60th Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention’s Freak Out! Will Feature 105 Tracks
Freak Out!: 60th Anniversary will be released as a six disc version, five vinyl LP set and a colored double vinyl variant along with digital editions. 60th Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention’s Freak Out! Will Feature 105 Tracks Travis Bland
The 60th anniversary edition of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's Freak Out! album will celebrate the iconic 1966 debut with a new release containing 105 tracks. These tracks span rare and never-before-heard recordings, mixes, demos, and live material from the band's Fillmore Auditorium performances in 1966.
The most expansive version, the Super Deluxe Edition, will feature five CDs and a Blu-ray audio disc, offering enthusiasts a comprehensive listening experience. The Blu-ray includes the original 1966 mono mix, surround sound and Dolby Atmos mixes, archival mixes, trippy visualizers, and a replica of the Freak Out! Hot Spots Map, a map created by Zappa that highlights key locations from the band's performances.
In addition to the digital version of the Super Deluxe Edition, two vinyl editions will be released in commemoration of the album's anniversary. One version consists of a five-LP 180-gram set, featuring rare tracks, the booklet with rare photos, new essays, and the litho print. The other pressing is an 180-gram two-LP set containing remastered tracks along with faithfully restored packaging, including a gatefold jacket.
The album's original release in June 1966 on Verve Records marked a significant moment in the counter-culture movement, with its rejection of musical conventions and biting social satire.
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