Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 To 1972 will be released is set to be released by Rhino in CD, vinyl and digital formats on November 10 - and the label argue it's essential listening.

They say: "In the Beefheart discography, attention usually focuses on Trout Mask Replica, and as a consequence, the three stellar albums recorded soon after are often overlooked.

"This four-disc collection revisits the albums Don Van Vliet recorded with the Magic Band in the early 70s. The three albums are remastered for the first time. The fourth disc features 14 previously unissued outtakes from the era, revealing just how much some songs evolved before being released."