ZZ Top turn 50 (3 CD set)

ZZ Top are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a new 50-song compilation release. Goin’ 50 spans the legendary career of the “little ol’ band from Texas,” featuring material from throughout the group’s existence.

Formed in 1969, ZZ Top developed a worldwide fan base on the strength of their bluesy, guitar driven sound. The Goin 50 retrospective includes an assortment of music from each of the band’s 15 studio albums. In addition, two bonus tracks from the group’s earliest days — “Salt Lick” and “Miller’s Farm” — will be included in the release.

Goin’ 50 will be available as a 3-CD or 5-LP set. This will mark the first time several tracks have been made available on vinyl.

The sets will be released Aug. 16.