Frank Zappa’s iconic 1975 album One Size Fits All is set to commemorate its 50th anniversary later this year with an exciting new box set that will showcase an extensive collection of nearly 60 tracks. This remarkable release not only honors Zappa’s legacy but also brings forth a treasure trove of music for both new listeners and long-time fans alike.
The highly anticipated four-CD and Blu-ray collection is scheduled for release on September 26 and will feature a meticulously remastered version of the original album. One Size Fits All is celebrated as one of Zappa’s most intricate works, showcasing his innovative style during his peak creative period in the mid-’70s, particularly with a revitalized Mothers of Invention.
This celebrated album followed the successful releases of Apostrophe(‘), which remains Zappa’s only Top 10 album, and the live LP, Roxy & Elsewhere, both of which were released in 1974. Notably, this album would mark the final collaboration featuring a cocredit with the Mothers of Invention, solidifying its place in Zappa’s discography.
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The recording sessions for One Size Fits All took place between the latter part of 1974 and the spring of 1975, featuring an exceptional band lineup that included renowned keyboardist and vocalist George Duke, bassists James “Birdlegs” Youman and Tom Fowler, drummer Chester Thompson, percussionist Ruth Underwood, and saxophonist and vocalist Napoleon Murphy Brock. This talented ensemble contributed to the album’s rich and complex sound.
The original version of the album was officially released in June 1975, marking a significant moment in Zappa’s illustrious career.
Discover the Exciting Content Included in the 50th Anniversary Box Set of Frank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’
The forthcoming One Size Fits All: 50th Anniversary Edition promises an impressive collection of 58 tracks, with an astonishing 49 of them being previously unreleased. This extensive array of music includes bonus tracks from the album sessions, alternate edits and recordings, as well as a complete performance from a concert held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on September 28, 1974, alongside other captivating live material.
The Blu-ray component of this collection features the original album remixed in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound, offering fans an immersive audio experience. Additionally, it includes videos from a KCET-TV shoot that took place in Los Angeles on August 27, 1974, allowing fans to witness Zappa’s artistry in a unique format.
For those eager to explore the complete track listing, you can find it detailed below.
In addition to the box set, vinyl, other CD versions, and digital releases will also be made available alongside the comprehensive five-disc Super Deluxe Edition. For more details and updates, fans can visit Zappa’s official website.
Frank Zappa, ‘One Size Fits All: 50th Anniversary Edition’ Track Listing
CD 1
One Size Fits All – The Original Album – 2024 Remaster + Album Session Bonus Tracks
The Original Album
1. Inca Roads
2. Can’t Afford No Shoes
3. Sofa No. 1
4. Po-Jama People
5. Florentine Pogen
6. Evelyn, A Modified Dog
7. San Ber’dino
8. Andy
9. Sofa No. 2
Album Session Bonus Tracks
10. Inca Roads – Rough Mix
11. Ralph Stuffs His Shoes – “Token” Outtake
12. Ralph Stuffs His Shoes – Basic Tracks, Take 5
13. Ralph Stuffs His Shoes – Instrumental Mix, Master Take
14. Can’t Afford No Shoes – Rough Mix
15. Sofa No. 1 – Basic Tracks, Take 6
16. Sofa No. 1 – Master Take, Early Mix
CD 2
Album Session Bonus Tracks Continued
1. Po-Jama People – Old Mix
2. Florentine Pogen – Rough Mix
3. Florentine Pogen – Alternate Solo
4. Evelyn, A Modified Dog – Session Outtakes
5. Bitch, Bitch, Bitch – In Rehearsal
6. Bitch, Bitch, Bitch – Basic Tracks, Take 1
7. San Ber’dino – Rough Mix I
8. San Ber’dino – Rough Mix II
9. San Ber’dino – Rough Mix III
10. Something/Anything – Rough Mix
11. Andy – Rough Mix
12. Sofa No. 2 – Rough Mix
CD 3
Live In Rotterdam, Netherlands, September 28, 1974
1. Tush Tush Tush (A Token Of My Extreme)
2. Stink-Foot
3. Inca Roads
4. Approximate
5. Cosmik Debris
6. Florentine Pogen
7. Montana
8. RDNZL
CD 4
Live In Rotterdam, Netherlands, September 28, 1974 (Continued) + Bonus Live Tracks
1. Dupree’s Paradise Intro
2. Blind Mice Blues
3. Dupree’s Paradise – Part 1
4. Dupree’s Paradise – Part 2
5. Pygmy Twylyte
6. Room Service
7. Tush Tush Tush (End Vamp)
Bonus Live Tracks
8. Ralph Stuffs His Shoes – Live In Gothenburg, Sweden, 9/25/1974
9. Po-Jama People – Live In Gothenburg, Sweden, 9/25/1974
BLU-RAY AUDIO
One Size Fits All – The Album + Bonus Audio + Bonus Video
24-bit/48kHz Dolby Atmos / 24-bit/96kHz Dolby TrueHD 5.1 / 24-bit/192kHz PCM Stereo
One Size Fits All – The Album
1. Inca Roads
2. Can’t Afford No Shoes
3. Sofa No. 1
4. Po-Jama People
5. Florentine Pogen
6. Evelyn, A Modified Dog
7. San Ber’dino
8. Andy
9. Sofa No. 2
Bonus Audio
1. Sofa No. 1 – 1975 Quad Mix
2. San Ber’dino – 1993 6-Channel Mix
Bonus Video (Pillar-box format)
3. Inca Roads: Video – “Token” Outtake, Live In Los Angeles, CA 8/27/1974
4. Florentine Pogen: Video – “Token” Outtake, Live In Los Angeles, CA 8/27/1974
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