Frank Zappa – Sinister Footwear: Live in NYC, 1981 (Limited Edition 12-Inch Album on Splatter Vinyl)

This hand-numbered release is limited to 500 copies.

This album showcases Frank Zappa’s legendary concert at The Ritz, in New York, on 17 November 1981.

By the closing months of 1981, Frank Zappa had already released five albums during that productive year. Between late September and early December, Zappa hit the road performing a largely domestic tour that criss-crossed the United States and took in a couple of shows in Canada. On board for the tour were Frank’s latest touring band, comprising Chad Wackerman on drums, Ed Mann on percussion, Tommy Mars on keyboards, Scott Thunes on bass, with Steve Vai and Ray White on guitar.

In November the group travelled to New York State, played a couple of shows up north before hitting the city and unloading at the infamous Ritz, in the East Village, on 17 November. The spectacular show that night saw the band play for more than two and a half hours, with special guests Al Di Meola and Brian Peters joining on a couple of numbers.

Featured here, are selected highlights from the performance, including Zappa classics such as Treacherous Cretins, Stevie’s Spanking, Cocaine Decisions and more.

Please note: The product image shown is for illustrative purposes only. Due to the hand pressing process, each vinyl will have it’s own unique appearance.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Treacherous Cretins
2. Easy Meat
3. Drowning Witch

Side Two

1. Sinister Footwear
2. Stevie’s Spanking
3. Cocaine Decisions
4. Goblin Girl

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album (Coloured Vinyl)

Label: Stylus Groove

Catalogue No: SGVNY107

Barcode: 5060918814194

Release Date: 1 Nov 2024