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  • Graham Lambkin ‎– Poem (For Voice & Tape)
    Graham Lambkin ‎– Poem (For Voice & Tape)
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    “Graham Lambkin’s first solo release, and the premiere record of his then newly-formed label Kye, Poem (For Voice & Tape) (Kye, 2001) captures his Shadow Ring bandmate, Tim Goss, as [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Redd Kross – Born Innocent (Pink Vinyl)
    Redd Kross – Born Innocent (Pink Vinyl)
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    “Originally issued in 1982, Born Innocent was the debut full-length release from Redd Kross, a band of suburban L.A. youth fronted by brothers Jeff (guitar, vocals) and Steve McDonald [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Phil Cooper and Kirk Chilton – Hawk In The Morn
    Phil Cooper and Kirk Chilton – Hawk In The Morn
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    Private press folk from Illinois. Strides the line between out there & traditional. Label: Depot Recordings – DEP 003 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1981 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • Mary Jane Leach ‎– Woodwind Multiples
    Mary Jane Leach ‎– Woodwind Multiples
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    “Mary Jane Leach is a composer focused on the physicality of sound, its acoustic properties and how they interact with space. She has played an instrumental role in NYC’s pioneering [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • The Velvet Underground ‎– White Light/White Heat [early 70s Stereo/Mono]
    The Velvet Underground ‎– White Light/White Heat [early 70s Stereo/Mono]
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    “The world of pop music was hardly ready for The Velvet Underground’s first album when it appeared in the spring of 1967, but while The Velvet Underground and Nico sounded […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat
    The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat
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    “The world of pop music was hardly ready for The Velvet Underground’s first album when it appeared in the spring of 1967, but while The Velvet Underground and Nico sounded […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Fred Frith ‎– Gravity
    Fred Frith ‎– Gravity
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    “This one of the most important guitar-based, experimental guitar titles from the avant-guitarist and founding Henry Cow member Fred Frith. Gravity is the most lighthearted of Frith’s [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Can ‎– Out Of Reach
    Can ‎– Out Of Reach
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    “All but unknown to most but the most hardcore Can fanatics, 1978’s Out of Reach is one of the group’s rarest albums. This is due in large part to the […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • J.J. Johnson ‎– Proof Positive
    J.J. Johnson ‎– Proof Positive
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    Trombonist J.J Johnson at his absolute peak on this killer set. Label: Impulse! – A-68 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Country: US Released: 1965 VG+/VG. Sleeve has some edgewear and […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Celia* & Johnny ‎– Celia & Johnny
    Celia* & Johnny ‎– Celia & Johnny
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    ““Celia y Johnny,” undoubtedly the most important album in Celia Cruz’s career, opened the doors of success for the famous Cuban singer with the force of a raging bull. The […]

    GENRE: Latin
  • The Godz ‎– Godz 2
    The Godz ‎– Godz 2
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    “Even further out than Contact High with the Godz, Godz Two is, at times, one of the most deliberately annoying, purposefully incompetent albums ever made. White Light/White Heat has [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Genesis ‎– In The Beginning
    Genesis ‎– In The Beginning
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    Sole album by the California acid-rock band. Has no relation to the UK Prog band. Label: Mercury – SR 61175 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: US Released: 1968 VG+/VG+. […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band ‎– Trout Mask Replica (1972 US Pressing)
    Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band ‎– Trout Mask Replica (1972 US Pressing)
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    “Trout Mask Replica is Captain Beefheart’s masterpiece, a fascinating, stunningly imaginative work that still sounds like little else in the rock & roll canon. Given total [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Charlemagne Palestine ‎– CHARRRLLEEMMMAGGGNEELANDDDDDSSS”””” CCCRREATTORRSSSSSSCCARILLONNNN”””””” DINGGGDONGGGDINGGGzzzzzzzferrrr SSSOFTTT DIVINITIESSSSS!!!!!!!! STTTTHOMASSS “”””DINGGG
    Charlemagne Palestine ‎– CHARRRLLEEMMMAGGGNEELANDDDDDSSS”””” CCCRREATTORRSSSSSSCCARILLONNNN”””””” DINGGGDONGGGDINGGGzzzzzzzferrrr SSSOFTTT DIVINITIESSSSS!!!!!!!! STTTTHOMASSS “”””DINGGG
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    “DINGGGDONGGGDINGGGzzzzzzz!!!!!!! In the newest record by the iconoclastic Brooklyn-born composer Charlemagne Palestine (b. 1947), find two mesmerizing works for carillon, the [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Phillip Upchurch – Darkness, Darkness
    Phillip Upchurch – Darkness, Darkness
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    “Recorded in 1971, shortly after he departed Cadet where he served as a house sideman-playing on dozens of records and a prefferred guitarist for Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler, Phil […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Television ‎– Marquee Moon (1977 Japanese Pressing)
    Television ‎– Marquee Moon (1977 Japanese Pressing)
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    “Marquee Moon is a revolutionary album, but it’s a subtle, understated revolution. Without question, it is a guitar rock album — it’s astonishing to hear the interplay [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Sebadoh – The Sebadoh (1999 UK Pressing)
    Sebadoh – The Sebadoh (1999 UK Pressing)
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    “Make no mistake — the definitive article in the title of The Sebadoh is there for a reason. Where the group’s previous albums frequently sounded like the work of a […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Superchunk – Incidental Music 1991-95 (1995 Pressing)
    Superchunk – Incidental Music 1991-95 (1995 Pressing)
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    “While Superchunk had already established themselves as indie rock icons on the strength of their frequently materializing early full-lengths, 1995’s Incidental Music 1991-95 was [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Monochrome Set – Eligible Bachelors (1982 Japanese Promo)
    The Monochrome Set – Eligible Bachelors (1982 Japanese Promo)
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    “One of the classic albums of the early ’80s by a band that doesn’t get the love it should, the Monochrome Set’s Eligible Bachelors from 1982 is a tour de […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Eyeless In Gaza – Back From The Rains (1986 UK Pressing)
    Eyeless In Gaza – Back From The Rains (1986 UK Pressing)
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    “The final Eyeless in Gaza release before the duo’s temporary split, Back From the Rains builds on the pop sense of Rust Red September excellently. Beginning with the brief a […]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • V/A – The Quick Neat Job (Crépuscule Collection 1)
    V/A – The Quick Neat Job (Crépuscule Collection 1)
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    Crépuscule Collection No.1. Features tracks by Anna Domino, Be Music & Paul Haig Label: Les Disques Du Crépuscule – VIL-28048 Format: Vinyl, Compilation, LP Country: Japan Released: 1986 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Tsunematsu Masatoshi – Tsunematsu Masatoshi
    Tsunematsu Masatoshi – Tsunematsu Masatoshi
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    Angular Japanese Post-Punk/No Wave. Jagged as can be. Label: Pass Records – PAS 4002 Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo Country: Japan Released: 1981 VG+/VG+. Light wear to cover

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • James White & The Blacks – Off White (1980 Japanese Pressing)
    James White & The Blacks – Off White (1980 Japanese Pressing)
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    “For Off White, James Chance, a veteran of New York’s avant-garde no wave scene, recast his seminal band the Contortions as a parody of a soul band, albeit one incorporating […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Stiff Little Fingers – All The Best (1983 UK Pressing)
    Stiff Little Fingers – All The Best (1983 UK Pressing)
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    Compiles both the Chrysalis & Rough Trade singles from 1978-1983 Label: Chrysalis – CTY 1414 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: UK Released: 1983 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Frank Ocean ‎– Endless (2018 Blonded Pressing)
    Frank Ocean ‎– Endless (2018 Blonded Pressing)
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    “New improved full-dimensional stereo.” Only available for purchase for about one week via Frank Ocean’s website, blonded.co, starting on Cyber Monday, November 27, 2017. Orders [...]

    GENRE: Hip Hop / Rap / Neo Soul
  • Jackie-O Motherfucker – Flags Of The Sacred Harp
    Jackie-O Motherfucker – Flags Of The Sacred Harp
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    20th anniversary 2xLP reissue of Flags Of The Sacred Harp, a transcendent masterpiece of free-folk, gospel-drone, and psychedelic Americana. A re-imagining of traditional hymns and anthems from [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Indie / Alternative
  • Angel Bat Dawid – The Oracle
    Angel Bat Dawid – The Oracle
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    Angel Bat Dawid’s International Anthem debut The Oracle introduced her multifaceted voice to the world. The response to its modest, initial cassette/digital release in January of 2019 was [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Bevis Frond – Inner Marshland (Purple Vinyl)
    Bevis Frond – Inner Marshland (Purple Vinyl)
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    This is the second album by Nick Saloman, aka the Bevis Frond. Released after the unexpected success of Miasma, it features some of his most enduring tracks including “Eyes in […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Automatic – Is It Now?
    Automatic – Is It Now?
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    The third album from Automatic, Is It Now? sees the Los Angeles trio hone their sound, pairing topical, irreverent lyrics with danceable “deviant pop” songs. Produced by Loren Humphrey (Arctic [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Wet Leg – Moisturizer
    Wet Leg – Moisturizer
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    moisturizer is the bold, second album from Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. Joined by Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, and Joshua Mobaraki, […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / In A Room7 F760
    Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / In A Room7 F760
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    “After releasing the splendid Collapse EP in 2018, Aphex Twin collaborated with synthesizer company Novation on a monosynth called AFX Station, and issued a few limited-edition EPs at some [...]

    GENRE: Techno / House / Electronic
  • Stereolab – Margerine Eclipse
    Stereolab – Margerine Eclipse
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    On February 28, 2025, Stereolab are making seven of their studio albums available again as 2LP editions. These utilise the same remasters as the 2019 expanded album editions, cut from […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Stereolab – Sound-Dust
    Stereolab – Sound-Dust
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    On February 28, 2025, Stereolab are making seven of their studio albums available again as 2LP editions. These utilise the same remasters as the 2019 expanded album editions, cut from […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Charles Mingus – Reincarnations
    Charles Mingus – Reincarnations
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    Rare Mingus tracks unavailable on vinyl for decades, reassembled as a stand-alone album. The companion album to Incarnations.

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Max Roach – We Insist! (Mono)
    Max Roach – We Insist! (Mono)
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    An avant-garde masterpiece, a vocal-instrumental suite, a work of collective improvisation, directly addressing the racial and political issues of it’s day, We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Oneohtrix Point Never – Again (Blue Vinyl)
    Oneohtrix Point Never – Again (Blue Vinyl)
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    Oneohtrix Point Never, AKA Daniel Lopatin, has announced his new album Again, set for release September 29 via Warp. In Lopatin’s words the album is in part “a speculative autobiography,” […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Charles Mingus – Mingus
    Charles Mingus – Mingus
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    At the time of this recording, Mingus had been working regularly with the piano-less quartet of Eric Dolphy, Ted Curson and Dannie Richmond. The same group featured on the 1960 […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Thelonious Monk – The Classic Quartet
    Thelonious Monk – The Classic Quartet
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    At the time of this recording, Thelonious Monk was at both a creative and critical peak. He had recently signed with Columbia Records, notably one of the biggest jazz labels […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Clark Terry – Color Changes
    Clark Terry – Color Changes
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    Color Changes is considered by many to be one of the finest albums by trumpeter and pioneer of the flugelhorn in jazz, Clark Terry. Rather than have the usual jam […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Yves Tumor – Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume  (Yellow Vinyl)
    Yves Tumor – Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume (Yellow Vinyl)
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    Yves Tumor reveals a complex intimacy with each album: offering glimpses in familiarizing with Sean Lee Bowie, while simultaneously elevating the beautiful myths and fantasies that embolden our [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Autechre – Draft 7.30
    Autechre – Draft 7.30
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    Double LP reissue of Autechre’s seventh album.

    GENRE: Techno / House / Electronic
  • Wayne Shorter – Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival
    Wayne Shorter – Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival
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    “In 2017, Wayne Shorter was artist-in-residence at the Detroit Jazz Festival. He was scheduled to perform three times during the weekend: Once with his longstanding quartet — pianist [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Max Roach – We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite
    Max Roach – We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite
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    An avant-garde masterpiece, a vocal-instrumental suite, a work of collective improvisation, directly addressing the racial and political issues of it’s day, We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Charles Mingus – Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus
    Charles Mingus – Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus
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    In 1960, celebrated jazz critic Nat Hentoff called Charles Mingus to record a number of sessions for the new Candid label. Mingus was given absolute freedom on these sessions, and […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Stereolab – Pulse Of The Early Brain (Switched On Volume 5)
    Stereolab – Pulse Of The Early Brain (Switched On Volume 5)
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    The fifth and final volume in the classic Switched On series which compiles non-album tracks and sought after deep cuts by the group Stereolab. This volume is unique in that […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Seefeel – (Ch-vox) (REDUX)
    Seefeel – (Ch-vox) (REDUX)
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    Seefeel’s third studio album was recorded for Richard D James and Grant Wilson-Claridge’s Rephlex label, as a return favour for two remixes Aphex Twin (a huge fan of the group) […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative, Techno / House / Electronic
  • Seefeel – Succour (Redux)
    Seefeel – Succour (Redux)
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    Seefeel’s second studio album and their debut for Warp. This expanded 3LP edition is the first time it has been available on vinyl since original release and adds an extra […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative, Techno / House / Electronic
  • K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas
    K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas
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    Alhaji K Frimpong’s 1977 Highlife masterpiece, melding traditional Ghanaian musical forms with experimental instrumentation and innovative arrangements. The Black Album expands the electronic [...]

    GENRE: African
  • Horace Andy – Ain’t No Sunshine (The Best of Horace Andy)
    Horace Andy – Ain’t No Sunshine (The Best of Horace Andy)
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    “One of reggae’s most distinctive singers, Horace Andy has managed to sound as credible delivering social commentary as love songs. As one critic put it, ‘The fragile, [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub
  • Lee “Scratch” Perry – Cloak & Dagger
    Lee “Scratch” Perry – Cloak & Dagger
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    “Once again Clocktower bring you the massive and powerful tracks, such as ‘Cloak & Dagger’ DJ style led by King Tubby and Lee Perry. And they’ve also included the slow [...]

    GENRE: Reggae / Dub