Blue Oyster Cult has released some indelible hits during its 53 years of recording — notably “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You.” But that’s only part of the band’s story.

Formed as Soft White Underbelly during 1967 in Stony Brook, N.Y., BOC has released 16 studio albums — including last year’s “Ghost Stories” — and has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most relentless touring acts. Even now, with principals Eric Bloom and Donald “Buck Dharma” Rosier at 80 and 78, respectively, the quintet maintains a steady work schedule, primarily on weekends.

“Ghost Stories,” purportedly BOC’s final album, features finished versions of tracks started mostly between 1978-1983, including covers of songs by the Beatles, the Animals and MC5 (“Kick Out the Jams”). Original members Albert

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