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Frank Zappa Jazz-Rock Avantgarde Prog Rock Post-Modern 1996 Europe

Performer Frank Zappa
Title Läther
Date of release 1996
Country Europe
Style Jazz-Rock, Avantgarde, Prog Rock, Post-Modern
Other formats AUD AHX VQF MP1 MP4 AAC APE
Genre Jazz / Rock / Classical
Size MP3 1296 mb
Size FLAC 1696 mb
Rating: 4.3
Votes: 326

'Läther'' (/lɛðɜːr/, or "Leather") is the sixty-fifth official album by Frank Zappa, released posthumously as a triple album on Rykodisc in 1996. The recordings for the album were originally delivered to Warner Bros.

Läther" was officially released by the Zappa Family Trust in 1996, but the lore of the legendary lost album dates back to when Zappa, infuriated by Warner Bros. lawyers, played the entire album on the radio, urging fans to record it, and it was subsequently bootlegged heavily (as was other albums Zappa premiered on the radio, only to cancel their release following pirate.

Biography by William Ruhlmann. The creator of radical rock during the '60s who later pursued even more adventurous avenues, ranging from jazz-rock to classical composition. Overview . Biography . Discography .

This album has an average beat per minute of 142 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 105/180 BPM). See its BPM profile at the bottom of the page.

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A1	Re-Gyptian Strut Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanBrass [All] – Bruce Fowler Drums – Chester ThompsonKeyboards – George DukePercussion – FZ, Ruth Underwood	4:36
A2	Naval Aviation In Art? Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Orchestra [Uncredited] – The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric OrchestraPercussion – Emil Richards	1:32
A3	A Little Green Rosetta Bass [Part Two] – Roy EstradaDrums [Part Two] – Terry BozzioKeyboards [Part One] – George DukeKeyboards [Part Two] – Andre LewisLead Guitar [Part Two] – FZVocals [Part One] – FZ	2:48
A4	Duck Duck Goose Bass [Part One] – Patrick O'HearnDrums [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – Terry BozzioGuitar [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin [Part One], Keyboards [Part One] – Eddie Jobson	3:01
A5	Down In De Dew Drums – Jim GordonGuitar [All], Bass – FZ*	2:57
A6	For The Young Sophisticate Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Ralph HumphreyKeyboards – George DukeLead Guitar, Vocals – FZ*Vocals – Ricky Lancelotti	3:14
B1	Tryin' To Grow A Chin Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	3:26
B2	Broken Hearts Are For Assholes Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:40
B3	The Legend Of The Illinois Enema Bandit Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	12:41
C1	Lemme Take You To The Beach Bass – Max BennettBongos – Don BrewerDrums – Paul HumphreyGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals [Yodeling] – Eddie JobsonVocals – Davey Moire	2:46
C2	Revised Music For Guitar & Low Budget Orchestra Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals – George DukeOrchestra [Uncredited] – The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric OrchestraTrombone – Bruce Fowler	7:36
C3	RDNZL Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZKeyboards – George DukePercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	8:14
D1	Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me? Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass – Patrick O'HearnBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio, Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ, Ray WhiteKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David SamuelsTrombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy BreckerViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:56
D2	The Black Page #1 Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	1:57
D3	Big Leg Emma Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	2:11
D4	Punky's Whips Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	11:06
E1	Flambé Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZ*Keyboards – George DukePercussion – Ruth Underwood	2:05
E2	The Purple Lagoon Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	16:20
F1	Pedro's Dowry Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Orchestra [Uncredited] – The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric OrchestraPercussion – Emil Richards	7:45
F2	Läther Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	3:50
F3	Spider Of Destiny Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZ*Keyboards – George DukePercussion – Ruth Underwood	2:40
F4	Duke Of Orchestral Prunes Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Orchestra [Uncredited] – The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric OrchestraPercussion – Emil Richards	4:21
G1	Filthy Habits Bass – Dave ParlatoDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar, Keyboards – FZ*	7:12
G2	Titties 'N Beer Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	5:23
G3	The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar, Synthesizer – FZ*	8:31
H1	The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals – George DukeOrchestra [Uncredited] – The Abnuceals Emuukha Electric OrchestraTrombone – Bruce Fowler	20:56
Bonus Disc
I1	Regyptian Strut Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanBrass [All] – Bruce Fowler Drums [Drum Overdubs] – Chad WackermanKeyboards – George DukePercussion – FZ, Ruth Underwood	4:42
I2	Leather Goods Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	6:01
I3	Revenge Of The Knick Knack People	2:25
I4	Time Is Money Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZKeyboards – George DukePercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	3:04

Companies, etc.

Licensed From – Rykodisc USA
Marketed By – Videoarts Music
Distributed By – Videoarts Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Zappa Family Trust
Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust
Published By – Munchkin Music
Published By – Frank Zappa Music

Credits

Compiled By [Bonus Section Assembly], Edited By [Bonus Section], Mastered By [Bonus Section] – Spencer Chrislu
Design [Cover Concept] – Dweezil Zappa
Engineer [Transfer] – David Dondorf*, Spencer Chrislu
Layout [Cover Execution & Layout Design] – Steven Jurgensmeyer
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 – Neil Zlozower, Norman Seeff
Producer, Composed By, Arranged By – Frank Zappa
Research [Vaultmeisterment] – Joe Travers

Notes

Printed in Japan on obi
Manufactured in U.S.A. on back of box

20-page LP-sized booklet.

All songs published by Munchkin Music except track F4 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.
Marketed and distributed by VIDEOARTS MUSIC
A division of IMAGICA MEDIA INC.
Under exclusive licence from Rycodisc USA

Tracks durations as per back of box. There are discrepancies on a few tracks in booklet.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 4 988112 700277
Matrix / Runout (Side A, side C, side E outer ring hand-etched): SR
Matrix / Runout (Side A middle ring hand-etched): 1Z52.1 VAJK -0001
Matrix / Runout (Side A, side C, side E inner ring hand-etched): A
Matrix / Runout (Side B hand-etched): SR 1Z52.2 VAJK -0001 B
Matrix / Runout (Side C middle ring hand-etched): 1Z53.1 VAJK -0002
Matrix / Runout (Side D middle ring hand-etched): VAJK -0002 SR
Matrix / Runout (Side D inner ring hand-etched): B 1Z53.2
Matrix / Runout (Side E middle ring hand-etched): 1Z54.1 VAJK -0003
Matrix / Runout (Side F middle ring hand-etched): SR VAJK -0003
Matrix / Runout (Side F inner ring hand-etched): 1Z54.2 B
Matrix / Runout (Side G middle ring hand-etched): VAJK -0004 1Z59.1
Matrix / Runout (Side G inner ring hand-etched): A SR
Matrix / Runout (Side H middle ring hand-etched): SR 1Z54.2
Matrix / Runout (Side H inner ring hand-etched): VAJK -0004 B
Matrix / Runout (Side I middle ring hand-etched): SR VAJK -0005
Matrix / Runout (Side I inner ring hand-etched): 1Z55.2 ONE - SIDE ONLY
Matrix / Runout (Side J middle ring hand-etched): 547.1
Matrix / Runout (Side J inner ring hand-etched): (5.0 MIL) LARGE-GROOVE BACKING PLATE FOR SHORT SIDE
Other (Record 1 Category): VAJK -0001
Other (Record 2 Category): VAJK -0002
Other (Record 3 Category): VAJK -0003
Other (Record 4 Category): VAJK -0004
Other (Record 5 Category): VAJK -0005

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
RCD 10574/76	Frank Zappa	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album)	Rykodisc	RCD 10574/76	Europe	1996
RCD 10574/76 ADV	Frank Zappa	Läther advance CD ‎(3xCD-ROM, Album, Ltd, Promo, S/Edition, Adv)	Rykodisc	RCD 10574/76 ADV	Japan	1996
RCD 10574/76, VACK-9003	Frank Zappa	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album)	Rykodisc, Videoarts Music	RCD 10574/76, VACK-9003	Japan	2004
0238932	Zappa*	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album, RE, RM, Dig)	Zappa Records	0238932	UK & Europe	2012
0238932	Zappa*	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album, RE, RM)	Zappa Records, Universal Music Group International, Barking Pumpkin Records	0238932	UK & Europe	2016

Tracklist Hide Credits

1-1	Re-Gyptian Strut Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanBrass [All] – Bruce Fowler Drums – Chester ThompsonKeyboards – George DukePercussion – FZ, Ruth Underwood	4:36
1-2	Naval Aviation In Art? Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Percussion – Emil Richards	1:32
1-3	A Little Green Rosetta Bass [Part Two] – Roy EstradaDrums [Part Two] – Terry BozzioKeyboards [Part One] – George DukeKeyboards [Part Two] – Andre LewisLead Guitar [Part Two] – FZVocals [Part One] – FZ	2:48
1-4	Duck Duck Goose Bass [Part One] – Patrick O'HearnDrums [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – Terry BozzioGuitar [Part One], Vocals [Part One] – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin [Part One], Keyboards [Part One] – Eddie Jobson	3:01
1-5	Down In De Dew Drums – Jim GordonGuitar [All], Bass – FZ*	2:57
1-6	For The Young Sophisticate Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Ralph HumphreyKeyboards – George DukeLead Guitar, Vocals – FZ*Vocals – Ricky Lancelotti	3:14
1-7	Tryin' To Grow A Chin Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	3:26
1-8	Broken Hearts Are For Assholes Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:40
1-9	The Legend Of The Illinois Enema Bandit Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	12:41
1-10	Lemme Take You To The Beach Bass – Max BennettBongos – Don BrewerDrums – Paul HumphreyGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals [Yodeling] – Eddie JobsonVocals – Davey Moire	2:46
1-11	Revised Music For Guitar & Low Budget Orchestra Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals – George DukeTrombone – Bruce Fowler	7:36
1-12	RDNZL Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZKeyboards – George DukePercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	8:14
2-1	Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me? Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass – Patrick O'HearnBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry Bozzio, Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ, Ray WhiteKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David SamuelsTrombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy BreckerViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	4:56
2-2	The Black Page #1 Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	1:57
2-3	Big Leg Emma Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	2:11
2-4	Punky's Whips Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	11:06
2-5	Flambé Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZ*Keyboards – George DukePercussion – Ruth Underwood	2:05
2-6	The Purple Lagoon Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	16:20
2-7	Pedro's Dowry Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Percussion – Emil Richards	7:45
2-8	Läther Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	3:50
2-9	Spider Of Destiny Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZ*Keyboards – George DukePercussion – Ruth Underwood	2:40
2-10	Duke Of Orchestral Prunes Bass – Dave ParlatoConductor [Orchestra Conducted By] – Michael ZearottDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar – FZ*Percussion – Emil Richards	4:21
3-1	Filthy Habits Bass – Dave ParlatoDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar, Keyboards – FZ*	7:12
3-2	Titties 'N Beer Alto Saxophone, Flute – Lou MariniBaritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie CuberBass, Vocals – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioKeyboards, Violin, Vocals – Eddie JobsonLead Guitar, Vocals – FZNarrator [Sophisticated Narration] – Don PardoPercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth UnderwoodRhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ray WhiteTenor Saxophone, Flute – Mike BreckerTimpani, Vibraphone – David Samuels*Trombone, Trumpet, Piccolo Flute – Tom MaloneTrumpet – Randy Brecker	5:23
3-3	The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums – Terry BozzioGuitar, Synthesizer – FZ*	8:31
3-4	The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary Bass – Tom FowlerDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – FZ*Keyboards, Vocals – George DukeTrombone – Bruce Fowler	20:56
Bonus Tracks
3-5	Regyptian Strut Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanBrass [All] – Bruce Fowler Drums [Drum Overdubs] – Chad WackermanKeyboards – George DukePercussion – FZ, Ruth Underwood	4:42
3-6	Leather Goods Bass – Patrick O'HearnDrums, Vocals – Terry BozzioGuitar, Vocals – FZ*, Ray WhiteViolin, Keyboards – Eddie Jobson	6:01
3-7	Revenge Of The Knick Knack People	2:25
3-8	Time Is Money Bass – James "Bird Legs" YoumanDrums – Chester ThompsonGuitar – FZKeyboards – George DukePercussion, Synthesizer – Ruth Underwood	3:04

Companies, etc.

Record Company – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – D216603
Published By – Munchkin Music
Published By – Frank Zappa Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rykodisc
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Zappa Family Trust
Copyright (c) – Zappa Family Trust

Credits

Compiled By [Bonus Section Assembly], Edited By [Bonus Section], Mastered By [Bonus Section] – Spencer Chrislu
Crew [Deep-dish directive] – Simon Prentis
Crew [Entusiasm] – Jill Christiansen
Crew [Foward Motion] – Gail Zappa
Design Concept [Cover] – Dweezil Zappa
Engineer [Transfer] – David Dondorf*, Spencer Chrislu
Layout [Cover Execution], Design [Layout] – Steven Jurgensmeyer
Liner Notes – Gail Zappa, Simon Prentis
Mastered By [Digital Mastering & Eq] – Spencer Chrislu
Photography By – Neil Zlozower, Norman Seeff
Producer, Composed By, Arranged By – Frank Zappa
Research [Vaultmeisterment] – Joe Travers

Notes

Released in a standard fat double jewelbox (for three CDs) with transparent front/back inner trays. Comes with a 32 page booklet.

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.

Special thanks to Susan S. Kaplan & Silvio.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): 2585-2-1 ALLIED DT *D216603-1*
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): 2585-2-1 ALLIED DT *D216603-2*
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3): 2623-2-1 ALLIED DT *D216603-3*

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
RCD 10574/76	Frank Zappa	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album)	Rykodisc	RCD 10574/76	Europe	1996
RCD 10574/76 ADV	Frank Zappa	Läther advance CD ‎(3xCD-ROM, Album, Ltd, Promo, S/Edition, Adv)	Rykodisc	RCD 10574/76 ADV	Japan	1996
VAJK-0001/5	Frank Zappa	Läther ‎(4xLP, Album + LP, S/Sided + Box, Ltd)	Rykodisc	VAJK-0001/5	Japan	1996
RCD 10574/76, VACK-9003	Frank Zappa	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album)	Rykodisc, Videoarts Music	RCD 10574/76, VACK-9003	Japan	2004
0238932	Zappa*	Läther ‎(3xCD, Album, RE, RM, Dig)	Zappa Records	0238932	UK & Europe	2012

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