For the first-time ever, Zappa’s historic October 31 Halloween night concerts and the closing November 1 show recorded live at The Palladium in 1981 will be released as a gigantic six-disc box set featuring 78 unreleased live tracks totaling more than seven hours of live performances from three complete concerts.

Fully authorized by the Zappa Trust and produced by Ahmet Zappa and Zappa Vaultmeister Joe Travers, the concerts have been newly mixed from the original Ampex 456 2-inch 24-track analog tape masters by Craig Parker Adams in 2020.

A 1CD version titled Halloween 81: Highlights From The Palladium, New York City features performances from all three shows along with an exclusive track, “Strictly Genteel,” from the November 1 show not included on the box set. It will be packaged in a jewel case with liners by Travers.

Chunga’s Revenge (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 1)
“The Finest Night Of The Year” (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 1)
I’m The Slime (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
Montana (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 2)
Easy Meat (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
Joe’s Garage (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 2)
Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 2)
Sinister Footwear II (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 2)
Stevie’s Spanking (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
Goblin Girl (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
The Black Page #2 (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
Strictly Genteel (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81) – Exclusive Bonus Track
Whipping Post (Live at the Palladium – 11/1/81)
The Torture Never Stops (Live at the Palladium – 10/31/81 – Show 2)