Frank Zappa - Sleep Dirt (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Frank Zappa – Sleep Dirt was released in 1979 on Discreet and shows Zappa from his atmospheric, mostly instrumental side. Jazz-rock, intricate prog structures and avant-garde detail come together in pieces like “Filthy Habits”, “Regyptian Strut” and “The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution”; the cover was drawn by Gary Panter.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1979 on Discreet (DIS 59 211) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Discreet – DIS 59 211
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Avant-garde, Jazz-Rock, Prog Rock – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (corner / shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Filthy Habits (7:33)
2. Flambay (5:02)
3. Spider Of Destiny (2:54)
4. Regyptian Strut (4:15)

Side B

1. Time Is Money (2:52)
2. Sleep Dirt (3:20)
3. The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution (13:20)

Personnel

Frank Zappa (Written-By), Gary Panter (Illustration, Cover), John Cabalka (Art Direction).

Frequently asked questions

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

Which songs stand out?
“Filthy Habits”, “Regyptian Strut”, “Time Is Money” and “The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution”.

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 Jazz Rock collection.