| 1 | The Big GundownCaixa – Duduca FonsecaConductor [Batucada Contractor] – Arto LindsayCuica – Ciro BatistaElectric Guitar – Bill FrisellPandeiro – Claudio SilvaPercussion, Timpani, Vocals – Bobby PrevitePiano, Harpsichord, Organ, Vocals – Anthony ColemanRepinique [Repique] – Reinaldo FernandesSaw, Alto Saxophone – John ZornSurdo – Jorge SilvaSynthesizer [Mirage], Computer [Micro] – David WeinsteinTrombone, Bass Trombone – Jim StaleyVoice – Luli Shioi | 7:17 |
| 2 | Giu La Testa (Duck, You Sucker!)Acoustic Guitar – Fred FrithEnglish Horn – Vicki BodnerOrgan, Celesta, Keyboards [Electronic] – Wayne HorvitzReeds [Game Calls], Vocals – John ZornShakuhachi, Ocarina, Jew's Harp – Ned RothenbergShamisen [Tsugaru] – Michihiro SatohTape – Bob JamesVocals – Arto Lindsay | 5:59 |
| 3 | Tre Nel 5000Electric Guitar – Fred FrithOrgan, Celesta – Wayne HorvitzPercussion, Timpani – Bobby PrevitePiano – Wayne HorvitzReeds [Game Calls] – John ZornSynthesizer [Mirage], Computer [Micro] – David WeinsteinTape – Bob JamesTrombone – Jim StaleyTurntables – Christian Marclay | 4:32 |
| 4 | Once Upon A Time In The WestElectric Bass – Melvin GibbsElectric Guitar – Jody Harris, Robert QuineHarmonica – Orvin Aquart | 8:27 |
| 5 | Erotico (The Burglars)Drums – Bobby PreviteElectric Guitar – Bill FrisellOrgan – Big John PattonVocals – Shelley HirschVocals [Sexy Italian] – Laura Biscotto | 4:17 |
| 6 | Battle Of AlgiersDrums – Anton FierOboe, English Horn – Vicki BodnerPiano – Wayne HorvitzTurntables – Christian Marclay | 3:43 |
| 7 | Peur Sur La VilleAlto Saxophone – Tim BerneDrums – Anton Fier, Bobby PreviteElectric Guitar – Arto LindsayHarmonica – Orvin AquartPiano – Wayne HorvitzTape – Bob JamesVocals – John Zorn | 4:08 |
| 8 | Milano OdeaDrums – Anton FierElectric Bass – Melvin GibbsElectric Guitar – Arto Lindsay, Fred Frith, Jody HarrisHarpsichord – John Zorn | 2:57 |
| 9 | Metamorfosi (La Classe Operaia Va In Paradiso)Drums, Timpani – Mark MillerElectric Guitar – Vernon ReidPiano – John Zorn, Wayne HorvitzTape – Bob JamesViolin – Polly BradfieldVocals – Diamanda Galas | 4:25 |
| 10 | Poverty (Once Upon A Time In America)Accordion – Guy KlucevsekWhistling, Harmonica – Toots Thielmans | 3:42 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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| 9 79139-1 F, 79139-1 | John Zorn, Ennio Morricone | John Zorn, Ennio Morricone - The Big Gundown (LP, Album) | Nonesuch, Nonesuch | 9 79139-1 F, 79139-1 | US | 1986 |
| 7559-79139-2 | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone - The Big Gundown (CD, Album, RE) | Elektra Nonesuch, Icon Records | 7559-79139-2 | Germany | 1998 |
| 670.9050 | John Zorn | The Big Gundown (LP, Album) | Nonesuch | 670.9050 | Brazil | 1989 |
| 9 79139-2, 79139-2 | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone - The Big Gundown (CD, Album) | Elektra Nonesuch, Elektra Nonesuch, Icon Records , Icon Records | 9 79139-2, 79139-2 | US | 1986 |
| TZ 7328 | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone | John Zorn Plays The Music Of Ennio Morricone - The Big Gundown (CD, Album, RE) | Tzadik | TZ 7328 | US | 2000 |
Recorded at Radio City Music Hall Studio Sept. 1984-Sept. 1985.
Additional recording at BC Studios and at Evergreen Studios.
Mixed at Quadrasonic Studios.
Additional mixing at Secret Sound.
Ⓟ&Ⓒ Icon Records (back cover)
Ⓟ 1986 Icon Records (disc)
Made in U.S.A.