Frank Zappa – Halloween 78 (Highlights Edition) 2LP (Blood Splatter Vinyl)

Frank Zappa – Halloween 78 (Highlights Edition)

It is generally known that Halloween was Frank Zappa's favorite holiday. There was also a Halloween concert tradition in New York City.

Every year, Zappa played several concerts during the Halloween holiday. For several nights. The annual event grew in popularity over the years. in 1977, it finally culminated in a major movie event ("Baby Snakes - The Movie"). the climax was finally reached in 1978. Frank's interaction with his New York audience is legendary.

"This is it! This is the BIG ONE", said Zappa in his opening monologue. And it was. The Halloween spectacle of 1978 seemed to be the pinnacle of an era.

The concert is available as a "Blood Spatter" vinyl set with concert highlights and a booklet with rare photos by Lynn Goldsmith.

Tracklist:
Side One:
1. 10-31-78 Show Start
2. Ancient Armaments
3. “Happy Halloween Everybody!”
4. Dancin’ Fool
5. Easy Meat

Side Two:
1. Conehead
2. Suicide Chump

Side Three:
1. Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow
2. Nanook Rubs It
3. St. Alfonzo’s Pancake Breakfast
4. Father O’Blivion
5. Rollo
6. Camarillo Brillo
7. Muffin Man

Side Four:
1. Black Napkins / The Deathless Horsie

Label: Universal
Released: 1978/2025