Sam Emerson: Last News

Frank Zappa‘s ‘Apostrophe (‘)’ will receive a super-deluxe edition for its 50th anniversary – see all details below.The musician’s acclaimed sixth solo album, which was originally released in 1974, will see a 75-track, six-disc re-release, due for September 13.Along with the original nine tracks, which includes classics like ‘Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow’ and ‘Cosmic Debris, the re-release will include bonus live material from Zappa’s performances in Colorado and Ohio, new mixes, and more details from the album’s recording.In the box set of the new edition, a 52-page booklet will also be included which will feature brand-new archival photos of the cover’s photographer, Sam Emerson. Fans will also receive a compilation of liner notes and essays written by British music journalist Simon Prentis and expert Zappa archivist Joe Travers.Speaking about the re-release, Travers said: “With Apostrophe (‘), Zappa continued to carve out his own genre in music, while celebrating ten years in the business.