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based on

BACH IS DEAD

The Residents Discography v4.3 by Marc Plainguet, thanks Marc

An "x" next to a line of release information indicates that it is out of print as far as is known.

updated July 30 2000

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

MEET THE RESIDENTS

x

LP

1977

Ralph

RR0677

US

  • 1st pressing: Modified starfish - B&W w/ split "a" Ralph logo , the inner sleeve is covered with the remains of a 'Meet' T-shirt. Includes info on 'List of Weirdo's' from Ralph Records.

x

CD

1988

Torso

CD416

HO

 

CD

1998

EuroRalph

CD018

GE

 

Program:

 Boots

 Numb Erone

 Guylum Bardot

 Breath and Length

 Consuelo's Departure

 Smelly Tongues

 Rest Aria

 Skratz

 Spotted Pinto Bean

 Infant Tango

 Seasoned Greetings

 N-ER-GEE (Crisis Blues)

 Fire*

 Explosion*

 Lightning*

 Aircraft Damage*


* CD only tracks. Not on 1997 releases.

Note:

The original version of 1000 copies of this album featured the infamous alteration of the Meet The Beatles album cover art. After this edition sold out they remastered the album and re-released it with different cover art. This re-release runs roughly 7 minutes shorter than the original. All versions since 1985 are the original full version of the album.

 

NOT AVAILABLE

x

LP

1978

Ralph

RR1174

US

  • 2nd pressing: Orange label - Re 3

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD414

HO

 

Program:

 Part One: Edweena

 Part Two: The Making of a Soul

 Part Three: Ship's A Goin' Down

 Part Four: Never Known Questions

 Epilogue

 Intro: Version*

 The Shoe Salesman*

 Crashing*

 Monkey and Bunny*

 Mahogany Wood*

 The Sailor Song*


* CD only tracks from "Title In Limbo". Not on 1997 releases.

Note:

Although this album was recorded in 1974 and was The Residents' second full length recording, they decided to put it in storage and not release it until they forgot it existed in 1978.

 

THE THIRD REICH 'N' ROLL

x

LP

1976

Ralph

RR1075

US

  • 2nd pressing: Gray carrot - split "a", repeat image, liner notes black on red

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD405

HO

 

CD

1993

EuroRalph

CD003

GE

  • 1st pressing: Different cover art - 3000 copies

 

Program:

 Swastikas on Parade

 Hitler Was a Vegetarian

 Satisfaction*

 Loser = Weed*

 Beyond the Valley of a Day in the Life*

 Flying*

* CD only tracks. Not on 1997 releases.

Note:

The EuroRalph CD comes with no bonus tracks and was offered through mailorder with a double floppy disk set of the "Third Reich 'N' Roll" multimedia program.

SATISFACTION

x

7"

1978

Ralph

RR7803

US

 

Program:

 Satisfaction

 Loser = Weed

Note:

The 1978 re-release was an edition of 30,000 copies pressed on transparent yellow vinyl and in a slightly redesigned 2 color sleeve.

 

FINGERPRINCE

x

LP

1977

Ralph

RR1276

US

  • 2nd pressing: Lighter brown cover, includes a small 'ignorance' poster

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD407

HO

 

CD/CD3

1995

EuroRalph

CD011

GE

 

Program:

 You Yesyesyes

 Home Age Conversation

 Godsong

 March de la Winni

 Bossy

 Boo Who?

 Tourniquet of Roses

 Death in Barstow*

 Melon Collie Lassie*

 Flight of the Bumble Roach*

 Walter Westinghouse*

 You Yeyesyes Again

 Six Things to a Cycle


* CD only tracks from "Babyfingers".

Note:

On the CD release "You Yesyesyes Again" is put after "Six Things To A Cycle". The original "Babyfingers" tracks including "Monstrous Intro" are included on an extra CD3 with the EuroRalph version.

BABYFINGERS

x

EP

1981

W.E.I.R.D.

WEIRD 1

US

 

CD3

1995

EuroRalph

CD011

GE

 

Program:

 Monstrous Intro

 Death In Barstow

 Melon Collie Lassie

 Flight of the Bumble Roach

 Walter Westinghouse

Note:

The 1981 edition released the The Residents Fan Club WEIRD (We Endorse Immediate Residents Deification) was a limited run of 1500 copies in black and pink cardboard covers.

THE RESIDENTS RADIO SPECIAL

x

CS

1977

Ralph

173

US

 

Program:

 Introduction

 Death in Barstow

 Interview

 Beyond the Valley of a Day in the Life

 Flying

 Satisfaction

 Interview

 Loser = Weed

 Interview

 Melon Collie Lassie

 Interview

 Santa Dog [medley]

 Interview

 King Kong

 Interview

 Kamakazi Lady

 Whoopy Snorp

 Interview

 Walter Westinghouse

 Credits

Note:

300 copies of this 1 hour show were sent to radio stations. No artwork was included. Only printed sheets which contained track listings. In 1983 Ralph Record began to sell copies to the public. The first 100 copies came the same as the original. The second pressing of 700-800 copies listed the contents on a white card in the cassette box.

DUCK STAB

x

EP

1978

Ralph

RR1177

US

  • 2nd pressing: Red label, there is a t-shirt, but no poster

 

Program:

 Laughing Song

 Blue Rosebuds

 Constantinople

 The Booker Tease

 Sinister Exaggerator

 Bach Is Dead

 Elvis and His Boss

Note:

The second pressing was also sold as a combo pack with a poster and t-shirt (750 copies).

   

DUCK STAB / BUSTER AND GLEN

x

LP

1978

Ralph

RR0278

US

  • 1st pressing: Green titles box on back , this copy includes the notations for 'Constantinople' and 'Blue Rosebuds' (Euroralph)

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD406

HO

 

2xCD3

1995

EuroRalph

CD007/008

GE

 

Program:

 Constantinople

 Sinister Exaggerator

 The Booker Tease

 Blue Rosebuds

 Laughing Song

 Bach Is Dead

 Elvis and His Boss

 Lizard Lady

 Semolina

 Birthday Boy

 Weight-Lifting Lulu

 Krafty Cheese

 Hello Skinny

 The Electrocutioner

 Disaster*

 Plants*

 Farmers*

 Twinkle*


* CD only tracks from "Goosebump". Not on 1997 releases.

Note:

All releases from 1987 onward are titled only as "Duck Stab".

NIBBLES

x

LP

1979

Ariola

Hr.200598

HO

 

Program:

 You Yesyesyes

 Santa Dog '78

 Gloria

 Rest Aria [Excerpt]

 Semolina

 The Spot

 Never Known Questions [Excerpt]

 Constantinople

 Laughing Song

 Making of a Soul [Excerpt]

 Skratz

 Good Lovin'

 Blue Rosebuds

 Six Things to a Cycle [Excerpt]

 The Electrocutioner

 

 

ESKIMO

x

LP

1979

Ralph

ESK7906

US

  • 1st pressing: White vinyl, gatefold cover

x

LP-PIC

1983

Ralph

RZ7906

US

  • Edition of 2500 copies

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD404

HO

 

CD

1996

EuroRalph

CD016

GE

 

Program:

 The Walrus Hunt

 Birth

 Artic Hysteria

 The Angry Angakok

 A Spirit Steals a Child

 The Festival of Death

 I Left My Heart in San Francisco*

 Dumbo the Clown (Who Loved Christmas)*

 Is He Really Bringing Roses? (The Replacement)*

 Time's Up*


* CD only tracks from "The Replacement". Not on 1997 release.

Note:

The first pressing of 10,000 copies came on white vinyl and says "FIRST PRESSING - 1979" on the inside of the gatefold cover.

 

DISKOMO

x

12"

1980

Ralph

RZ8006-D

US

  • Black vinyl

x

CD

1990

Torso

CD421

HO

 

Program:

 Diskomo

 Theme from The Walrus Hunt

 Bladder Music

 Crossing the Tundra

 Spirit Battle

 Sunrise

 Reprise Theme from The Walrus Hunt

 Goosebump

 Disaster

 Plants

 Farmers

 Twinkle

 Whoopy Snorp*

 Saint Nix*

 Diskomo (Live)*


* Tracks only on the Torso releases.

Note:

"Goosebump" is not on the Torso releases.

THE COMMERCIAL ALBUM

x

LP

1980

Pre

PRE X2

UK

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD413

HO

 

CD

1995

EuroRalph

CD010

GE

  • 1st pressing - 3000 copies

 

Program:


* CD only tracks. Not on 1997 release.

THE COMMERCIAL SINGLE

x

7"

1980

Pre

PRE 9

UK

 

Program:


* Tracks not listed on sleeve or label.

SHUT UP SHUT UP

x

7"

1980

Celluloid/ Ralph

1-6213

FR

 

Program:

Note:

This release was not sold separately, but was packaged in the French edition of the album.

MARK OF THE MOLE

x

LP

1981

Ralph

RZ8152

US

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD417

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks from "Intermission". Not on 1997 releases.

THE TUNES OF TWO CITIES

x

LP

1982

Ralph

RZ8202

US

  • 1st pressing: "444 Grove Street"

x

CD

1988

Torso

CD418

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks.

INTERMISSION

x

EP

1982

Ralph

RZ8252

US

  • Black vinyl

 

CD

1998

East Side Digital

81312

US

 

Program:

 

RESIDUE

x

LP

1983

Ralph

RZ8302

US

 

Program:

* Edited version.

THE MOLE SHOW LIVE AT THE ROXY

x

LP

1983

Ralph

Mole Show 001

US

  • Edition of 1800 copies

x

LP-PIC

1983

Ralph

C-002A

US

  • Edition of 1500 copies

 

Program:

Note:

This was originally a bootleg of a performance at The Roxy. Ralph released it after gaining possession of the master tapes.

 

THE MOLE SHOW LIVE IN VIENNA

x

7"

1983

AIM

2301

 AU

 

Program:

Note:

This is a bootleg of a performance in Vienna.

 

GEORGE AND JAMES

x

LP

1984

Ralph

RZ8402

US

  • 2nd pressing

 

CD

1993

EuroRalph

CD002

GE

  • 1st pressing: 2500 copies

 

Program:

THE WHITE SINGLE

x

7"

1984

Ralph

RZ8422

US

 

Program:

Note:

4000 copies of this release were pressed on white vinyl with a blue "iris" label and clear sleeve with red veins printed on it to acheive an eyeball effect. 300 of these had the labels for the A and B sides switched.

 

 

ASSORTED SECRETS

x

CS

1984

Ralph

181

US

  • Edition of 2000 copies

x

CD

2000

Ralph America

RA008

US

  • This copy is number 594/ 1200

 

Program:

* tracks only on the CD version

 

RALPH BEFORE '84 - VOLUME 1, THE RESIDENTS

x

LP

1984

Korova

240471-1

UK

 

Program:

 

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VILENESS FATS?

x

LP

1984

Ralph

RZ8452

US

  • black vinyl

x

CD

1991

Torso

CD204

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks taken from "The Census Taker".

 

THE CENSUS TAKER

x

LP

1985

Episode

ED21

US

  • Black vinyl

 

Program:

 

THE BIG BUBBLE

x

LP

1985

Ralph

RZ8552

US

  • 2nd pressing: Black vinyl

x

CD

1989

Torso

CD419

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks.

MEMORIAL HITS

x

LP

1985

Wave

SP25-6015

JA

 

Program:

Note:

The lyric sheet was not provided by The Residents.

THE PAL TV LP

x

LP

1985

Doublevision

DVR17

UK

  • 2nd pressing: Black vinyl, labels corrected

 

Program:

 

THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW / THE EYEBALL SHOW

x

CS

1986

Ralph

RZ-C602

US

x

LP

1986

Wave

SP25-6017

JA

 

Program:


* Not listed on the record.

** Cassette version only.

Note:

The Wave Records release comes with a lyric sheet provided by The Residents. The cassette release runs roughly 20 minutes longer and contains longer versions of songs which were edited on the album.

LIVE IN THE USA / THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

x

2xCD

1992

UWEB

UWEB 006/007

US

  • this is copy number 318/ 500

 

Program:

* Not listed in booklet.

Note:

The "Intro" track is the eulogy for the stolen eyeball. Both editions of this release were limited to 500 copies. The double CD edition was numbered.

HEAVEN?

CD

1986

Ryko

RCD 20012

US

 

Program:

HELL!

CD

1986

Ryko

RCD 20013

US

 

Program:

STARS & HANK FOREVER

x

LP

1986

Torso

33022

HO

x

CD

1986

Torso

CD022

HO

  • "Sousaside" mistitled as "Sousapart"

 

Program:


* CD only track.
+ Incorrectly titled as "El Capitan".

 

KAW-LIGA

x

7"-PIC

1986

Ralph

RZ8621

US

x

7"

1986

Ralph

RZ8622

US

  • Black vinyl

 

Program:

Note:

The first 2000 picture singles were pressed on transparent red vinyl. The 3000 copy non-picture pressing was on black vinyl and packaged in sleeves featuring artwork identical to the picture releases.

 

KAW-LIGA PRAIRIE MIX

x

12"

1986

Torso

12022

HO

x

CD3

1988

Torso

CD322

HO

 

Program:


* CD only track.

 

HIT THE ROAD JACK

x

7"-PIC

1987

Ralph

RR8721

US

  • 1 pressing: 200 copies with yellow label and no lines?

x

7"

1987

Torso

70032

HO

 

Program:

 

HIT THE ROAD JACK (SPECIAL ALMOST DANCE MIX)

x

12"

1987

Ralph

RR8732

US

x

12"

1987

Torso

12032

US

 

Program:


* These tracks are on the Ralph edition only.
+ This track is on the Torso edition only.

FOR ELSIE

x

CD

1990

Cryptic

CUBE-N.Y.E

US

  • Edition of 500 copies for promotion only. This version runs 10 minutes longer than the LP.

 

Program:

 

 

THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: LIVE IN HOLLAND

x

CD

1987

Torso

CD018

HO

x

CS

1986

Private

 

HO

  • Bootleg recording Paradiso show oct. 25-1986

x

CS

1986

Private

 

HO

  • Recordings from VPRO Radio Show

 

Program:

# this track on the CD only

* these tracks on the cassettes only

**bonustracks on the VPRO cassette

GOD IN THREE PERSONS

x

CD

1988

Ryko

RCD 20044

US

  • 2nd pressing: Black back cover

x

CD

1988

Torso

CD055

HO

  • 1st pressing: Pink back cover & red on disc (faulty sound)

 

2xCD

2000

EuroRalph

CD022

HO

 

Program:

*these tracks are on the EuroRalph release only

 

 

GOD IN THREE PERSONS SOUNDTRACK

x

CD

1988

Ryko

RCD 10045

US

  • 1st pressing: Pink back cover & red on disc (faulty sound)

x

LP

1988

Torso

33055

HO

  • Residents official G3P semi-calendar included with this copy

 

Program:

 

 

DOUBLE SHOT

x

7"

1988

Torso

70005

HO

x

CD3-PIC

1988

Torso

CD355

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks.
+ Track on Torso 7" only.

 

HOLY KISS OF FLESH

x

CD3

1988

Ryko

RCD3 1007

US

x

CD3

1988

Ryko

RCD3 1007

US

  • two copies

x

CD3

1993

EuroRalph

SP04

GE

 

Program:

Notes:

The 3" CD single came in a small gatefold jacket. The EuroRalph release is slightly remixed.

 

DISKOMO - LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO

x

FLEX

1988

Reflex Magazine

10371900-1

US

 

Program:

Note:

This release was a flexi-disc included with Volume 1, Issue 3 of Reflex Magazine (April 1988).

 

SANTA DOG '88

x

CD

1988

UWEB

UWEB 001

US

  • 2nd pressing: signed with yellow cover, number 1270.

 

Program:

Note:

This CD was given free to all UWEB (Uncle Willie's Eyeball Buddies) members.

 

THE SNAKEY WAKE

x

CD

1988

UWEB

UWEB 002

US

  • 2nd pressing: Glossy black disc ink

 

Program:

 

THE MOLE SHOW: LIVE IN HOLLAND

x

CD

1989

Torso

CD420

US

x

CS

1983

Private

 

HO

  • Recordings from VPRO Radio Vredenburg june 4th 1983

 

Program:

*cassette only

KAW-LIGA HOUSEY MIX

x

CD

1989

Torso

CD110

HO

 

Program:

 

THE KING AND EYE

x

CD

1989

Torso

CD137

HO

 

Program:

FROM THE PLAINS TO MEXICO

x

7"

1989

Stampa Alternativo

SCONC 012

IT

x

7"

1989

Stampa Alternativo

SCONC 012

IT

  • two copies

 

Program:

Note:

This 1-sided single came as a bonus item inside "The Residents - An Almost Complete Collection of Lyrics, 1972 to 1988". See elsewhere in this discography for more information on this book.

BUCKAROO BLUES

x

CD

1989

UWEB

UWEB 003

US

  • 2nd pressing: Green label on disc.

 

Program:

BUCKAROO BLUES & BLACK BARRY

x

CS

1989

Ralph

SP 007

US

 

Program:

Note:

This is a live recording at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco.

 

DON'T BE CRUEL

x

CD

1990

Torso

CD166

HO

x

CD

1990

Torso

CD166

HO

  • two copies

x

7"

1990

Torso

70166

HO

 

Program:


* CD only tracks not listed on package.

LIVER MUSIC

x

CD

1990

UWEB

UWEB 004

US

 

Program:

Note:

All tracks are from an assortment of live shows 1972-1990.

STRANGER THAN SUPPER

x

CD

1990

UWEB

USP 0012

US

 

Program:

 

 

CUBE-E: LIVE IN HOLLAND

x

CD

1990

Torso

CD169

HO

x

2xLP

1990

Torso

33169

HO

 

CS

1990

VPRO

Private

HO

 

Program:

Note:

on the cassette version are a selection of the tracks above commented by Homer Flynn.

 

CUBE-E: THE BABY KING

x

LP

199?

D. J.Assoc.

No number

 

 

Program:

Note:

this is a bootleg recording

 

 

FREAK SHOW

x

LP

1990

Torso

33183

HO

x

CD

1990

Torso

CD183

HO

x

CS

1990

Torso

99183

HO

x

CD

1994

EuroRalph

CD005

GE

x

BOX

1994

EuroRalph

BOX001

GE

  • Limited edition of 77 copies. Titled the "Freak Show Standart Box" it's a cardboard box stickered with the Freak Show logo and numbered. Contained inside is the Torso edition of the Freak Show audio CD, Torso vinyl LP, Freak Show T-shirt, softcover Freak Show comic book, Harry The Head promo postcard, promo eyeball, "I Love The Residents" sticker, and 4 eyeball balloons. This copy is number #8

 

CD

1995

EuroRalph

CD006

GE

  • CD with multimedia track

 

Program:

Note:

The EuroRalph versions have a different cover. The 1995 release from EuroRalph contains and extra track which is actually a multimedia track of a music video for "Lillie".

 

DAYDREAM B-LIVER

x

CD

1991

UWEB

UWEB 005

US

 

Program:

BLOWOFF

x

CD

1992

Cryptic

SP02

US

 

Program:

Note:

This release came free in the hard bound version of the Freak Show graphic novel from Dark Horse publishing and was later offered in the Ralph America catalog. See elsewhere in this discography for more information on the graphic novel.

OUR FINEST FLOWERS

x

CD

1992

EuroRalph

CD001

GE

  • 1st pressing: 5000 copies

 

Program:

 

SANTA DOG '92

x

CD

1992

UWEB

UWEB 009

US

 

Program:

Note:

This CD was given to UWEB members.

UNCLE WILLIE'S HIGHLY OPINIONATED GUIDE TO THE RESIDENTS

x

CD/BK

1993

Ralph

RZ9302/RS9309

US

 

Program:

Note:

This CD contains sixty excerpts from over twenty different releases and comes inside the book about The Residents. Both items are offered for sale separately. See elsewhere in this discography for more information on the book.

 

POOR KAW-LIGA'S PAIN

x

CD

1994

EuroRalph

CD004

GE

  • 1st pressing: 5000 copies

 

Program:

GINGERBREAD MAN

CD

1994

EuroRalph

CD009

GE

 

Program:

HUNTERS

 

CD

1995

Milan

73138 35701-2

US

 

Program:

HAVE A BAD DAY

CD

1996

EuroRalph

CD013

GE

 

Program:

POLLEX CHRISTI

x

CD

1997

Ralph America

RA001

US

  • 2nd pressing: Un-numbered edition of 100 copies

 

Program:

OUR TIRED, OUR POOR, OUR HUDDLED MASSES

x

4xCD

1997

Euroralph

CD017

GE

 

Program:

LIVE AT THE FILLMORE

x

2xCD

1998

Ralph America

None

US

x

2xCD

1998

Ralph America

None

US

  • Limited edition of 1200 numbered copies , copies 217 & 218

 

Program:

RESIDUE DEUX

 

CD

1998

East Side Digital

81322

US

 

Program:

* Different version than appears of "Residue".

Notes:

This is a re-release of "Residue" with some major additions. Tracks 1 - 12 are the same as the original LP except "Walter Westinghouse" is replaced with "Scent of Mint". All other tracks were added for this release.

 

WORMWOOD: CURIOUS STORIES FROM THE BIBLE

 

CD

1998

EuroRalph

CD019

GE

 

Program:

Note:

The first 5000 copies of the EuroRalph edition come with a sticker of a Resident praying.

I HATE HEAVEN

CD

1998

EuroRalph

CD020

GE

 

Program:

Note:

This is a promotional release.

IN BETWEEN SCREAMS

 

CD

1999

 

NO DETAILS

 

  • Intermission music from the Residents Wormwood

 

Program:

 

LAND OF MYSTERY

CD

1999

Ralph America

RA005

US

  • This copy is number 849/ 1300

 

Program:

 

 

REFUSED (SANTA '99)

CD

1999

Ralph America

RA006

US

  • This copy is number 1280/ 1333

 

Program:

 

 

WORMWOOD LIVE 1999

2CD

1997

Ralph America

RA007??

US

  • This copy is number 1172/ 1200

 

Program:

 

 

DISKOMO 2000

CD

2000

ESD

ESD 81512

US

 

Program:

 

ROADWORMS -the Berlin Sessions-

 

CD

2000

ESD

ESD 81532

US

 

CD

2000

Euro Ralph

CD023

GE

 

Program:

 

DOTCOM

CD

2000

Ralph America

RA009

US

  • This copy is number 298/ 1200

 

Program:

 

 

AUDIO COMPILATION APPEARANCES

 

 

SUBTERRANEAN MODERN

x

LP

1979

Ralph

SM7908

US

  • 1st pressing: Pink label

 

Program:

MINIATURES

x

LP

1981

Pipe

PIPE 2

UK

 

Program:

Note:

The Pipe LP came with a poster collage of all the artists involved and 5000 copies were made.

 

THE RECOMMENDED RECORDS SAMPLER

x

2xLP

1982

Recommended

104

UK

 

Program:

10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

 

CD

1998

Ralph America

RA003

US

  • this copy is number 410/ 1000

 

Program:

Note:

Snippets from The Residents' recordings are used throughout the whole release along with many other Ralph artists.

 

FILM NOIR AMERICAN STYLE

x

2xCS

1984

Ding Dong

DDC-010

HO

 

Program:

 

STEAL THIS DISC

x

CD

1987

Ryko

RCD 00056

US

 

Program:

 

 

POTATOES

x

LP

1987

Torso

33033

HO

 

CD

1987

Elemental/Ralph

ER87172

US

 

Program:

 

 

STEAL THIS DISC! 2

x

CD

1988

Ryko

RCD 00076

US

x

CD

1989

CBS/Ryko

RXCD 00076

US

 

Program:

Notes:

The CBS release is titled "Steal This Disc!". It's not titled number 2.

 

TURN UP THE BASS VOLUME 1

x

CD

1989

Arcade

01 376161

HO

x

2xLP

1989

Arcade

01 376022

HO

 

Program:

 

KNITTING ON THE ROOF

CD

1999

J*M

KFW 260

US

 

Program:

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

THE MOLE SHOW / WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VILENESS FATS?

 

VID

1984

Ralph

RV620

US

 

Program:

Note:

Only excerpts of most of these tracks are heard. The Ralph edition is in the NTSC standard. The Doublevision edition is in the PAL standard.

VIDEO VOODOO

x

VID

1987

Palace

PPS 2025

US

 

Program:


* This video was produced and directed by The Residents for the song by Renaldo And The Loaf

Note:

The Palace edition is in the PAL standard.

THE EYES SCREAM

 

VID

1991

Torso

VID 7001

HO

  • Scrambled eye on cover

 

note:

This videotape is a history of The Residents hosted by Penn & Teller. It contains excerpts from most of their videos and some are in their complete form. It also contains the complete "Don't Be Cruel" video, their performance of "From the Plains to Mexico" and "Teddy Bear" on Night Music, and other TV appearances. The Torso release is in the PAL video standard.

FREAK SHOW VIDEO PRESS RELEASE

x

VID

1991

Ralph

No catalog #

US

 

Program:

Note:

This video came with a Harry the Head postcard.

 

 

TWENTY TWISTED QUESTIONS

LD

1992

Voyager

V-1053L

US

 

VID

1993

EuroRalph

SP005

GE

  • Numbered and sold through mail order , this is number 47

 

Program:

Note:

This is a retrospective of The Residents video work. The video tape was made for those without laser disc players and contains interactive single frame information not designed for viewing on video tape. The laser disc is available in NTSC only, but the video tape is available also in PAL.

 

FREAK SHOW CD-ROM VIDEO TOUR

VID

1995

Ralph

R082

US

 

Note:

This video was offered for those without computers and shows you the major features of the CD-ROM as well as the full screen version of the "Harry the Head" video. This video is PAL format.

 

DISFIGURED NIGHT

VID

1997

Cryptic Corporation

No catalog #

US

 

Note:

This is a video of the peformance at the PopKomm music festival in Koln, Germany and runs 31:19.

 

 

MULTIMEDIA

 

 

GEORGE & JAMES

x

2xFD

1993

Infobook/EuroRalph

No catalog #

GE

 

Note:

This was a promotional release in IBM/Windows format.

FREAK SHOW

CDR

1994

Voyager

CDRM 1255030

US

 

Note:

This CD-ROM is a hybrid version.

 

THE THIRD REICH 'N' ROLL

2xFD

1994

EuroRalph

No catalog #

GE

 

Note:

An IBM/Windows release was sold by mail order only.

 

THE GINGERBREAD MAN

CDR

1995

Ion

40068

US

 

Note:

This CD-ROM is in Windows format.

 

BAD DAY ON THE MIDWAY

x

CDR

1995

Inscape

1-887428-03-8

US

 

Note:

This CD-ROM is in a hybrid format for either Windows or Macintosh.

 

WORMWOOD LIVE CDRec

CDRec

1999

Download

Private

GE

 

Note:

This is a video of the peformance at the Art and Exhibition Hall, Bonn, Germany.

 

 

BOOKS

 

 

THE CRYPTIC GUIDE TO THE RESIDENTS

x

BK

1986

Ralph

No catalog #

US

 

Note:

This book profiles The Residents' career up to the middle of 1986. The regular edition of 1500 copies of this book has a one color cover and no single.

 

THE RESIDENTS - AN ALMOST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF LYRICS, 1972 TO 1988

BK/7"

1989

Stampa Alternativa

No catalog #

IT

  • 2nd printing: TV pictures on front and back, two copies

 

Note:

This is a book of The Residents lyrics up to 1988 and came with the one-sided single "From the Plains to Mexico". See elsewhere in this discography for more information on the single.

 

FREAK SHOW

GN

1992

Dark Horse Publishing softbound

1-878574-32-9

US

 

GN

1992

Dark Horse Publishing hardbound

1-878574-32-9

US

 

Note:

This graphic novel came in a softbound version and a hardbound version with the Blowoff CD. See elsewhere in this discography for more information on the CD.

 

MEET THE RESIDENTS - AMERICA'S MOST ECCENTRIC BAND

BK

1993

SAF Publishing Ltd.

0-946719-12-8

UK

 

Note:

This book by Ian Shirley covers the history of The Residents with photos and interviews.

 

UNCLE WILLIE'S HIGHLY OPINIONATED GUIDE TO THE RESIDENTS

BK/CD

1993

Cryptic Corporation

RS9309/RZ9302

US

 

Note:

This book covers The Residents' history and covers their artistic creativities in detail along with photos and critiques covering their entire career. It also comes with a CD with examples of their music over a 20 year period. See elsewhere in this discography for detailed information on the CD.

 

THE RESIDENTS - EYEBALL TO EYEBALL

BK

1995

ARGO

80-89794-80-2

CZ

 

Note:

Hardbound book, 276 pages in Slowakish/English.

 

THE RESIDENTS' BAD DAY ON THE MIDWAY: THE OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE

BK

1996

Prima Publishing

0-7615-0348-X

US

 

Note:

This book covers the Residents' CD-ROM thoroughly with lots of background information on the characters, creators, and the creation of the project.

 

 

 

AUDIO COLLABORATIONS

 

 

SNAKEFINGER - THE SPOT

x

7"

1978

Ralph

RR7805

US

 

Program:

Note:

The Residents co-wrote "The Spot" with Snakefinger and perform their song "Smelly Tongues" with him. This release of 35,000 copies was pressed on blue vinyl.

SNAKEFINGER - WHAT WILBUR? / KILL THE GREAT RAVEN

x

7"

1979

Ralph

RR-WIL7909

US

 

Program:

Note:

The Residents co-wrote and perform on these two songs.

SNAKEFINGER - CHEWING HIDES THE SOUND

x

LP

1979

Ralph

SNK7909

US

 

Program:


* These tracks were co-written with The Residents.

SNAKEFINGER - THE MODEL

x

7"

1980

Ralph

SN8005-S

US

 

Program:

Note:

"The Model" is a cover of the song by Kraftwerk. "Talkin' in the Town" was co-written with The Residents.

SNAKEFINGER - THE MAN IN THE DARK SEDAN

x

7"

1980

Ralph

SN8051-S

US

 

Program:

Note:

"The Man in the Dark Sedan" was co-written with The Residents.

SNAKEFINGER - GREENER POSTURES

x

LP

1980

Ralph

SN8053-L

US

 

Program:


* These tracks were co-written with The Residents.

 

SNAKEFINGER - CHEWING HIDES THE SOUND/ GREENER POSTURES

2xCD

1999

EuroRalph

CD021

US

 

Program:


* These tracks were co-written with The Residents.

 

GARY PANTER - TORNADER TO THE TATER

x

7"

1981

Index

004

US

 

Program:

Note:

The Residents performed minor backing instrumentation and provided arrangement and mixing assistance. The cover folds out into a full color 20" by 28" poster.

 

SNAKEFINGER - MANUAL OF ERRORS

x

LP

1982

Ralph

SN8203

US

 

CD

1990

TEC Tones

90302

US

 

Program:


* CD only tracks.

+ These tracks were co-written with The Residents.

THE RESIDENTS & RENALDO AND THE LOAF - TITLE IN LIMBO

x

LP

1983

Ralph

RR8351

US

 

CD

1998

Ralph America

?

US

  • Limited edition of 1000 copies, this is number 591

 

Program:

THE FOO FOO HEADS - WE DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS

x

CS

1985

Elemental

EKS 8518

US

 

Program:

 

NEGATIVLAND - ESCAPE FROM NOISE

x

CD

1987

SST

SST CD 133

US

 

Program:


Note:

The Residents are credited for "hoots and clanging".

 

SNAKEFINGER - A COLLECTION OF SONGS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED WITH THE RESIDENTS 1978 - 1988

x

CD

1988

Torso

CD415

HO

 

Program:

PHILIP CHARLES LITHMAN AKA SNAKEFINGER

x

CD

1992

UWEB

UWEB 008

US

 

Program:

 

 

COVERS

 

 

VARIOUS COVERS

 

CDREC

 

 

Private

 

 

Program:

 

RENTAKIL D. - EUROSOIL 1

 

CS

198?

Finger in the Dike/ Chaos Breweries

HOLE 003/ CBT05

HO

 

Program:

 

C.W.VRTACEK - NOW AVAILABLE

x

CS

 

 

No Number

 

 

CDREC

 

 

Private

 

 

Program:


Note:

This is a parody

 

ONLY A MOTHER - FERAL CHICKENS

 

2xCD

1995

TecTones

95002

US

 

Program:

 

PRIMUS - PARADISO AMSTERDAM 1990

 

2xCD

1992

Hammerjack

HJ 009/ 010

GE

 

Program:


Note:

This is a bootleg CD.

PRIMUS - CHEESY EP 2

 

CD single

1992

Interscope

A 6167CDX

US

 

Program:

Sinister Exaggerator [ Primus]

PRIMUS - MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS

 

CD single

1992

Interscope

96208 2

US

 

Program:

Sinister Exaggerator [ Primus]

PRIMUS - BURNING UP!

 

CD

1992

Razor Blade

RB 502

IT

 

Program:


Note:

This is a bootleg CD.

PRIMUS - WYNONA'S BIG BROWN BEAVER

 

CD single

1995

Interscope

6544957762

US

 

Program:

Hello Skinny/ Constantinople [ Primus]

 

THE RESIDENTS UNMASKED 2

x

CS

1995?

ECTO Tapes

ECTO 41

US

 

Program:

 

THE RESIDENTS PREVIEW GUIDE TO EYE-SORE

x

7"

1996

Vaccination

No Number

US

 

Program:

 

 

EYE SORE - A STAB AT THE RESIDENTS

 

CD

1996

Vaccination

VAC 006

US

 

Program:

 

 

 

RELATED RECORDINGS

 

SNAKEFINGER

 

SNAKEFINGER - LIVE IN AMSTELVEEN 1981

 

CS

1981

VPRO Radio

Private 129

HO

 

Program:

 

SNAKEFINGER - LIVE & HOMER FLYNN INTERVIEWS

 

CS

198?

VPRO Radio

Private 129

HO

 

Program:

SNAKEFINGER'S VESTAL VIRGINS - LIVE IN CHICAGO 1986

 

CD

1996

TecTones

96032

US

 

Program:

SNAKEFINGER - LIVE MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY 1981

 

CDRec

1981 ?

Internet

Private

WWW

 

Program:

 

SNAKEFINGER'S HISTORY OF THE BLUES - LIVE IN EUROPE

x

LP

1984

Rough Trade

RTD 24

GE

 

Program:

 

SNAKEFINGER'S VESTAL VIRGINS - NIGHT OF DESIRABLE OBJECTS

 

LP

1986

Ralph

RR8703

US

 

CD

198?

Red

RED CD 78

FR

 

Program:

 

* These tracks are CD only

 

 

SNAKEFINGER'S VESTAL VIRGINS - THERE'S NO JUSTICE IN LIFE

 x

7"

1987

Ralph

RR8715

US

 

Program:

 

RALPH RECORDS

 

ART BEARS - RATS & MONKEYS

 x

7"

1979

Ralph

RR7904

US

 

Program:

CLUB FOOT ORCHESTRA - WILD BEASTS

x

LP

1986

Ralph

CF8699

US

 

Program:

CLUB FOOT ORCHESTRA - KIDNAPPED

x

LP

1987

Ralph

CF87991

US

 

Program:

 

FRESHLY WRAPPED CANDIES - I LIKE YOU

x

CD

1989

Ralph

RR8954-2

US

 

Program:

FRED FRITH - GRAVITY

x

LP

1980

Ralph

FF8057 L

US

 

Program:

 

FRED FRITH - DANCING IN THE STREET

 x

7"

1980

Ralph

FF8056-S

US

 

Program:

 

FRED FRITH - SPEECHLESS

x

LP

1981

Ralph

FF8106

US

 

Program:

 

FRED FRITH - CHEAP AT HALF THE PRICE

x

LP

1983

Ralph

FF8356

US

 

Program:

MX-80 SOUND - OUT OF THE TUNNEL

x

LP

1980

Ralph

MX8002

US

 

Program:

 

 

MX-80 SOUND - SOMEDAY YOU"LL BE KING

 x

7"

1980

Ralph

MX8001-S

US

 

Program:

MX-80 SOUND - CROWD CONTROL

x

LP

1981

Ralph

MX8102

US

 

Program:

 

MX-80 SOUND - O TYPE

 x

7"

1980

Ralph

MX8055-S

US

 

Program:

MICHAEL PERILSTEIN - GODZILLA VS YOUR MOTHER

x

LP

1986

Ralph

MP8600

US

 

Program:

NASH THE SLASH - THE MILLION YEAR PICNIC

x

LP

1984

Ralph

NS 8409

US

 

Program:

RENALDO & THE LOAF - SONGS FOR SWINGING LARVAE

x

LP

1981

Ralph

RL8106

US

 

Program:

RENALDO & THE LOAF - ARABIC YODELLING

x

LP

1983

Ralph

RL8308

US

 

Program:

RHYTHM & NOISE - CONTENTS UNDER NOTICE

x

LP

1984

Ralph

RN8405

US

 

Program:

TUXEDOMOON - HALF-MUTE

x

LP

1980

Ralph

TX8004 L

US

 

Program:

 

 

TUXEDOMOON - WHAT USE?

 x

7"

1980

Ralph

TX8003-S

US

 

Program:

TUXEDOMOON - DARK COMPANION

 x

7"

1980

Ralph

TX8054-S

US

 

Program:

TUXEDOMOON - DESIRE

LP

198?

Celluloid/ Ralph

CEL 6582

FR

 

Program:

UZ JSME DOMA - POHADKY ZE ZAPOTREBI

 

CD

1995

EuroRalph

CD012

GE

 

Program:

YELLO - SOLID PLEASURE

x

LP

1980

Ralph

YL8059 L

US

 

Program:

YELLO - CLARO QUE SI!

x

LP

1980

Do It/ Ralph

RIDE 8

UK

 

Program:

 

 

RALPH 1981 - BUY OR DIE

 x

7"

1981

Ralph

RR8125

US

 

Program:

 

BEETS

 

CD

1990

TecTones/ Elemental

90902

US

 

Program:

 

GOOBERS VOL. 1

 

CD

1993

TecTones/ Elemental

93902

US

 

Program:

LINKS

 

 

 

AUDIO

AUDIO COMPILATION APPEARANCES

VIDEO

MULTIMEDIA

BOOKS

AUDIO COLLABORATIONS

COVERS

RELATED RECORDINGS RALPH

TOP

LINKS & SOURCES

 

based on

BACH IS DEAD

The Residents Discography v4.3 by Marc Plainguet, thanks Marc