Sun Ra - Singles Volume 1 (The Definitive 45s Collection 1952-1961) - LP

3LP, Remastered Singles Collection

Strut presents the definitive collection of singles released by Sun Ra, this first volume spanning 1952 to 1961. Released prolifically during the 1950s, primarily on his own Saturn label, these rare 45s trace the development of Ra's forward-thinking "Space-Bop" and his unique take on jazz and blues traditions — from spoken-word recitations and early Chicago vocal-group sides to Arkestra, small group, and duet recordings. Fully remastered from the best available sources with extensive sleeve notes by Francis Gooding.

Features

• Number of Discs: 3
• Fully remastered with rare photos, original 45 artwork, and extensive sleeve notes
• Label: Strut

Track Listing

Side A:

1. I Am An Instrument
2. I Am Strange
3. Chicago USA (The Nu Sounds with Sun Ra)
4. Spaceship Lullaby (The Nu Sounds with Sun Ra)
5. Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie (The Cosmic Rays with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
6. A Foggy Day (The Nu Sounds with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
7. I'm Coming Home (Billie Hawkins with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
8. Last Call For Love (Billie Hawkins with the Sun Ra Arkestra)

Side B:

1. Soft Talk
2. Super Blonde
3. Saturn
4. Call For All Demons
5. Demon's Lullaby
6. Supersonic Jazz

Side C:

1. Medicine For A Nightmare
2. Urnack
3. It's Christmas Time (The Qualities)
4. Happy New Year To You! (The Qualities)
5. Muck Muck (Matt Matt) (Yochanan)
6. Hot Skillet Moma (Yochanan)

Side D:

1. Bye Bye (Sun Ra and the Cosmic Rays)
2. Somebody's In Love (Sun Ra and the Cosmic Rays)
3. Dreaming (The Cosmic Rays with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
4. Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie (The Cosmic Rays with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
5. October

Side E:

1. Adventur In Space
2. Hours After
3. Great Balls Of Fire
4. Round Midnight (Hatty Randolph with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
5. Back In Your Own Back Yard (Hatty Randolph with the Sun Ra Arkestra)

Side F:

1. Saturn
2. Velvet
3. The Sun One (Yochanan with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
4. Message To Earthman (Yochanan with the Sun Ra Arkestra)
5. The Sun Man Speaks (Yochanan with the Sun Ra Arkestra)