1974 Unreleased Made-For-TV Concert Movie Recorded at The Mothers’ Private Rehearsal Hall in Dolby ATMOS + Soundtrack
Back in the early ‘70s, television was an integral tool for exposure of musical artists into the home. Completely decked out with his touring light show and stage setup in The Mothers’ private rehearsal hall, Frank Zappa attempted to commit to videotape material for his own TV production, ultimately with the intention to shop to major networks. Unfortunately, there were technical issues that ultimately contributed to the footage being shelved and stored in the Vault.
50 years later, with the advancements in post-production editorial tools, we present Cheaper Than Cheep. This never-before-heard-or-
Official Zappa release #130’s stand-alone soundtrack configuration comes as 3-LPs on 180-gram black vinyl accompanied by an extensive booklet with rare, unseen images and liner notes from Ruth Underwood and Joe Travers.
In 1974, Zappa recorded a TV concert movie in his private rehearsal hall, but there were tech issues that caused the video to be shelved in the Vault for 50 years.
Now with advanced post-production, we present Cheaper Than Cheep revealing the newly restored original vault audio masters.
This stand-alone soundtrack configuration comes as 3-LP 180-gram black vinyl accompanied by an extensive booklet with rare, unseen images and liner notes from Ruth Underwood and Joe Travers.
TRACK LIST:
LP01
Side One:
1. “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Inca Roads
Side Two:
1. RDNZL
2. Village Of The Sun
3. Montana
4. Duke Goes Out
LP02
Side Three:
1. “Get Down Simmons”
2. Penguin In Bondage
3. T’Mershi Duween
4. The Dog Breath Variations
5. Uncle Meat
Side Four:
1. How Could I Be Such A Fool
2. I’m Not Satisfied
3. Wowie Zowie
4. I Don’t Even Care
5. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
LP03
Side Five:
1. Oh No
2. Son Of Orange County
3. More Trouble Every Day
Side Six:
1. Dupree’s Paradise
2. Apostrophe’
3. Camarillo Brillo
CHEAPER THAN CHEEP 2CD / 1BR
Cheaper Than Cheep – 1974 Unreleased Made-For-TV Concert Movie Recorded at The Mothers’ Private Rehearsal Hall in Dolby ATMOS + Soundtrack
Back in the early ‘70s, television was an integral tool for exposure of musical artists into the home. Completely decked out with his touring light show and stage setup in The Mothers’ private rehearsal hall, Frank Zappa attempted to commit to videotape material for his own TV production, ultimately with the intention to shop to major networks. Unfortunately, there were technical issues that ultimately contributed to the footage being shelved and stored in the Vault.
50 years later, with the advancements in post-production editorial tools, we present Cheaper Than Cheep. This never-before-heard-or-
Official Zappa release #130 features the remastered concert video with brand new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and stereo mixes on a Blu-ray, the stereo soundtrack on 2-CDs, and an extensive booklet with rare, unseen images and liner notes from Ruth Underwood and Joe Travers.
In 1974, Zappa recorded a TV concert movie in his private rehearsal hall, but there were tech issues that caused the video to be shelved in the Vault for 50 years.
Now w/ advanced post-production, we present Cheaper Than Cheep. This intimate 2-hour concert reveals the newly restored audio & videotape masters.
Official Zappa release #130 features the remastered concert video w/ brand new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround & stereo mixes on a Blu-ray, the stereo soundtrack on 2-CDs, & an extensive booklet.
TRACK LIST:
Disc 1:
1. “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Band Introductions
4. RDNZL
5. Village Of The Sun
6. Montana
7. Duke Goes Out
8. Inca Roads
9. “Get Down Simmons”
10. Penguin In Bondage
11. T’Mershi Duween
12. The Dog Breath Variations
13. Uncle Meat
Disc 2:
1. How Could I Be Such A Fool
2. I’m Not Satisfied
3. Wowie Zowie
4. I’ Don’t Even Care
5. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
6. Dupree’s Paradise Introduction
7. Dupree’s Paradise
8. Oh No
9. Son Of Orange County
10. More Trouble Every Day
11. Apostrophe’
12. Camarillo Brillo 5:53
Disc 3: Blu-ray
Picture: 4:3 Pillar-box 1080p 29.97fps
Audio: Dolby Atmos (48k24b) / Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (96k24b) / PCM Stereo (96k24b)
Region: All
1. Intro / Cheepnis - Percussion / “Cheaper Than Cheep”
2. Cosmik Debris
3. Band Introductions
4. RDNZL
5. Village Of The Sun
6. Montana
7. Duke Goes Out
8. A Visit To The Art Studio
9. Inca Roads
10. “Get Down Simmons”
11. Penguin In Bondage
12. T’Mershi Duween
13. The Dog Breath Variations
14. Uncle Meat
15. How Could I Be Such A Fool
16. I’m Not Satisfied
17. Wowie Zowie
18. I Don’t Even Care
19. Let’s Make The Water Turn Black
20. Dupree’s Paradise Introduction
21. Dupree’s Paradise
22. Oh No
23. Son Of Orange County
24. More Trouble Every Day
25. Apostrophe’
26. Camarillo Brillo
Bonus
1. Time Is Money (excerpt)
2. Echidna’s Arf (Of You) – Incomplete
3. Art Studio Outtakes
4. The Amazing Mr. Bickford (excerpt)
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