Here's an exceptional treat for rock fans from Rhino Handmade: the first official release of Carnival of Sound, the legendary lost album from Jan & Dean.

Intended for release in 1968, the psychedelic Carnival of Sound was the first material that Jan Berry worked on after his debilitating car accident in 1966. It was never released, but after much bootlegging and three years of research the record is ready for release. The new set features 15 finished tracks from the sessions (no official track list was ever set, so the sequencing is brand new), all presented in both the original mono mixes. Additionally, there are 14 new stereo mixes, demos and outtakes included as well.

And here's the home run for collectors: the label is offering a special collector's edition with a vinyl version of the mono album in a hardbound package. Preorders are starting now - get it while it's hot!