Name: Apostrophe (')
Brand: Frank Zappa

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Universal Music GmbH

Total Cap

9999

Format detail

5CD + Bluray

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-09-13

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

6563990

UPC / Barcode

0602465639902

CDx5

Gold Nugget

Gold

Extended format: Yes

6563986

0602465639865

Gold LP

Artist

Frank Zappa

Label EU

Genre EU

Prog Rock

Frank Zappa was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, conductor, producer, and filmmaker. Born on December 21, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away on December 4, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Zappa's music combined elements of contemporary classical figures such as Igor Stravinsky and Karlheinz Stockhausen with a love for doo-wop and rock &amp; roll. He was known for his satirical lyrics and wicked sense of humour that delighted fans even when pushing the boundaries of taste.Zappa was a prolific record maker who produced massive amounts of music on his own labels including Bizarre Records, Straight Records, and Barking Pumpkin Records. After unhappy associations with Warner Bros. Records and MGM in the past, he gained control over his old albums in the 80s and began reissuing them through Rykodisc. Throughout his career, Zappa stayed at the forefront of technology investing in equipment and home studio facilities to have full control over production.In 1988 he released his official autobiography and embarked on a world tour before being diagnosed with cancer in late 1991 which ended his live performances. His wife Gail became the figurehead of the Zappa Family Trust (ZFT) until her death in 2015. The ZFT continued producing posthumous releases under their children's guidance.

Apostrophe ('), arguably the most popular album in Frank Zappa's catalog, was a consistent bestseller. It was Zappa's first gold record in the USA and reached number 10 in the Billboard 200 charts.

The single “Don't Eat The Yellow Snow” also made the Billboard Top 100 Hits, reaching #87. The success of Apostrophe(') helped Zappa achieve a new level of fame, and over the years the album has been a first port of call for most when discovering his music.

To mark the 50th anniversary, Zappa Records and UMe have created a 1-LP vinyl version in gold metallic, remastered by Bernie Grundman.

In addition, a 5-CD + Blu-ray audio set has been compiled containing the original album, newly remastered by Bernie Grundman, session outtakes from the Vault and two bonus concerts from 1974. The Blu-ray includes the new remastering in high-resolution formats, brand new Dolby Atmos remixes by Karma Auger and Erich Gobel, and FZ's 1974 Quadraphonic mix, available again for the first time in 50 years. The package includes new historical essays by Simon Prentis and Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as well as never-before-seen images from the archive of Sam Emerson, who shot the now iconic cover photo.

Disc 1 - Original 1974 Album - 2024 Remaster + Album Session Bonus Tracks

Disc 2 - Bonus Concert 1 - Colorado Springs, CO 1974

Disc 3 - Bonus Concert 1 - Colorado Springs, CO 1974 (Continued)

Disc 4 - Early 1974 Bonus Live Track + Bonus Concert #2 – Dayton, Ohio, Hara Arena 20 November, 1974

Disc 5 - Dayton, OH Show (Continued) + Bonus

Apostrophe (')

Music EU

Discover Apostrophe (') by Frank Zappa on gold metallic vinyl and a 5-CD + Blu-ray set from UMG. This iconic album marked Zappa's rise to fame with hits like "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow".