Frank Zappa – Sleep Dirt (1979) (Discreet DSK 2292) [24-bit/96kHz & redbook format]

Inspired by MusicLover28 giving us ZINY (uncensored!!!), this post concludes the remaining individually released LPs that comprised Läther. Hope you enjoy it! And thanks to MusicLover28 for the rare first pressing of ZINY, very hard to find! Now if someone would find a copy of Läther, for us completist freaks…!

The Album, was originally entirely instrumental. The CD re-release, however, has vocals added in.

Relation to LÄTHER

Five Sleep Dirt tracks appear on the Läther album. The differences between the versions are as follows [full Läther walkthrough by Zoot]:

“Filthy Habits”: Läther has a shorter edit of the Sleep Dirt vinyl version.
“Flambay”: Läther has a shorter edit of the same instrumental version as the Sleep Dirt vinyl; the Sleep Dirt CD has a different mix. The Läther version is spelled “Flambé“.
“Spider of Destiny”: Läther has a shorter edit of the same instrumental version as the Sleep Dirt vinyl; the Sleep Dirt CD has a different mix.
“Regyptian Strut”: Läther has the same mix as the Sleep Dirt vinyl; the Sleep Dirt CD has a different mix.
“Time Is Money”: Läther has the Sleep Dirt vinyl version as a bonus track; the Sleep Dirt CD has a slightly different version.
“The Ocean Is the Ultimate Solution”: Läther has a shorter edit of the Sleep Dirt vinyl version.

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DR13 -4.03 dB -18.73 dB A3 Spider Of Destiny.wav
DR12 -5.39 dB -19.18 dB A4 Regyptian Strut.wav
DR13 -2.97 dB -18.80 dB B1 Time Is Money.wav
DR12 -6.72 dB -22.16 dB B2 Sleep Dirt.wav
DR13 -2.91 dB -17.88 dB B3 The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution.wav
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Number of files: 7
Official DR value: DR13
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Frank Zappa – guitar, percussion, keyboards, synthesizer
Patrick O’Hearn – bass guitar
Terry Bozzio – drums
George Duke – keyboards, vocals
Bruce Fowler – brass
Stephen Marcussen – mastering, equalization
Gary Panter – art director
Dave Parlato – bass guitar
Bob Stone – mastering, remastering, equalization
Chester Thompson – drums
Ruth Underwood – percussion, keyboards
James “Bird Legs” Youman – bass guitar, rhythm guitar

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