Released: 25/11/16
Strut presents the definitive collection of Sun Ra’s singles from 1952 to 1991, capturing his cosmic journey through rare, remastered tracks spanning Space-Bop, jazz, blues, spoken word, and more. Mostly released on the Saturn label in limited runs, these singles showcase Ra’s evolving Arkestra, small groups, and duets, often combining different sessions and unreleased material. The set includes rare and previously hard-to-find singles, planned but unreleased tracks, and posthumous releases. Featuring rare photos, original artwork, extensive sleeve notes, and interviews, this is the most comprehensive and carefully mastered collection of Sun Ra’s singles to date.