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

Frank Zappa – Sheik Yerbouti was released in March 1979 as a double LP and pairs Zappa's sharpest rock instincts with irreverent humour and experimental bite. The tracks, largely recorded live and refined in the studio, range from catchy numbers like “Dancin' Fool” and “Bobby Brown” to intricate arrangements like “The Sheik Yerbouti Tango” and “Yo' Mama”.

On offer is the EU original pressing from 1979 on CBS (CBS 88339 / 88339) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve with hype sticker and inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS - CBS 88339 / 88339
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo, Auto-coupled, Gatefold
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: March 1979
• Genre: Rock, Avant-garde, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Double LP, gatefold sleeve, hype sticker, inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (corner wear; hype sticker on front)

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

Terry Bozzio (Drums, Vocals), Patrick O'Hearn (Bass, Vocals), Napoleon M. Brock (Backing Vocals), David Ocker (Clarinet).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the EU original pressing from 1979 on CBS.

Which songs stand out?
“Dancin' Fool”, “Bobby Brown”, “City Of Tiny Lites” and “Flakes”.

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.