the dub room special is an album by frank zappa, released in august 2007. it is a soundtrack for the film of the same name, and combines recordings from a tv-show performance on august 27, 1974, and from a concert in new york city on october 31, 1981. the album, originally prepared for vinyl release by zappa, was first sold at zappa plays zappa shows in the united states during august 2007. shortly thereafter, it became available for mail order.