Why This CD Matters
The Grand Wazoo brings Frank Zappa’s rock writing together with large-ensemble jazz, using arranged horns and instrumental passages across five tracks. The title track and “Eat That Question” give the musicians room to stretch, while “Blessed Relief” closes the album with a quieter, more reflective mood. Released in 1972, it belongs to the same big-band period as Waka / Jawaka.
Collector Note
This Rykodisc CD, catalog RCD 10026, was first issued on CD in 1986; the supplied release notes estimate that this green-case repress dates from around 1992–1993. Its track order follows the original LP, beginning with “For Calvin (And His Next Two Hitch-Hikers)” before the title track; the later 1995 Rykodisc edition reverses those first two tracks. The rear insert says “Manufactured in Japan,” while the disc face says “Manufactured in USA.”
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Reissue
Label: Rykodisc – RCD 10026
Country: US
Released: 1986 (green-case repress estimated around 1992–1993)
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Style: Fusion, Avantgarde
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
For Calvin (And His Next Two Hitch-Hikers) 6:06
The Grand Wazoo 13:21
Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus 2:57
Eat That Question 6:43
Blessed Relief 8:03
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
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