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Sun Ra
Singles Volume 1 (The Definitive 45s Collection 1952-1961)
The immense output of Sun Ra and his many backing bands, coupled with the limited production of many of his releases has long defied dedicated collectors. Parallel to a vast list of LP releases, Sun Ra released numerous 45 RPM singles; one-off meteorites from his prolific cosmic journey. Working closely with Sun Ra LLC and Art Yard Records, it is with great pride that Strut presents a definitive collection of the rare singles released by Sun Ra across his illustrious career, spanning 1952 to 1991.
Released prolifically during the 1950s and more sporadically thereafter, primarily on the Saturn label, the 45s trace the development of Sun Ra’s forward-thinking “Space-Bop” and his unique take on jazz and blues traditions which remains unlike anything else from the period. As with his LPs, most 45s were only pressed in small runs and have since become extremely rare and sought after. Some have only been discovered in physical form in recent years; some were planned and penciled but allegedly never made it to vinyl and some appeared as one-off magazine singles and posthumous releases.
‘Singles: The Definitive 45 Collection’ will be released in two volumes on vinyl across two release dates. All formats feature fully remastered tracks, rare photos, poster artwork, extensive sleeve notes by Francis Gooding, an interview with Saturn Records founder Alton Abraham by John Corbett and detailed track by track and session notes by Paul Griffiths.
A1
Sun Ra - I Am An Instrument
A2
Sun Ra - I Am Strange
A3
The Nu Sounds - Chicago Usa
A4
The Nu Sounds - Spaceship Lullaby
A5
The Cosmic Rays - Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
A6
The Nu Sounds - A Foggy Day
A7
Billie Hawkins - I'm Coming Home
A8
Billie Hawkins - Last Call For Love
B1
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Soft Talk
B2
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Super Blonde
B3
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Saturn
B4
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Call For All Demons
B5
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Demon's Lullaby
B6
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Supersonic Jazz
C1
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Medicine For A Nightmare
C2
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Urnack
C3
The Qualities - It's Christmas Time
C4
The Qualities - Happy New Year To You!
C5
Yochanan (The Space Age Vocalist) - M Uck M Uck (Matt Matt)
C6
Yochanan (The Space Age Vocalist) - Hot Skillet Moma
D1
Sun Ra - Bye Bye
D2
Sun Ra - Somebody's In Love
D3
The Cosmic Rays - Dreaming
D4
The Cosmic Rays - Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
D5
Sun Ra And Arkestra - October
E1
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Adventur In Space
E2
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Hours After
E3
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Great Balls Of Fire
E4
Hattye Randolph - Round Midnight
E5
Hattye Randolph - Back In Your Own Back Yard
F1
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Saturn
F2
Sun Ra And Arkestra - Velvet
F3
Yochanan (The Space Age Vocalist) - The Sun One
F4
Yochanan (The Space Age Vocalist) - Message To Earthman
F5
Yochanan (The Space Age Vocalist) - The Sun Man Speaks