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Bryan Ferry's albums 'Frantic' (2002) and 'Avonmore' (2014) will be reissued on September 19, 2025, by BMG.
The reissues include colored vinyl editions: 'Frantic' in blue and 'Avonmore' in red, along with CD versions in Japanese-style vinyl replica cases.
'Frantic' features guest appearances by Brian Eno and Johnny Marr, with a mix of original songs and covers, and includes updated cover art.
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