Frank Zappa - Hot Rats FLAC download
- Performer: Frank Zappa
- Title: Hot Rats
- Size FLAC ver: 1772 mb
- Country: US
- Released: 1987
- Style: Rock & Roll, Fusion, Hard Rock, Jazz-Rock
- Other formats: RA TTA XM DXD AIFF ADX MP1
- Genre: Jazz / Rock
- Rating: 4.8 of 5

Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Peaches En RegaliaBass – Shuggie OtisDrums – Ron Selico |
3:37 |
| 2 | Willie The PimpViolin – Sugar Cane Harris*Vocals – Captain Beefheart |
9:16 |
| 3 | Son Of Mr. Green GenesDrums – Paul Humphrey |
8:29 |
| 4 | Little Umbrellas | 3:03 |
| 5 | The Gumbo VariationsDrums – Paul HumphreyViolin – Sugar Cane Harris* |
16:57 |
| 6 | It Must Be A CamelViolin – Jean Luc Ponty* |
5:16 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Rykodisc
- Marketed By – Rykodisc
- Manufactured By – Rykodisc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Barking Pumpkin Records
- Copyright (c) – Frank Zappa Music
- Recorded At – Whitney Recording Studios
- Recorded At – T.T.G. Studios
- Recorded At – Sunset Sound Recorders
- Published By – Frank Zappa Music
Credits
- Artwork [Cd Package] – Ferenc Dobronyi
- Bass – Max Bennett (tracks: 2 to 6)
- Design [Original Cover Design] – Cal Schenkel, John Williams
- Drums – John Guerin (tracks: 2, 4, 6)
- Engineer – Brian Ingoldsby, Cliff Goldstein, Dick Kunc, Jack Hunt
- Engineer [Digital Remixes] – Bob Stone
- Guitar, Bass [Octave], Percussion, Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ian Underwood
Notes
Remixed form the original multi-track masters with added material from the original sessionsDigital Remixes engineered by Bob Stone of the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Manufactured in Japan
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 818-PUMPKIN 662
- Other (SPARS Code): ADD
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Peaches En RegaliaBass – Shuggie OtisDrums – Ron Selico |
3:37 |
| 2 | Willie The PimpViolin – Sugar Cane Harris*Vocals – Captain Beefheart |
9:16 |
| 3 | Son Of Mr. Green GenesDrums – Paul Humphrey |
8:29 |
| 4 | Little Umbrellas | 3:03 |
| 5 | The Gumbo VariationsDrums – Paul HumphreyViolin – Sugar Cane Harris* |
16:57 |
| 6 | It Must Be A CamelViolin – Jean Luc Ponty* |
5:16 |
Credits
- Artwork By [Cd Package] – Ferenc Dobronyi
- Artwork By [Original Cover Design] – Cal Schenkel, John Williams
- Bass – Max Bennett (tracks: 2 to 6)
- Drums – John Guerin (tracks: 2, 4, 6)
- Engineer – Brian Ingoldsby, Cliff Goldstein, Dick Kunc, Jack Hunt
- Engineer [Digital Remixes] – Bob Stone
- Guitar, Bass [Octave], Percussion, Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ian Underwood
Notes
Recorded 16 track August through September 1969. Engineered at Whitnes Studio, T.T.G. and Sunset Sound. Digitally remixed 1987 at the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen from the original multi-track masters with added material from the original sessions.Original LP Frank Zappa - Hot Rats released in 1969.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 818 PUMPKIN RCD 10066 01@
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Peaches En RegaliaBass – Shuggy Otis*Drums – Ron Selico |
3:37 |
| 2 | Willie The PimpViolin – Sugar Cane Harris*Vocals – Captain Beefheart |
9:16 |
| 3 | Son Of Mr. Green GenesDrums – Paul Humphrey |
8:58 |
| 4 | Little Umbrellas | 3:04 |
| 5 | The Gumbo VariationsDrums – Paul HumphreyViolin – Sugar Cane Harris* |
16:55 |
| 6 | It Must Be A CamelViolin – Jean Luc Ponty* |
5:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
- Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust
- Published By – Zappa Family Trust
- Published By – Frank Zappa Music
- Engineered At – Whitney Recording Studios
- Engineered At – T.T.G. Studios
- Engineered At – Sunset Sound
- Pressed By – Deluxe
Credits
- Artwork [Cd Package] – Ferenc Dobronyi
- Bass – Max Bennett (tracks: 2 to 6)
- Design [Cd Design Consultant] – Cal Schenkel
- Design [Original Cover Design] – Cal Schenkel, John Williams
- Design [Original Inner Cover Design] – John Williams
- Drums – John Guerin (tracks: 2, 4, 6)
- Engineer [Sunset Sound] – Brian Ingoldsby
- Engineer [T. T. G.] – Cliff Goldstein, Jack Hunt
- Engineer [Whitney Studios] – Dick Kunc
- Guitar, Bass [Octave], Percussion, Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Photography By [Insert Zappa Portrait] – Bruce Linton
- Piano, Organ [Organus Maximus], Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ian Underwood
Notes
Recorded 16 track August through September 1969. Digitally remastered 1986. FZ approved master, 1993.℗ 1987 Rykodisc. © 1969, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Printed and manufactured in the EU.
"The green tinted CD jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc" (although in a normal jewel case, this is mentioned on the back sleeve)
All compositions controlled worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Frank Zappa Music (BMI)
Release Pressed By Deluxe from 2003 to 2006
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 14431 05082 4
- Matrix / Runout: deluxe RCD10508 01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L135
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 04AA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Peaches En RegaliaBass – Shuggy Otis*Drums – Ron Selico |
3:58 |
| A2 | Willie The PimpBass – Max BennettDrums – John GuerinViolin – Sugar Cane Harris*Vocals – Captain Beefheart |
9:25 |
| A3 | Son Of Mr. Green GenesBass – Max BennettDrums – Paul Humphrey |
8:58 |
| B1 | Little UmbrellasBass – Max BennettDrums – John Guerin |
3:09 |
| B2 | The Gumbo VariationsBass – Max BennettDrums – Paul HumphreyViolin – Sugar Cane Harris* |
12:55 |
| B3 | It Must Be A CamelBass – Max BennettDrums – John GuerinViolin – Jean Luc Ponty* |
5:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Frank Zappa Music
- Copyright (c) – Frank Zappa Music
- Recorded At – T.T.G. Studios
- Engineered At – T.T.G. Studios
- Engineered At – Whitney Recording Studios
- Engineered At – Sunset Sound Recorders
- Distributed By – Kinney Filipacchi Music S.A.
Credits
- Cover, Design – Cal Schenkel
- Crew [Uncredited, Cover Artiste] – Christine Frka
- Engineer [Sunset] – Brian Ingoldsby
- Engineer [T. T. G.] – Cliff Goldstein, Jack Hunt
- Engineer [Whitney], Recording Supervisor [Engineering For Bizarre] – Dick Kunc
- Guitar, Bass [Octave], Percussion, Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Frank Zappa
- Photography By [Inside Half-tone] – Bruce Linton
- Photography By [Uncredited, Beefheart Inset] – Ed Caraeff
- Piano, Organ, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ian Underwood
- Sleeve, Design [Interior] – John Williams
Notes
Gatefold cover, with the 'W.R' roundel logo of 7arts/Reprise.(Cover featuring FZ's Log Cabin house-keeper & 'GTO's' member emerging from disused Hollywood swimming pool)
Track duration of "It Must Be A Camel" on center label and back cover: 5:15; on inner cover: 5:18.
"Distribution Kinney Filipacchi Music S.A." on back cover (black over-print, centered at bottom).
1st cat.# on cover (front, spine and back).
On front the cat.# is contained within an o/p black rectangle (using reworked film seps).
2nd cat.# on center labels.
Color of center labels is a darker orange than usually.
Label radial text in English, not French.
Recorded 16 track August through September 1969
Studios & Engineering: Whitney Studios; T.T.G.; Sunset Sound
All compositions & arrangements copyright 1969 by Frank Zappa Music Inc., a subsidiary of Third Story Music Inc., BMI.
℗ 1971
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label Matrix): 30926
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label Matrix): 30927
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout): 30926 A
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout): 30927 B
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: SACEM / SDRM / SACD / SGDL
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Peaches En Regalia |
| A2 | Willie The Pimp |
| A3 | Son Of Mr. Green Genes |
| B1 | Little Umbrellas |
| B2 | The Gumbo Variations |
| B3 | It Must Be A Camel |
Notes
Label differs from similar UK versions (see photos).(No 'v' on label, as on this UK issue Frank Zappa - Hot Rats)
No UK on label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side 1:): RSLP 6356-A1 K-44078-A1
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side 2:): RSLP 6356-B1 K-44078-B1
- Barcode: K 44078
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1995 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Peaches En RegaliaDrums – Ron SelicoElectric Bass – Shuggy Otis* |
3:58 |
| A2 | Willie The PimpDrums – John GuerinElectric Bass – Max BennettLyrics By – Frank ZappaViolin [Electric] – Sugar Cane Harris*Vocals – Captain Beefheart |
9:25 |
| A3 | Son Of Mr. Green GenesDrums – Paul HumphreyElectric Bass – Max Bennett |
8:58 |
| B1 | Little UmbrellasDrums – John GuerinElectric Bass – Max Bennett |
3:09 |
| B2 | The Gumbo VariationsDrums – Paul HumphreyElectric Bass – Max BennettViolin [Electric] – Sugar Cane Harris* |
12:55 |
| B3 | It Must Be A CamelDrums – John GuerinElectric Bass – Max BennettViolin [Electric] – Jean-Luc Ponty |
5:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Castle
- Manufactured By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
- Distributed By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
Credits
- Design, Cover – Cal Schenkel
- Engineer [For Sunset] – Brian Ingoldsby
- Engineer [For T.T.G.] – Cliff Goldstein, Jack Hunt
- Engineer [For Whitney], Engineer [Engineering Director For Bizarre] – Dick Kunc
- Guitar, Bass [Octave], Percussion – Frank Zappa
- Piano, Organ [Organus Maximus], Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone – Ian Underwood
- Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Directed By – Frank Zappa
Notes
Originally released in 1969Unlike this release and this release, this release has Castle publishing credits on both sides.
Recorded 16 track August through September 1969.
*Although Peaches En Regalia is listed as having a time of 3:58, in reality has only 3:38
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label side 1): MX163711
- Matrix / Runout (Label side 2): MX163712
- Matrix / Runout (Runout (stamped) side 1): A : A MX163711-B RS6356-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout (stamped) side 2): A MX163712-C RS6356-2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | RS 6356 | US | 1969 |
| 208744 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Reprise Records | 208744 | Argentina | 1979 |
| 968008 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (CD, Album, RM) | Eldorado, Rykodisc | 968008 | Brazil | 1998 |
| RSLP 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album) | Bizarre Records, Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Reprise Records | RSLP 6356 | UK | 1970 |
| 44 078, RS 6356 | Frank Zappa | Hot Rats (LP, Album, Gat) | Bizarre Records, Reprise Records | 44 078, RS 6356 | Germany | 1978 |
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