Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa was a creative force unlike any other in rock history, unmatched in sheer musical scope, innovation and audacity. As a composer, guitarist, bandleader, producer, and cultural commentator, Zappa defied convention across an expansive career that spanned more than three decades. From his early days with The Mothers of Invention — whose groundbreaking 1966 debut Freak Out! helped pioneer the concept album format — to his later orchestral and synclavier works, Zappa maintained a relentless creative output that challenged norms and crossed genres with fearless intelligence.

Zappa’s music blends rock, jazz, classical, avant-garde, and satire into a unique sonic world. Albums like Hot Rats (1969), Apostrophe (’) (1974), and Joe’s Garage (1979) remain essential listening, while his live recordings (many captured through his legendary “vault”) showcase a bandleader obsessed with detail and spontaneity in equal measure. Zappa also stood out as a fierce defender of artistic freedom, famously testifying before the U.S. Senate in 1985 against music censorship.

With over 60 official albums released during his lifetime, and dozens more issued posthumously, Zappa’s legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. His discography is vast, eccentric, and full of discoveries, each project reflecting a singular vision and a refusal to repeat himself.

We’ve curated a comprehensive selection of Frank Zappa’s albums and live recordings in our collection, celebrating one of the most boundary-pushing catalogs in recorded music.

Cover for Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention · Live 1973 (CD) (2025)

Live 1973 (2025)

Frank Zappa & Mothers of Invention

Release August 8, 2025

Cover for Frank Zappa · Cheaper Than Cheep (CD/Blu-ray) (2025)

Cheaper Than Cheep (2025)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Cheaper Than Cheep (LP/CD/BD) [Limited Super Deluxe edition] (2025)

Limited Super Deluxe edition

Cheaper Than Cheep (2025)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Cheaper Than Cheep (LP) (2025)

Cheaper Than Cheep (2025)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Greatest Hits...Live (LP) (2025)

Greatest Hits...Live (2025)

Cover for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention · Live 1969 (CD) (2025)

Live 1969 (2025)

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of I...

Cover for Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention · Live In Europe October 1968 (LP) (2025)

Live In Europe October 1968 (2025)

Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Inv...

Cover for Frank Zappa · Jazz From Hell (CD) (2025)

Jazz From Hell (2025)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Zoot Aloors (CD) (2025)

Zoot Aloors (2025)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Bobby Brown, Live 1988/ Radio Broadcast (LP) (2024)

Bobby Brown, Live 1988/ Radio Br... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Greatest Hits Broadcast Collection (CD) (2024)

Greatest Hits Broadcast Collection (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Sinister Footwear (Aqua / Green Splatter Vinyl) (LP) (2024)

Sinister Footwear (Aqua / Green ... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zoot Aloors (Orange / Yellow Splatter Vinyl) (LP) (2024)

Zoot Aloors (Orange / Yellow Spl... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Apostrophe (') (CD/Blu-ray Audio) [50th Anniversary Super Deluxe edition] (2024)

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Apostrophe (') (2024)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Apostrophe (') (LP) [Limited Remastered Gold Nugget Vinyl edition] (2024)

Limited Remastered Gold Nugget Vinyl edition

Apostrophe (') (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Apostrophe (2lp+7"lp) (LP) (2024)

Apostrophe (2lp+7"lp) (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention · Beat Club October 1968 (LP) (2024)

Beat Club October 1968 (2024)

Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Inv...

Cover for Frank Zappa · Unfasten Yerself: Live At The Olympiahalle. Munich. Germany. July 3rd 1980 - Fm Broadcast (Coloured Vinyl) (LP) (2024)

Unfasten Yerself: Live At The Ol... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Unfasten Yerself: Live At The Olympiahalle. Munich. Germany. July 3rd 1980 - Fm Broadcast (LP) (2024)

Unfasten Yerself: Live At The Ol... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 (LP) (2024)

Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 (CD) [Deluxe edition] (2024)

Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 (2024)

Cover for FRANK ZAPPA · Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 + Custom Turntable Mat Box Set (LP) [Limited Collectors edition] (2024)

Limited Collectors edition

Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1968 ... (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Netherlands 1970 (CD) (2024)

Netherlands 1970 (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa For President (RSD Vinyl) (LP) [RSD 2024 Splatter edition] (2024)

RSD 2024 Splatter edition

Zappa For President (RSD Vinyl) (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Mudd Club / Munich '80 (LP) [Ltd. Coke Bottle Green Vinyl edition] (2024)

Ltd. Coke Bottle Green Vinyl edition

Mudd Club / Munich '80 (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Mudd Club / Munich '80 (LP) [Ltd. Transparent Orange Vinyl edition] (2024)

Ltd. Transparent Orange Vinyl edition

Mudd Club / Munich '80 (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Mega Box / Radio Broadcasts (CD) (2024)

Mega Box / Radio Broadcasts (2024)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Heavy Duty Judy / Live 1988 (Blue Vinyl) (LP) (2023)

Heavy Duty Judy / Live 1988 (Blu... (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Over-nite Sensation (LP) [45 RPM Reissue 2023 edition] (2023)

45 RPM Reissue 2023 edition

Over-nite Sensation (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Over-nite Sensation (CD/Blu-ray) [Limited Super Deluxe edition] (2023)

Limited Super Deluxe edition

Over-nite Sensation (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Over-nite Sensation (VINYL) [Clear Splatter edition] (2023)

Clear Splatter edition

Over-nite Sensation (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Young Sophisticate (Yellow Vinyl) (LP) [Special edition] (2023)

Special edition

The Young Sophisticate (Yellow V... (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Roxy & Elsewhere (LP) (2023)

Roxy & Elsewhere (2023)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Apostrophe (') (LP) (2023)

Apostrophe (') (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Funky Nothingness (CD) [Expanded edition] (2023)

Expanded edition

Funky Nothingness (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Funky Nothingness (LP) (2023)

Funky Nothingness (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Funky Nothingness (LP) [Transparent Violet Vinyl edition] (2023)

Transparent Violet Vinyl edition

Funky Nothingness (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Live Broadcast Collection (CD) (2023)

Live Broadcast Collection (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Live In New York 1977 [Ltd.Num.Ed. 2 Lp] - Indie Excl. Rsd 2023 (LP) (2023)

Live In New York 1977 [Ltd.Num.E... (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa '80 - Munich (LP) (2023)

Zappa '80 - Munich (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa '80 - Mudd Club (LP) (2023)

Zappa '80 - Mudd Club (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa 80' - Mudd Club / Munich (CD) (2023)

Zappa 80' - Mudd Club / Munich (2023)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa 80 Mudd Club / Munich (CD) [Japan Import edition] (2023)

Japan Import edition

Zappa 80 Mudd Club / Munich (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Osaka Nights (CD) (2023)

Osaka Nights (2023)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Waka / Jawaka (LP) [2022 Reissue edition] (2022)

2022 Reissue edition

Waka / Jawaka (2022)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · The Grand Wazoo (LP) [2022 Reissue edition] (2022)

2022 Reissue edition

The Grand Wazoo (2022)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Waka / Wazoo (CD/Blu-ray) (2022)

Waka / Wazoo (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Grand Wazoo (LP) (2022)

The Grand Wazoo (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Waka / Jawaka 50t (Col Lp) (LP) (2022)

Waka / Jawaka 50t (Col Lp) (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa FM (Live In Rotterdam 1980) (LP) (2022)

Zappa FM (Live In Rotterdam 1980) (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Chunga's Revenge (Red) (T-shirt) [size XS] (2022)

Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Chun... (2022)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa '75: Zagreb / Ljubljana (CD) (2022)

Zappa '75: Zagreb / Ljubljana (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa '75: Zagreb / Ljubljana (CD) [Limited edition] (2022)

Limited edition

Zappa '75: Zagreb / Ljubljana (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention · Live 1969 (CD) (2022)

Live 1969 (2022)

Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Inv...

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa / Erie (CD) (2022)

Zappa / Erie (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Ahoy There! Live in Rotterdam (LP) (2022)

Ahoy There! Live in Rotterdam (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Your Mother Should Know (LP) (2022)

Your Mother Should Know (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Live in Europe 1967 - 1970 (LP) [Remastered edition] (2022)

Remastered edition

Live in Europe 1967 - 1970 (2022)

Cover for Frank Zappa · 200 Motels - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (LP) (2021)

200 Motels - Original Motion Pic... (2021)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · 200 Motels - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD) (2021)

200 Motels - Original Motion Pic... (2021)

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200 Motels - Original Motion Pic... (2021)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Summer '82: when Zappa Came to Sicily (Blu-ray) (2021)

Summer '82: when Zappa Came to S... (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · 200 Motels - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (LP) [Limited Red Vinyl edition] (2021)

Limited Red Vinyl edition

200 Motels - Original Motion Pic... (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention · Live in Holland 1968-1970 (CD) (2021)

Live in Holland 1968-1970 (2021)

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of I...

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa '88:the Latest Show (CD) [Limited edition] [Digipak] (2021)

Limited edition

Zappa '88:the Latest Show (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa 88: The Last U.S. Show (CD) (2021)

Zappa 88: The Last U.S. Show (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Torture Never Stops - Live (CD) (2021)

The Torture Never Stops - Live (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Orchestral Favorites (40th Anniversary) (LP) (2021)

Orchestral Favorites (40th Anniv... (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention · Frank Zappa Freak Out! (1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle) (Jigsaw Puzzle) (2021)

Frank Zappa Freak Out! (1000 Pie... (2021)

Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Inv...

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa (DVD) (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa - O.s.t. (CD) [Deluxe edition] (2021)

Zappa - O.s.t. (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Rehearsal Broadcast (LP) (2021)

The Rehearsal Broadcast (2021)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Night Flight Interview (CD) (2020)

Night Flight Interview (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Halloween 81 (CD) (2020)

Halloween 81 (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Halloween 81: Highlights From The Palladium, NY (CD) (2020)

Halloween 81: Highlights From Th... (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Your Mother Should Know (CD) (2020)

Your Mother Should Know (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention · Carnegie Hall (CD) (2020)

Carnegie Hall (2020)

Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Inv...

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Broadcast Collection 1970-1981 (CD) [Remastered edition] (2020)

Remastered edition

The Broadcast Collection 1970-1981 (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Zappa (Blu-ray) (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Filmore East (White) (T-shirt) [size XXL] [White - Unisex edition] (2020)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Film... (2020)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Drowning Witch (White) (T-shirt) [size S] [White - Unisex edition] (2020)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Drow... (2020)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Rock Box (CD) (2020)

Rock Box (2020)

Cover for Frank Zappa · The Hot Rats Sessions (50th Anniversary) (CD) [Limited Box Set edition] (2019)

Limited Box Set edition

The Hot Rats Sessions (50th Anni... (2019)

Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Chunga's Revenge (Red) (T-shirt) [size XL] [Red - Unisex edition] (2019)

Red - Unisex edition

Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Chun... (2019)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Big Face (White) (T-shirt) [size M] [White - Unisex edition] (2019)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Big ... (2019)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Never Heard (Black) (T-shirt) [size S] [Black - Unisex edition] (2019)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Neve... (2019)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Thin... (2019)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Baby Snakes (Black) (T-shirt) [size S] [Black - Unisex edition] (2019)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Baby... (2019)

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Cover for Frank Zappa · Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Dumb All Over (Black) (T-shirt) [size S] [Black - Unisex edition] (2019)

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Frank Zappa Unisex T-Shirt: Dumb... (2019)

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