Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | WPLJBass, Vocals – Roy EstradaClarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon – Bunk GardnerDrums, Timpani, Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone, Wood Block, Bells, Chimes [Small] – Artie Tripp*Drums, Vocals – Jimmy Carl BlackPiano – Don PrestonPiano, Organ, Harpsichord, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ian UnderwoodTenor Saxophone, Tambourine – Euclid James "Motorhead" Sherwood*Vocals – Janet Ferguson-Hof*, Ray CollinsVocals, Guitar, Percussion – F.Z.*Written-By – The Four Deuces |
2:52 |
| 2 | Twenty Small CigarsBass – Max BennettDrums – John GuerinGuitar, Harpsichord – F.Z.*Piano – Ian Underwood |
2:17 |
| 3 | The Legend Of The Golden ArchesDrums – Jimmy Carl BlackDrums, Timpani, Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone, Wood Block, Bells, Chimes [Small] – Artie Tripp*Electric Bass – Roy EstradaGuitar, Percussion – F.Z.*Piano – Don PrestonPiano, Harpsichord, Celesta [Celeste], Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ian UnderwoodPiccolo Flute, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon – Bunk GardnerSaxophone [Frenetic Sax Stylings], Tambourine – Euclid James "Motorhead" Sherwood* |
3:27 |
| 4 | Ya HoznaBass – Arthur BarrowDrums – Chad WackermanGuitar [Stunt Guitar] – Steve VaiKeyboards – Tommy MarsVocals – George Duke, Moon Zappa, Napoleon Murphy Brock*Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – F.Z.* |
6:26 |
| 5 | It Just Might Be A One-Shot DealAcoustic Guitar, Effects [Electric Bedsprings] – F.Z.*Drums, Washboard, Tambourine – Aynsley DunbarElectric Bass, Vocals – ErroneousPedal Steel Guitar – "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow*Slide Guitar, Vocals – Tony DuranTrumpet, Vocals – Sal MarquezUkulele [Hawaiian Guitar], Vocals – Jeff SimmonsVocals – Janet Ferguson-Hof* |
4:16 |
| 6 | Love Of My LifeBass, Vocals – Arthur BarrowDrums – Vinnie ColaiutaKeyboards – Peter Wolf Keyboards, Soprano Vocals [High] – Bob HarrisKeyboards, Vocals – Tommy MarsLead Guitar, Vocals – F.Z.*Percussion – Ed MannRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ike Willis, Ray White, Warren CuccurulloSlide Guitar, Vocals – Denny Walley |
2:15 |
| 7 | Disco BoyBass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar [Addl Guitar], Vocals – Adrian BelewGuitar, Vocals – F.Z.*Keyboards – Peter Wolf Keyboards, Vocals – Tommy MarsPercussion – Ed MannVocals – Roy Estrada |
3:51 |
| 8 | Night SchoolSynthesizer [Synclavier] – F.Z.* |
4:47 |
| 9 | Sinister Footwear 2nd Mvt.Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Paul CarmanBaritone Saxophone, Contrabass Clarinet – Kurt McKettrick*Drums, Percussion [Electronic Percussion] – Chad WackermanElectric Bass, Synthesizer [Mini-moog] – Scott ThunesGuitar, Synth, Vocals – Ike WillisKeyboards, Vocals – Bobby Martin Lead Guitar, Synth, Vocals – F.Z.*Rhythm Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals – Mike KeneallyTenor Saxophone – Albert WingTrombone – Bruce Fowler Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Synthesizer – Walt FowlerVibraphone [Vibes], Marimba, Percussion [Electronic Percussion] – Ed Mann |
6:26 |
| 10 | The Idiot Bastard SonBass – Tom FowlerDrums – Chester ThompsonKeyboards, Vocals – George DukeLead Guitar, Vocals – F.Z.*Percussion – Ruth UnderwoodSaxophone, Vocals – Napoleon Murphy Brock* |
2:39 |
| 11 | What's New In Baltimore?Bass – Scott ThunesDrums – Chad WackermanGuitar – Ike Willis, Ray WhiteGuitar [Addl] – Steve VaiGuitar, Synthesizer [Synclavier] – F.Z.*Keyboards – Bobby Martin , Tommy MarsPercussion – Ed Mann |
5:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
- Copyright (c) – Rykodisc
- Copyright (c) – Cal Schenkel
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – X11976
- Published By – Munchkin Music
- Published By – Frank Zappa Music
- Published By – Dobard Music
- Mastered At – Northeastern Digital
- Glass Mastered At – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – X11976
Credits
- Artwork [Artwerks] – Cal Schenkel
- Compiled By – Joe Black, Rykodisc
- Composed By, Arranged By – Frank Zappa (tracks: 2 to 11)
- Mastered By – Toby Mountain
- Other [Intramural Sports] – David Greenberg
- Producer – F.Z.*
Notes
A follow-up to Rykodisc's "Cheap Thrills" release.Issued in a green-tinted jewelbox.
CD contains an interactive Rykodisc database with images and Zappa tracks in MIDI format.
Artwerk ©1999
©℗1999 Rykodisc
Printed & manufactured in USA
All selections controlled worldwide by Munchkin Music (ASCAP) except "Love Of My Life" published by Frank Zappa Music (BMI) and "WPLJ" published by Dobard Music (BMI).
Son of Cheep Thrills is the second low-priced (cheap!) sampler developed and designed to enhance F.Z. awareness on a global basis.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 14431 05812 7
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L902
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U6B
- Matrix / Runout: WEA mfg OLYPHANT X11976 A4 P2 310581 ECD02 M1S4
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Label Code: LC 02169
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCD 10581 | Frank Zappa | Son Of Cheep Thrills (CD, Comp, Enh, Smplr) | Rykodisc | RCD 10581 | UK | 1999 |
| FZ 002 | Frank Zappa | Son Of Cheep Thrills - Special Edition (CD, Comp, Enh, Promo, Smplr) | Rykodisc | FZ 002 | Germany | 1999 |
| RCD 10581 | Frank Zappa | Son Of Cheep Thrills (CD, Comp, Enh, Smplr) | Rykodisc | RCD 10581 | Europe | 1999 |
| 000222 | Frank Zappa | Son Of Cheep Thrills (CD, Comp, Unofficial) | G. & P. Essential Music | 000222 | Russia | Unknown |
| D20265 | Frank Zappa | Son Of Cheep Thrills (CD, Comp, Enh, Smplr) | Rykodisc | D20265 | Australia | 1999 |

