60 Zappa Albums To Be Reissued

Gibson reports that the Zappa Family Trust has signed a deal to release 60 of the eccentric rocker's albums this year, starting with 12 of his early recordings on 31 July.

"The ink is not yet dry on The Zappa Family Trust's worldwide deal with Universal Music Enterprises,” said Gail Zappa in a statement. "They made us the offer we couldn't refuse - for all the right reasons. It is a win-win for all of us, but mostly for Frank Zappa. Long may his baton wave. We are so ready to go.”

Here's the first 12 albums to be reissued:

1. Freak Out! (1966)

2. Absolutely Free (1967)

3. Lumpy Gravy (1968)

4. We're Only In It For The Money (1968)

5. Cruising With Ruben & The Jets (1968)

6. Uncle Meat (1969)

7. Hot Rats (1969)

8. Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)

9. Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)

10. Chunga's Revenge (1970)

11. Fillmore East, June 1971 (1971)

12. Just Another Band From L.A. (1972)

(Gibson)