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I doubt the instrumental version will ever see an official CD release.  I agree, it's a shame.  I LOVE the vinyl version - it's one of my favourite albums.  I was so disappointed when it finally came out on CD with the vocals all over it.  That's what Frank wanted though...<br><br>I've said it before - KEEP YOUR TURNTABLES!

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I think this might be the germ for a new series of releases - "the original versions, vol 1.  A compilation of the original vinyl releases that were later revamped for CD use."  <br>blah blah blah.<br>But really, I would love to hear Sleep Dirt w/o the vocals.  It's something I havn't heard.  That's a CD that I pull out when I really want to scream at the world and crank the Bose 901's as loud as they'll go.  Better than meds<br>

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WHat's the problem - there is Lather with 'Spider..', 'Time..' and 'Flambe' without vocals? Come on people, we need some NEW stuff.

<br>[quote author=djmdavid link=board=wishList&num=1030399050&start=0#3 date=08/28/02 at 07:08:59]<br>WHat's the problem - there is Lather with 'Spider..', 'Time..' and 'Flambe' without vocals? Come on people, we need some NEW stuff. <br>[/quote]<br><br>Yeah, but I think the Läther versions of some of those songs are shortened down a bit.  I do like the idea of an "original vinyl mix" series though.

After catching this thread, I decided to give it another serious listinging, but now with a fresher perspective.  Conclusion:  I can't imagine the non-vocal being more interesting.  Frank, u made a great decision!  <br><br>"Time is money, and space is a long time."  fz paraphrased.<br><br>"Filthy Habits" adn "Oceans" gives a whole perspective of what a power trio is.  ;)

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i must be living in fucking cave, but all these years, never heard any lyrics on sleep dirt except 'gettin tired/fingers got stuck'....i only have the vinyl & listen to it on tape quite often....time to buy the CD?

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WOW!<br><br>I got the vinyl version last week, never been played. Even by me! My amp was sold before I got the vinyl and so I hav't heard it.<br><br>If the premise is that the vinyl version does not have those lyrics then I am one happy bunny!

Since I'm in the "release a much ZF as possible" camp, both versions are necessary.<br><br>The instrumental version, however, is superior.

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Sleep Dirt is my least favourite album!<br>I've got the LP version and I really don't like it.<br>Anyway you're talking about it so much that you created in<br>me the curiosity to listen to Sleep Dirt one more time...<br>So I will.<br><br>Ciao

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[quote author=slime.oofytv.set link=board=wishList;num=1030399050;start=0#11 date=03/12/03 at 20:34:42]i must be living in fucking cave, but all these years, never heard any lyrics on sleep dirt except 'gettin tired/fingers got stuck'....i only have the vinyl & listen to it on tape quite often....time to buy the CD?[/quote]<br><br>The original non-vocal version is much better but you ned the Thana Harris vocals version in your collection . <br><br>PS - In a cave eh ? You haven't seen that Bin Laden knockin' about have you ?

[quote author=Thing-Fish24 link=board=wishList;num=1030399050;start=15#16 date=03/15/03 at 22:24:14]Are All Of you High? All Tracks from the Sleep Dirt vinyl (except for "Sleep Dirt") are INCLUDED on the Läther triple-cd set, and THE SONG SLEEP DIRT ON THE SLEEP DIRT CD IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS ON THE SLEEP DIRT VINYL! IF YOU WANT THE VINYL MIX, GET Läther![/quote]<br><br>The Läther version of "Flambay" is almost 3 minutes shorter than the original Sleep Dirt version.

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Yes, it is.

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[quote author=Thing-Fish24 link=board=wishList;num=1030399050;start=15#20 date=03/16/03 at 16:38:00] >:(<br>the song "Sleep Dirt" is EXACTLY The Same on the vinyl and on the cd version of the album "Sleep Dirt". <br>Don't Believe Me? Check The alt.fan.frank-zappa vinyl vs. cds FAQ on the ZAPPA PATIO: http://w1.858.telia.com/~u85821131/vinylvscds/sleepdirt.html [/quote]<br><br>I'm not talking about the track "Sleep Dirt."<br><br>I'm talking about the original, instrumental  Sleep Dirt version of "Flambay." It is longer than the Lather version.<br><br>The original vinyl Sleep Dirt version of "Flambay" contains an instrumental version of the section on which Thana Harris sings "Oh, Hunchentoot my love, how could you desert me now"... which is not on the Lather version.

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[quote author=Disco Boy link=board=wishList;num=1030399050;start=15#22 date=03/16/03 at 21:34:12]<br><br>[tt]This is true. I own the original Sleep Dirt vinyl...[/tt]<br>[/quote]<br><br>If you have a working turntable you are fortunate indeed!<br>

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