Frank Zappa – Studio Tan (LP, Album, Winchester Pressing, 1978, Discreet DSK 2291)

Why This Record Matters
Studio Tan showcases Frank Zappa’s ability to combine rock, jazz fusion, orchestral composition, and absurdist storytelling within a single album. Side A is devoted entirely to the 20-minute “Greggery Peccary,” while the second side moves from the concise pop parody “Let Me Take You To The Beach” into two complex instrumental compositions.

Collector Note
Original 1978 US Discreet release pressed at Capitol Records’ Winchester plant, identified by the Winchester rifle symbols in the runouts. Studio Tan was one of several albums issued by Warner Bros. during its contractual dispute with Zappa and contains material originally associated with his unreleased Läther project.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: Strong VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: Discreet – DSK 2291
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Rock, Classical
Style: Jazz-Rock, Fusion

Matrix / Runout
Side A: DSK-1-2291 WW1 #2 ─◁
Side B: DSK-2-2291 WW1 ─◁

Tracklist
Side A
A Greggery Peccary 20:40

Side B
B1 Let Me Take You To The Beach 2:44
B2 Revised Music For Guitar & Low Budget Orchestra 7:36
B3 REDUNZL 8:12

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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