Captain Beefheart - Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)
- Label: Warner Bros. Records
- Cat#: BSK 3256
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
- Country: US
- Released: 1978
- Genre: Rock,Blues
- Style: Blues Rock,Avantgarde
Condition
Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Can play without skipping. Significant scratches, surface noise, and groove wear.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Seller: Petesmusic_UK
Comments
OIS included, cover has some wear, but nothing dramatic
Tracklist
| Position | Title/Credits | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | The Floppy Boot Stomp | 3:51 |
| A2 | Tropical Hot Dog Night | 4:48 |
| A3 | Ice Rose | 3:27 |
| A4 | Harry Irene | 3:42 |
| A5 | You Know You're A Man | 3:13 |
| A6 | Bat Chain Puller | 5:26 |
| B1 | When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy | 5:03 |
| B2 | Owed T' Alex | 4:04 |
| B3 | Candle Mambo | 3:23 |
| B4 | Love Lies | 5:00 |
| B5 | Suction Prints | 4:20 |
| B6 | Apes-Ma | 0:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Recorded At – The Automatt
- Mixed At – Wally Heider Studios
- Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
- Published By – Singing Ink Music
- Produced For – Shiny Beast Productions
Notes
Compare to [r4297502] which is Los Angeles pressing. Album sleeve comment; "Dedicated to all conservation & wildlife organizations everywhere" Recorded at the Automatt, San Francisco. Mixed at Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco. Vinyl contained in black & white half-tone print liner wallet with illustration, lyrics & band photos. Cover painting: "Green Tom" (1976 - 61x46cm) Back cover illustration onto a lunch bag. This album represents the official outcome of the fated 'Bat Chain Puller' sessions initiated with Frank Zappa in 1976.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-1-3256-WW1
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-2-3256-WW2
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-1-3256-WW1
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-2-3256-WW2 #2
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-1-3256-WW1
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-2-3256-RE1-WW2
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-1-3256-WW1 ─◁
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-2-3256-WW1 ─◁
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-1-3256-WW1 ─◁
- Matrix / Runout: BSK-2-3256 RE1-WW2 #2 ─◁
Make Us An Offer!
£35.00
Seller: Petesmusic_UK
Comments
OIS included, cover has some wear, but nothing dramatic