Jack White’s Third Man Records has announced a reissue of Trout Mask Replica, the classic 1969 album by Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band.

The extensive bundle will be available as the 36th package in Third Man’s Vault series, with subscriptions open until April 30.

The reissue features album artwork restored from the original photo, remastered audio, the first-ever repressing of the French “Pachuco Cadaver” vinyl single, a tote bag, a reproduction of White’s 2011 tribute poem to Beefheart (who was born Don Van Vliet) and a replica trout mask.

The reissue marks the relaunch of Zappa’s Bizarre label imprint and was assembled in collaboration with the Zappa Family Trust. “Out of print on vinyl for nearly 10 years, this remaster was helmed by industry legend Bob Ludwig and cut by the estimable Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman mastering,” the press release notes. “Utilizing crystalline-quality safety masters kept in the Zappa family vault for decades by the trustworthy Joe Travers, the audio here is positively glorious. Every last skronk breathes full life into the room. Every twisted guitar figure uncurls onto paths previously unpaved. Every last bark and howl shines resolute through the vast emptiness of your mind.”

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