Sun Ra And His Arkestra-Out There A Minute- Avant-Garde-Free-Space Jazz Vinyl LP

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Sun Ra has to be one of the most intriguing jazz musicians ever.  His unusual persona, starting with his assertion that he was not of this world, resulted in people perceiving his behavior as, at least, bizarre.  But he, with his Intergalactic Arkestra, produced some of the most creative free jazz music this world has ever heard.  He recorded well over 100 albums, and each was both unique and unusual.  This album is a very special collection as it is a compilation of Sun Ra’s personal favorite recordings from the late 60’s.  These recordings are quite mellow in comparison to what you would typically expect on a Sun Ra album.  But it is equally powerful compared to any of his greatest works.  It features several incredible performances from tenor sax player extraordinaire, John Gilmour.  This album was released on Restless Records / Blast First in 1989, number 7 71427-1.  This is the original release of the album.  The vinyl is in absolutely beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light scuffs that do not impact play.  It plays with almost no background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The gatefold album cover shows a tiny hint ring wear and very light corner and edge wear.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  The cover grades VG+. 

Album Tracks: 
Love In Outer Space
Somewhere In Space
Dark Clouds With Silver Linings
Jazz And Romantic Sounds
When Angels Speak Of Love
Cosmo Enticement

Song Of Tree And Forest
Other Worlds
Journey Outward
Lights Of A Satellite
Starships And Solar Boats
Out There A Minute

Grading Information

I only use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $16.  Additional albums will be shipped for $4 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $21 and each subsequent is just an additional $5.00. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by PayPal is preferred. 

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