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Frank Zappa – Läther

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Label:	Rykodisc – RCD 10574/76
Format:	3 x CD, Album, Stereo, Thick Jewel Case
Country:	US
Released:	Sep 24, 1996
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Classical
Style:	Jazz-Rock, Avantgarde, Prog Rock, Post-Modern

Tracklist

1-1	Re-Gyptian Strut Bass – James "Bird Legs" Youman* Brass [All] – Bruce Fowler (3) Drums – Chester Thompson Keyboards – George Duke Percussion – FZ*, Ruth Underwood	4:36
1-2	Naval Aviation In Art? Bass – Dave Parlato Conductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael Zearott Drums – Terry Bozzio Guitar – FZ* Percussion – Emil Richards	1:32
1-3	A Little Green Rosetta Bass [Part Two] – Roy Estrada Drums [Part Two] – Terry Bozzio Keyboards [Part One] – George Duke Keyboards [Part Two] – Andre Lewis Lead Guitar [Part Two] – FZ* Vocals [Vocal, Part One] – FZ*	2:48
1-4	Duck Duck Goose Bass [Part One] – Patrick O'Hearn Drums [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – Terry Bozzio Guitar [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – FZ*, Ray White Violin [Part One], Keyboards [Part One] – Eddie Jobson	3:01
1-5	Down In De Dew Drums – Jim Gordon Guitar [All Guitars], Bass – FZ*	2:57
1-6	For The Young Sophisticate Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Ralph Humphrey Keyboards – George Duke Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Vocals – Ricky Lancelotti	3:14
1-7	Tryin' To Grow A Chin Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray White Violin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	3:26
1-8	Broken Hearts Are For Assholes Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray White Violin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:40
1-9	The Legend Of The Illinois Enema Bandit Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	12:41
1-10	Lemme Take You To The Beach Bass – Max Bennett Bongos – Don Brewer Drums – Paul Humphrey Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Keyboards, Yodeling – Eddie Jobson Vocals – Davey Moire	2:46
1-11	Revised Music For Guitar & Low Budget Orchestra Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Keyboards, Vocals – George Duke Trombone – Bruce Fowler (3)	7:36
1-12	RDNZL Bass – James "Bird Legs" Youman* Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar – FZ* Keyboards – George Duke Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	8:14
2-1	Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me? Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Vocals – FZ, Ray White Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Violin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Vocals – FZ, Ray White Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Violin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:56
2-2	The Black Page #1 Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	1:57
2-3	Big Leg Emma Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	2:11
2-4	Punky's Whips Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	11:06
2-5	Flambé Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar – FZ* Keyboards – George Duke Percussion – Ruth Underwood	2:05
2-6	The Purple Lagoon Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	16:20
2-7	Pedro's Dowry Bass – Dave Parlato Conductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael Zearott Drums – Terry Bozzio Guitar – FZ* Percussion – Emil Richards	7:45
2-8	Läther Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	3:50
2-9	Spider Of Destiny Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar – FZ* Keyboards – George Duke Percussion – Ruth Underwood	2:40
2-10	Duke Of Orchestral Prunes Bass – Dave Parlato Conductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael Zearott Drums – Terry Bozzio Guitar – FZ* Percussion – Emil Richards	4:21
3-1	Filthy Habits Bass – Dave Parlato Drums – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Keyboards – FZ*	7:12
3-2	Titties 'N Beer Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Flute – Lou Marini Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax], Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber Bass, Vocals – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Keyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie Jobson Lead Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Narrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don Pardo Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray White Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Flute – Mike Brecker* Timpani, Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Samuels* Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Tom Malone Trumpet – Randy Brecker	5:23
3-3	The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Synthesizer – FZ*	8:31
3-4	The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary Bass – Tom Fowler Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar, Vocals – FZ* Keyboards, Vocals – George Duke Trombone – Bruce Fowler (3)	20:56
	+ Bonus Tracks
3-5	Regyptian Strut (1993) Bass – James "Bird Legs" Youman* Brass [All Brass] – Bruce Fowler (3) Drums [Drum Overdubs] – Chad Wackerman Keyboards – George Duke Percussion – FZ*, Ruth Underwood	4:42
3-6	Leather Goods Bass – Patrick O'Hearn Drums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio Guitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray White Violin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	6:01
3-7	Revenge Of The Knick Knack People	2:25
3-8	Time Is Money Bass – James "Bird Legs" Youman* Drums – Chester Thompson Guitar – FZ* Keyboards – George Duke Percussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	3:04

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Published By – Munchkin Music
Published By – Frank Zappa Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rykodisc
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Zappa Family Trust
Copyright © – Zappa Family Trust
Glass Mastered At – Disque Americ

Credits

Compiled By [Bonus Section Assembly], Edited By [Bonus Section Edits], Mastered By [Bonus Section Mastering] – Spencer Chrislu
Cover [Cover Execution], Design [Layout Design] – Steven Jurgensmeyer
Design Concept [Cover Concept] – Dweezil Zappa
Engineer [Transfer Engineer] – David Dondorf*, Spencer Chrislu
Liner Notes – Gail Zappa, Simon Prentis
Mastered By [Digital Mastering & EQ] – Spencer Chrislu
Other [Deep-dish Descriptives] – Simon Prentis
Other [Enthusiasm] – Jill Christiansen
Other [Forward Motion] – Gail Zappa
Photography By [Photo] – Dave Patrick, Michael Ochs Archives, Neil Zlozower, Norman Seeff
Producer [Produced By], Composed By, Arranged By – Frank Zappa
Research [Vaultmeisterment] – Joe Travers
Songwriter [Songs Written By] – Frank Zappa

Notes

All songs published by Munchkin Music except track 2-10 published by Frank Zappa Music.
FZ, Zappa, Frank Zappa and the "moustache" are marks belonging to the Zappa Family Trust.
℗ 1996 Rykodisc.
℗ 1996 The Zappa Family Trust.
© 1996 The Zappa Family Trust.
Artwork © 1996 The Zappa Family Trust.

Recorded 1973-1977

Läther was originally conceived by Zappa as a 4-record box set that was rejected by his record company in early 1977. Most of the compositions were re-edited (sometimes with other arrangements) over the next two years into several albums (principally Live In New York, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, & Orchestral Favorites). The project was released only in 1996.

Tracks 5 to 8 on CD3 are bonus tracks to the original Läther box set.

Printed in USA, Manufactured in Canada

Special thanks to Susan S. Kaplan & Silvio.

The disc came with a paper wrap-around of the font and back cover, with the FZ Rykodisc catalogue listed inside.
The inner trays of this double sided jewel case has a light clear green color.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 14431 05742 7
Barcode (Scanned): 014431057427
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD1, mirrored): DADR 0SU11<910>RCD10574ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD1): [none]
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD1): IFPI8127
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD2, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD2): [none]
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD2): IFPI8116
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - CD3, mirrored): DADR 0SU41<0910>RCD10576ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - CD3): [none]
Mould SID Code (Variant 1 - CD3): IFPI8119
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD1, mirrored): DADR 0SU11<910>RCD10574ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD1): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD1): IFPI8103
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD2, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD2): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD2): IFPI8109
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - CD3, mirrored): DADR 0SU41<0910>RCD10576ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2 - CD3): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 2 - CD3): IFPI8119
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD1, mirrored): DADR 0SU11<910>RCD10574ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD1): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD1): IFPI 8150
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD2, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD2): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD2): IFPI 8116
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - CD3, mirrored): DADR 0SU41<0910>RCD10576ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3 - CD3): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 3 - CD3): none
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - CD1, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4 - CD1): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 4 - CD1): IFPI 8123
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - CD2, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4 - CD2): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 4 - CD2): IFPI 8117
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - CD3, mirrored): DADR 0SU41<0910>RCD10576ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4 - CD3): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 4 - CD3): IFPI 8117
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - CD1, mirrored): DADR 0SU11<910>RCD10574ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5 - CD1): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 5 - CD1): IFPI8118
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - CD2, mirrored): DADR 0SU61<0910>RCD10575ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5 - CD2): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 5 - CD2): IFPI8118
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - CD3, mirrored): DADR 0SU41<0910>RCD10576ADV
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5 - CD3): IFPI L481
Mould SID Code (Variant 5 - CD3): IFPI 8128

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Läther (4×LP, Album, Test Pressing)	Mercury	SRZ-4-1500	US	1977
New Submission	Läther (4×LP, Unofficial Release)	Edison Records (2)	SRZ-4-1500	US	1978
Recently Edited	Läther (3×CD, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release)	G. & P. Essential Music	000085/86/87	Russia	1996
New Submission	Läther (3×CD, Album, Promo)	Rykodisc	RCD 10574/76 ADV	US	1996
Recently Edited	Läther (4×LP, Album, LP, Single Sided, Box Set, Limited Edition)	Rykodisc	VAJK-0001/5	Japan	1996

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