Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band - Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) (45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (RSD 11.24.23) (2 LP)

Celebrating a milestone in experimental rock and blues, Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) reveals the group at their most inventive and expressive. Driven by Captain Beefheart’s unmistakable voice and vibrant songwriting, the album delivers a kaleidoscopic soundscape where guitars, brass, marimba, and electronics swirl vividly across the stereo field. This 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition presents the original 1978 masterpiece newly recut from the original master tapes, alongside a full LP of twelve previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, and alternate versions from the Shiny Beast sessions. Featuring iconic tracks such as “Tropical Hot Dog Night,” “The Floppy Boot Stomp,” and “Bat Chain Puller,” this release offers a deeply immersive experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Format: Vinyl Label: Rhino Records (2) Genre: Rock, Blues Release Date: 11/24/2023 Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from Joco Records! TRACKSA1. The Floppy Boot Stomp A2. Tropical Hot Dog Night A3. Ice Rose A4. Harry Irene A5. You Know You're A Man A6. Bat Chain Puller B1. When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy B2. Owed T'Alex B3. Candle Mambo B4. Love Lies B5. Suction Prints B6. Apes-Ma C1. Suction Prints (Instrumental Demo) C2. Brickbats (Instrumental Rough Mix) C3. The Witch Doctor Life (Demo) C4. When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy (Demo) C5. Run Paint Run Run (Instrumental Rough Mix) D1. Tropical Hot Dog Night (Rough Mix) D2. You Know You're A Man (Instrumental Alternate Version) D3. Candle Mambo (Demo) D4. Love Lies (Demo) D5. Harry Irene (Rough Mix)