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

Frank Zappa – Sheik Yerbouti was released in 1979 as a double album and is one of his most successful records. Zappa mixes rock, art rock, prog and parody with biting humour – as heard in "Dancin' Fool", "Bobby Brown", "Flakes" and "Broken Hearts Are For Assholes". Musicians include Terry Bozzio on drums and Patrick O'Hearn on bass.

On offer is the UK original pressing from 1979 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: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Art Rock, Avant-garde, Parody, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold, OIS – original inner sleeves, 2LP

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 Gotta 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), Patrick O'Hearn (Bass Guitar), Napoleon M. Brock (Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the listing this is the UK original pressing from 1979 on CBS (CBS 88339).

Which songs are best known?
"Dancin' Fool", "Bobby Brown" and "Flakes" are among the best-known tracks.

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.