Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Greece

“Made in Greece. First Greek pressing on CBS. Sunburst labels. For the later remastered on EMI see Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982South Africa

“FRANK ZAPPA on label”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Europe

“Disc Mastering for Dinkum Recording Services Cover Illustration from Droodles. Published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., Los Angeles, California. Copyright © 1953, renewed 1981 UMRK Mobile/Remote Recordings UMRK Central/Over-dubs ...”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Israel

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Zimbabwe

“Released in Zimbabwe. This release is similar to the South African one, the cover or the labels doesn't say explicit "Zimbabwe" but it is an release from Zimbabwe. The cardboard of the cover is soft and of poor quality.”

Barking Pumpkin Records / Discos CBS

calendar_today1982Brazil

“Track durations differ between rear cover and center labels as following: Track A2 on rear cover: 4:59 / on center label: 4:49 Track B1 on rear cover: 12:01 / on center label: 12:03 Track B2 on rear cover: 2:44 / on center label: 2:...”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Spain

“Glotzer Mamagement . 7720”

CBS

calendar_today1982Netherlands

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Portugal

“Editado e Distribuido em Portugal por: CBS (Portugal) Música e Discos, Lda. [Edited and Distributed in Portugal by: CBS (Portugal) Música e Discos, Lda.] Track credits to "Munchkin Music" B1 has full title on label (Normally 'Drowni...”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982New Zealand

“"This album is engineered to sound correct on JBL 4311 speakers or an equivalent. Best results will be achieved if you set your pre-amp controls to the flat position with the loudness control in the off position. Before adding any treble...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“Two single-sided test pressing LPs”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Australia

“"This album is engineered to sound correct on JBL 4311 speakers or an equivalent. Best results will be achieved if you set your pre-amp controls to the flat position with the loudness control in the off position. Before adding any treble...”

CBS Records

calendar_todayApr 21, 1982Italy

“UMRK Mobile/Remote Recordings. UMRK Central/Over-Dubs & Remix. Copyright © 1982, published by Munchkin Music (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl", which was improvised by Moon). Cover illustration from "Droodles". Published ...”

CBS Records

calendar_todayMay 1982United Kingdom

“1st UK issue Cover: From 'Droodles' - published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., LA. ©1953, 1981 Roger Price. 12"x12" white paper, single-sided black print lyric sheet. Track B1 titled on label as: "Ship Arriving Too Late To Sav...”

CBS Records

calendar_todayMay 1982United Kingdom

“1st UK issue Cover: From 'Droodles' - published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., LA. ©1953, 1981 Roger Price. 12"x12" white paper, single-sided black print lyric sheet. Track B1 titled on label as: "Ship Arriving Too Late To Sav...”

Barking Pumpkin Records / Epic Records

calendar_todayMay 1982Canada

“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics on one side and BPR PR FZ form on the other, announcing the store release of the deluxe triple-LP set of "Shut Up 'N Play Yer Guitar." There is a very similar release with different text re...”

CBS Records

calendar_todayMay 1982Europe

“LP made in Holland. Sleeve printed in Holland. 7" EP bears the text "CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK", meaning that it was probably made in the UK. This release differs to the other versions of the album that includ...”

Barking Pumpkin Records / Epic Records

calendar_todayMay 1982Canada

“Very similar to Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch, but with the following difference on the inner sleeve: (NOTE: Boxed sets only available in the U.S. and Europe) Issued with printed lyrics and advertisement inner sleeve....”

CBS Records

calendar_todayMay 1982United Kingdom

“1st UK issue Cover: From 'Droodles' - published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., LA. ©1953, 1981 Roger Price. 12"x12" white paper, single-sided black print lyric sheet. Early issues included a 7" bonus vinyl (CBS EPX 147): A; "S...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayMay 3, 1982United States

Barking Pumpkin Records / CBS Records

calendar_todayMay 3, 1982Europe

“Matte cover Disc Mastering for Dinkum Recording Services Cover Illustration from Droodles. Published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., Los Angeles, California. Copyright © 1953, renewed 1981 UMRK Mobile/Remote Recordings UMRK Centr...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1982United States

“Terre Haute Side A / Pitman Side B. UMRK Mobile / Remote Recordings UMRK Central / Over-dubs & Re-mix Frank Zappa Copyright Ⓒ 1982, published by Munchkin Music ASCAP (except for the monologue in track A2, which was improvised by Moon)...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1982United States

“Includes a black & white printed lyrics inner sleeve. Some copies have a promotional stamp on the back cover. [Rear sleeve:] Frank Zappa Copyright © 1982, published by Munchkin Music ASCAP (except for the monologue in [track A2], which ...”

CBS/Sony

calendar_todayJul 21, 1982Japan

“Issued with a big folded liner notes poster in Japanese and an insert with English lyrics and liner notes from Frank Zappa. The Japanese release title, as well as the track titles for B1 and B2 are represented as shapes on the obi and p...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_today1991Japan

“Japanese pressing. Issued in a standard jewelcase with a 12-page foldout booklet with lyrics, photos and liner notes. Also comes with obi and foldout Japanese insert (with Japanese liner notes and song lyrics in English and Japanese.) Fr...”

Zappa Records

calendar_today1991United States

Zappa Records

calendar_today1991Europe

“Cover Illustration from Droodles. Published by Price/Stern/Sloan Publishers, Inc., Los Angeles, California. Copyright © 1953, renewed 1981 by Roger Price [Lyrics] © 1982 Munchkin Music ASCAP All tracks published by Munchkin Music Adminis...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1991United States

“Issued in a standard jewel case with a long page 5 folds booklet forming 12 pages with lyrics, photos and propaganda. Within a Longbox (some sellers threw it). (Roger Price illustration from "Droodles" publication). From booklet: This ...”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1991United States

Zappa Records

calendar_todayAug 1991Europe

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“All compositions composed worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon). ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Reproduced u...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“Digital EQ at Precision Disc Mastering Lyrics copyright © 1982 The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP). All compositions controlled worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue i...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United Kingdom

“All compositions composed worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon). ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Reproduced...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“All compositions composed worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon). ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Reproduced...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995Japan

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995Australia

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

“All compositions composed worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon). ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Reproduced...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1995United States

Rykodisc

calendar_todayMay 10, 1996Japan

“All compositions composed worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (ASCAP) (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon). ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. Reproduced...”

Gravadora Eldorado / Rykodisc

calendar_today1999Brazil

“℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc. All rights reserved. © 1982, 1995 The Zappa Family Trust. The green-tinted jewel box is a registered trademark of Rykodisc. All compositions controlled worldwide by The Zappa Family Trust d/b/a Munchkin Music (AS...”

Rykodisc

calendar_todayMay 29, 2002Japan

“LP originally released in 1982. Japanese mini lp replica CD in cardboard sleeve with Obi strip. Green sticker with details of 'Son Of FZ' mini lp releases (in Japanese only) on front of outer plastic sleeve. ℗ 1982, 1991 Rykodisc....”

Zappa Records

calendar_today2012Europe

“Originally released 1982. ©℗ 1982, mmxii ZFT. Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Made in the EU. Issued in a clear tray standard jewel case holding a 16-page wrap folded full colo...”

Zappa Records

calendar_today2012United States

“Issued in standard jewel case with transparent tray and a 12-page fold-out booklet. Similar to Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch but with different matrix.”

Zappa Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 2012United States

Zappa Records

calendar_todaySep 25, 2012United States

Grammy

calendar_today1998Russia

“℗ & © 1982 ООО "Компания ДОРА" Лицензионное соглашение № 052/M3-98 от 22.07.1998 Packaged in a standard jewel case with 4-page booklet (blank white inside).”

ООО "ДОРА"

calendar_today1998Russia

“℗ & © 1982 Все права защищены. Лицензионное Соглашение № 2132/M3-97 между РАО и ООО "ДОРА" от 20.01.97. E-Mail: doral@dialup.ptt.ru”

Videoarts Music

calendar_todayMay 29, 2002Japan

“Comes in a CD-sized papersleeve album replica includes: - promo obi Strip (red sticker paste over the Barcode) - disc inner sleeve - fold out insert of notes in japanese & english (size 348x234mm) [OBI notes] ℗ 1982, 1991 Ryk...”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Netherlands

“Printed in Holland”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982South Africa

CBS Records

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“J card printed on both sides. Black plastic cassette with CBS "sunburst" paper labels.”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Portugal

“Cassete gravada com Dolby System”

CBS Records

calendar_today1982Spain

“Made in Spain.”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayMay 3, 1982United States

“J-card contains the following information: Side One Time 17:09 Side Two Time 17:25 Selections Composed, Arranged & Produced by Frank Zappa (except for the monologue in "Valley Girl" which was improvised by Moon)”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1982United States

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_todayJun 1982Canada

EMI Group

calendar_today1985United Kingdom

“℗ 1982 Original sound recordings made by Pumpko Industries Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986Portugal

Fame

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Digitally Remastered ℗ 1982 Original sound recordings made by Pumpko Industries Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. Manufactured in the UK by EMI Records Limited © 1982 Pumpko Industries Ltd.”

Zappa Records

calendar_today1991United Kingdom

“Digital EQ at Precision Disc Mastering Digital remastering 1991 Dolby Stereo © 1982 Munchkin Music Ⓟ&© 1982, 1991 Barking Pumpkin Records”

Barking Pumpkin Records

calendar_today1991United States

“UMRK Mobile / Remote Recordings UMRK Central / Over-dubs & Re-mix Frank Zappa Copyright Ⓒ 1982, published by Munchkin Music ASCAP (except for the monologue in track A2, which was improvised by Moon) Copyright Ⓒ 1982 Munchkin Music Ⓟ 19...”

Not On Label

calendar_today1991Bulgaria

“Tracks are listed sequentially, regardless of sides. Released on regular tape with simple full colour cover with tracklisting on back and flap. The actual track positioning can vary depending on the length of tape used for the dubbing pr...”

EMI Group / Fame

Argentina

“Total playing time side a: 21:12 side b: 20:55 Cassette body embossed with 'EMI'”

Stable Records (2)

Russia

UFO (4)

Singapore