Bass – ErroneousBrass – Sal MarquezDrums – Aynsley DunbarGuitar – Frank ZappaKeyboards – George DukeSaxophone [Solo] – Ernie WattsTrombone [Multiple Trombones] – Ken ShroyerVocals – "Chunky", Frank Zappa, George DukeWoodwind – Mike Altschul
2
For Calvin (And His Next Two Hitch-Hikers)
Bass – ErroneousBrass – Bill Byers, Ernie Tack, Ken Shroyer, Malcolm McNabb, Sal MarquezContractor, Other [Spiritual Guidance] – Ken ShroyerDrums – Aynsley DunbarGuitar – Frank Zappa, Tony DuranPercussion – Alan Estes, Bob ZimmittiSynthesizer [Mini-moog] – Don PrestonVocals – Janet Neville-Ferguson, Sal MarquezWoodwind – Tony "Bat Man" Ortega, Earl Dumler, Fred Jackson, Joanne Caldwell McNabb, Johnny Rotella, Mike Altschul
3
Eat That Question
Bass – ErroneousBrass [Multiple Toots] – Sal MarquezDrums – Aynsley DunbarGong – Lee ClementGuitar – Frank ZappaKeyboards – George DukePercussion – Frank ZappaWoodwind – Joel Peskin, Mike Altschul
4
The Grand Wazoo
Bass – ErroneousBrass – Bill Byers, Ernie Tack, Ken Shroyer, Malcolm McNabb, Sal MarquezContractor, Other [Spiritual Guidance] – Ken ShroyerDrums – Aynsley DunbarGuitar – Frank Zappa, Tony DuranGuitar [Bottle-neck Solo] – Tony DuranGuitar [Opening Solo] – Frank ZappaPercussion – Alan Estes, Bob ZimmittiSynthesizer [Mini-moog] – Don PrestonTrumpet [Solo] – Sal MarquezVocals – Janet Neville-Ferguson, Sal MarquezWoodwind – Tony "Bat Man" Ortega, Earl Dumler, Fred Jackson, Joanne Caldwell McNabb, Johnny Rotella, Mike Altschul
5
Blessed Relief
Bass – ErroneousBrass – Sal MarquezDrums – Aynsley DunbarKeyboards – George DukeLead Guitar – Frank ZappaRhythm Guitar – Tony DuranWoodwind – Joel Peskin, Mike Altschul
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
MS 2093
The Mothers
The Grand Wazoo (LP, Album, Gat)
Bizarre Records, Reprise Records
MS 2093
US
1972
RS 2093
The Mothers
The Grand Wazoo (LP, Album, Gat)
Reprise Records
RS 2093
New Zealand
1972
REP 44 209, MS 2093
Frank Zappa And The Mothers
Frank Zappa And The Mothers - The Grand Wazoo (LP, Album, RP, Gat)
Reprise Records, Reprise Records
REP 44 209, MS 2093
Germany
Unknown
RCD 10517
Frank Zappa / The Mothers
Frank Zappa / The Mothers - The Grand Wazoo (CD, Album, RE, RM, RP)
Rykodisc
RCD 10517
US
Unknown
M5 2093
The Mothers
The Grand Wazoo (Cass, Album, RP)
Reprise Records, Bizarre Records
M5 2093
US
Unknown
Credits
Composed By, Arranged By – Frank Zappa
Engineer – Kerry McNabb
Illustration [Cover Illustration] – Cal Schenkel
Liner Notes – Mogi Takeshi
Producer – Frank Zappa
Technician [Special Technical Assistance] – Paul Hof
Notes
Japanese release combining the US package (silver Ryko disc with 8-page booklet) with Japanese booklet and obi. The disc reads Manufactured in the USA while the rear artwork reads Manufactured in Japan. Japanese liner notes dated May 1990. Also included was a separate insert announcing the Japanese translation of The Real Frank Zappa Book, due to be published in September 1990.