Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti (Vinyl 2LP | EU Original | 1979)

Frank Zappa – Sheik Yerbouti was released in 1979 and is one of Zappa's most successful double albums. Rock, prog and avant-garde meet biting satire that targets everything from the disco boom to the zeitgeist. It features “Dancin' Fool”, “Bobby Brown” and “Flakes” – plus the long “Yo' Mama”.

On offer is the 1979 European original pressing on CBS (CBS 88339) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve with original inner sleeves (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 88339
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Art Rock, Avantgarde, Parody, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, OIS – original inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Have Been In You (3:33)
2. Flakes (6:41)
3. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes (3:46)
4. I'm So Cute (4:20)

Side B

1. Jones Crusher (2:49)
2. What Ever Happened To All The Fun In The World (0:33)
3. Rat Tomago (5:15)
4. We've Got To Get Into Something Real (0:32)
5. Bobby Brown (2:43)
6. Rubber Shirt (2:58)
7. The Sheik Yerbouti Tango (2:44)

Side C

1. Baby Snakes (1:50)
2. Tryin' To Grow A Chin (3:32)
3. City Of Tiny Lites (5:30)
4. Dancin' Fool (3:43)
5. Jewish Princess (3:16)

Side D

1. Wild Love (4:10)
2. Yo' Mama (12:38)

Personnel

Frank Zappa (Composed By), Terry Bozzio (Drums, Vocals), Patrick O'Hearn (Bass, Vocals), Napoleon M. Brock (Background Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 European original pressing on CBS with original inner sleeves.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Dancin' Fool”, “Bobby Brown”, “Flakes”, “City Of Tiny Lites” and “Yo' Mama”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.