Tracklist
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 1-1 | five-five-FIVEBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 2:35 |
| 1-2 | Hog HeavenBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – George Douglas Keyboards – Bob Harris, Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ike Willis, Ray White, Steve Vai | 2:49 |
| 1-3 | Shut Up 'n Play Your GuitarBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 5:38 |
| 1-4 | While You Were OutDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Steve NyeLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Warren Cucurullo | 6:00 |
| 1-5 | Treacherous CretinsBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike WillisSitar [Electric] – Warren Cucurullo | 5:34 |
| 1-6 | Heavy Duty JudyBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Tommy FlyKeyboards – Bob Harris, Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ike Willis, Ray White, Steve Vai | 4:42 |
| 1-7 | Soup 'n Old ClothesBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – George Douglas Keyboards – Bob Harris, Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ike Willis, Ray White, Steve Vai | 7:53 |
| Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More | ||
| 2-1 | Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord ProgressionBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – George Douglas Keyboards – Bob Harris, Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ike Willis, Ray White, Steve Vai | 3:58 |
| 2-2 | Gee, I Like Your PantsBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 2:35 |
| 2-3 | CanarsieBass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Joe Chicarelli, Mick GlossopLead Guitar – F.Z.Sitar [Electric] – Warren Cucurullo | 6:05 |
| 2-4 | Ship AhoyBass – Roy EstradaDrums – Terry BozzioEngineer – Unknown ArtistKeyboards – Andre LewisLead Guitar – F.Z. | 5:20 |
| 2-5 | The Deathless HorsieBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 6:20 |
| 2-6 | Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some MoreBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 6:53 |
| 2-7 | Pink NapkinsBass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Terry BozzioEngineer – Alan P.Keyboards – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ray White | 4:38 |
| Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar | ||
| 3-1 | Beat It With Your FistBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – George Douglas Keyboards – Bob Harris, Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Ike Willis, Ray White, Steve Vai | 1:58 |
| 3-2 | Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'N Play Yer GuitarBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 8:30 |
| 3-3 | Pinocchio's FurnitureBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Tommy FlyKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 2:05 |
| 3-4 | Why Johnny Can't ReadBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Mick GlossopKeyboards – Peter Wolf , Tommy MarsLead Guitar – F.Z.Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar – Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Warren Cucurullo | 4:15 |
| 3-5 | Stucco HomesDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaEngineer – Steve NyeLead Guitar – F.Z.Rhythm Guitar – Warren Cucurullo | 9:08 |
| 3-6 | Canard Du JourBouzouki – F.Z.Engineer – Kerry McNabbMusic By [Joint Improvisation] – Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc PontyViolin [Baritone] – Jean-Luc Ponty | 9:56 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W3X 38289 | Frank Zappa | Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar (3xLP, Album + Box) | Barking Pumpkin Records | W3X 38289 | US | 1982 |
| 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 |
Credits
- Composed By, Arranged By, Conductor – Frank Zappa (tracks: 1-1 to 3-5)
- Design [CD Package] – Ferenc Dobronyi
- Design [L.P. Package] – John Williams
- Engineer [Remix] – Bob Stone
- Liner Notes – John Swenson
- Photography By – John Livzey
- Producer – Frank Zappa
Notes
All selections published by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP), except track 3-6 which was a joint improvisation by Frank Zappa and Jean-Luc Ponty and published by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP)/YTNOP Music (BMI).℗ 1981, 1995 Rykodisc.
© 1986, 1995 Rykodisc. Reproduced under license.
Printed and manufactured in the USA.
FZ approved master, 1993.
Liner notes reprinted by permission from Guitar World, November 1981 Vol. 2, No. 6.
Packaging: 3 individual CD wallets and an 8-page booklet in a boxset.
Recording date / Recording location / Facility / Guitar used:
- Tracks 1-1, 1-5, 2-6 & 3-4: 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 & 2-2: 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 & 3-3: 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 2-1: 17/10/80 / Dallas Civic Arena / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 2-3: 2/19/79 (basic track) / Odeon Hammersmith, London + Village Recorders (over-dubs) / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 2-4: unknown / Tokyo or Osaka (probably) / rented 4-track machine / Strat with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Tracks 2-5 & 3-2: 2/19/79 / Odeon Hammersmith, London / Rolling Stones Mobile / hand-made copy SG
- Track 2-7: 2/17/77 / Odeon Hammersmith, London / Manor Mobile / Strat with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 3-1: 10/30/80 / The Palladium, NYC / UMRK remote / Les Paul with DiMarzio pick-ups
- Track 3-5: unknown / Los Angeles, CA / N.A. / Acoustic Black Widow with EMG pick-ups direct into recording console
- Track 3-6: unknown / Paramount Studios, Los Angeles / N.A. / N.A.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 14431 05332 0
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): wea mfg. OLYPHANT W5292 A4 P2 310533-2.1 01 M2S8
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): wea mfg. OLYPHANT CI W5537 A4 P2 310533-2.2 01 M2S9
- Matrix / Runout (CD3 (variant 1)): wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z7135 A4 P2 310533-2.3 02 M1S6
- Matrix / Runout (CD3 (variant 2)): wea mfg. OLYPHANT X12600 A4 P2 310533-2.3 02 M1S1
- Mastering SID Code (CD1+CD2): ifpi L901
- Mastering SID Code (CD3 (variant 1)): ifpi L909
- Mastering SID Code (CD3 (variant 2)): IFPI L902
- Mould SID Code (CD1+CD2+CD3 (variant 1)): IFPI 2U8H
- Mould SID Code (CD1 (variant 2)): IFPI 2U6B
- Mould SID Code (CD2 (variant 2)): IFPI 2U6G
- Mould SID Code (CD13(variant 2)): IFPI 2U3W
- Matrix / Runout (CD 1 (variant 3)): wea mfg. OLYPHANT W5292 A4 P2 310533-2.1 01 M2S3CI
- Matrix / Runout (CD 2 (variant 3)): wea mfg. OLYPHANT W5537 A4 P2 310533-2.2 01 M2S3 CI
- Matrix / Runout (CD 3 (variant 3)): wea mfg. OLYPHANT Z7135 A4 P2 310533-2.3 02 M1S5 CI
- Mastering SID Code (CD1+CD2 (variant 3)): ifpi L901
- Mastering SID Code (CD3 (variant 3)): ifpi L909
- Mould SID Code (CD1+CD2+CD3 (variant 3)): IFPI 2U7P
Companies
- Published By – Zappa Family Trust
- Published By – Munchkin Music
- Published By – YTNOP Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
- Copyright (c) – Rykodisc
- Recorded At – Hammersmith Odeon
- Recorded At – Brady Theater
- Recorded At – Berkeley Community Theatre
- Recorded At – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
- Recorded At – Dallas Civic Arena
- Recorded At – The Palladium, NYC
- Recorded At – Paramount Recording Studios
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – W5292
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – W5292
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – W5537
- Pressed By – Cinram, Olyphant, PA
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Z7135
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – Z7135
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