Zappa – Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch (Vinyl, 1982, Barking Pumpkin Records FW 38066, Terre Haute / Pitman Split)

Why This Record Matters
Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch is Frank Zappa's 1982 album featuring "Valley Girl," with an improvised monologue by his daughter Moon Zappa. The album pairs shorter satirical material with the 12-minute "Drowning Witch" and features musicians including Steve Vai, Chad Wackerman, Scott Thunes, and Ray White. Zappa composed, arranged, and produced the album.

Collector Note
This 1982 US Barking Pumpkin Records FW 38066 edition is a Terre Haute / Pitman split, with Side A associated with Columbia's Terre Haute operation and Side B with Pitman. The supplied runouts carry the corresponding TH and Pit identifiers along with Dinkum markings. Original printed lyrics inner sleeve is included.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original printed lyrics inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Barking Pumpkin Records – FW 38066
Country: US
Released: Jun 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Novelty, Avantgarde, Parody, Fusion

Matrix / Runout
Side A: T1 FW- ̶S̶W̶-38066-A TH 1 Dinkum B
Side B: P 0 FW- ̶S̶W̶-38066-B Pit 1 Dinkum

Tracklist
Side A
A1 No Not Now – 5:50
A2 Valley Girl – 4:59
A3 I Come From Nowhere – 6:20

Side B
B1 Drowning Witch – 12:01
B2 Envelopes – 2:44
B3 Teen-age Prostitute – 2:40

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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