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*300 copies limited edition* Further excursions into the land of library inspired music. Side 1 is themed with chill grooves topped with Ethiopia and Middle Eastern sounds while Side 2 presents lush organic instrumentals styled after soulful late nig…

Hopes and Dreams is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of Praise Poems, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, b…

The Osunfisan Brothers & Sisters were a Nigerian musical group active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for their unique blend of Afrobeat, funk, and psychedelic soul. Their discography includes notable releases such as the 1979 album "Yog…

Born from the unfulfilled desires of a whole generation for a peaceful, yet adventurous life in a mystifying environment, a new pop art style emerged in the 1950s combining elements of different cultures from the Pacific area. Part of this movement b…

For Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Joe Hisaishi pours big‑hearted symphonic colour, children’s choirs and unmistakable earworms into Miyazaki’s flood‑myth fairytale, crafting a score that’s equal parts tempest, lullaby and sugar‑rush theme song.

Wewantsounds is delighted to release Ayam El Disco, a new selection of Egyptian 1980s disco and boogie cassette tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo, following his highly acclaimed Sharayet El Disco. Most tracks make their vinyl debut in thi…

The Sorcerers' latest long player lands in perfect time for the summer, offering a further progression into their unique take on Ethio-inspired jazz.

Limited edition first pressing comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes a 32 page scrapbook & bonus 7" single. 180 gram high quality pressing. 1977: In the middle of the era of punk groups, up-tempo music, high-energy rock and a mini rock-'n-roll rev…

Lucky Restock - Limited Quantities Please note: these are original copies that may show minor sleeve wear due to long-term storage. The vinyl is in excellent condition. The Hammond organ holds a chord. The drummer waits. And then - a groove so immedi…

Exclusive limited white label, hand-stamped promo single from Gonzo. Exploring the depths of East African religious beliefs from ancient animistic traditions to the more recent christian evangelic trends. On the B side, a more tongue-in-cheek take on…

"What you have here, pouring out of your listening devices, is Parisian Dreams. A genre-busting, generation-spanning, cross-pollination of 21st century beatmaking and 1970’s psychedelic composition. The styles are myriad. Running the gamut, between a…

Dynamite cuts is proud to cross over to the amazing sound and world of Library music. Muisc that can capture a feeling and mode in a single note and groove. This selection is from the German Library series Sound Music Albums, the Original album sells…

Exclusive First-Time Vinyl Release: Rare Italian Film Score Vibes by Piero Piccioni

Beat Records is pleased to re-release on CD the OSTs by Ennio Morricone for the romantic comedy films Idoli controluce and …E la donna creo’ l’uomo (aka Volles Herz und leere Taschen). In this score, Morricone alternates pleasant, lounge-flavored tun…

Milestone Reissue! CD Edition, deluxe digipack and Obi. Initially pressed in very few copies for TV production use only on Umiliani's LIUTO label. A monster rare album with Music by Alessandro Alessandroni and Oronzo De Filippi Produced by Piero Umil…

** Repressed, 180gram vinyl. Reissue of the original Ethiopian vinyl compilation. ** "Ethiopians' deep-seated ethiocentrism, the legacy of a thousand years of history, has contributed in no small way to their music's strong national identity, particu…

On Tepepa, Ennio Morricone turns the Mexican Revolution into an operatic fever dream, braiding solemn mariachi‑tinted themes, mystical guitar‑and‑orchestra adagios and defiant song into a score where personal vengeance and collective uprising share t…

On Lo squartatore di New York, Francesco De Masi fuses rock‑charged aggression with aching lyricism, setting Lucio Fulci’s urban nightmare to a score where feral action cues collide with the unforgettable tenderness of “New York One More Day” and the…

Tip! Transversales proudly presents the first LP reissue of “Les granges brûlées”, original soundtrack written and performed by Jean-Michel Jarre shortly after his work experience at G.R.M (Groupe de Recherches Musicales). Probably one the first ever…

In the centenary year of his birth, Quartet Records unveils for the first time the complete score that Georges Delerue composed for Fred Zinnemann's masterful 1973 thriller The Day of the Jackal - a work largely unheard until now, buried beneath the …

Another Dinte tape curated by cult WFMU show and blogger Bodega Pop; Gary Sullivan's long-running project rooted in a passion for digging for music in bodegas and cell-phone stores across NYC's boroughs. This edition focuses in on late 1990s and earl…

More Rags, Ballads, and Blues 1971-1985 unveils Allen Ginsberg’s intimate musical experiments from the First Blues era, collecting rare recordings and performances in a candid, engaging tribute to his cross-disciplinary storytelling. Collaborations a…

Hegel by Lucio Battisti offers a boundary-pushing, introspective journey through philosophical concepts, poetic abstraction, and experimental electronics. Its eight tracks unfold with Panella’s cryptic lyrics, reflecting on beauty, identity, and the …

Cosa Succederà alla Ragazza by Lucio Battisti deepens the exploration of electronic sounds and playful, surreal wordplay from Panella. The album, centered around the mysterious figure of the “girl,” combines pulsating, synthesized arrangements with a…

L'Apparenza by Lucio Battisti marks a pivotal moment in his career, expanding on electronic and lyrical experimentation begun in his Panella phase. The album’s multilayered arrangements and poetic ambiguity invite listeners into an abstract space, wh…

Don Giovanni by Lucio Battisti redefines Italian pop with a distinctive synthesis of minimal electronic textures and enigmatic poetic imagery. With Panella’s elliptical lyrics foregrounded, the album resists straightforward interpretation, instead en…

La Sposa Occidentale by Lucio Battisti marks a further evolution in his sound, with surreally poetic lyrics from Panella and a sonic palette that merges synth-pop and dance electronics. The album presents a concept around a female protagonist, while …

Man In Space With Sounds is one of those legendary LPs many have heard about but few have ever actually heard or seen. A rare souvenir of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, this music served as the soundtrack to a ride called the Bubbleator, which transp…

Comes in thick, magazine-style format. 32-page booklet. Paul Page -- poet, pagan, and playboy of Polynesian pop and Hapa Haole exotica. The music on this unusual exotic album, takes you right to the ocean's edge, mingles you with jungle drums and ani…

Jean-Michel Jarre's 1972 album of music for public places such as airports and libraries, made with only an EMS VCS3 and a Farfisa organ during his time at the GRM, partly in its studios at night.

In Paris, a creative force of artists molded the cultural identity of the Malian diaspora, infusing the city’s eclectic mix of sounds with their own rich heritage. At the heart of it all was Gaye Mody Camara, a towering figure in Malian music and cul…

Tip! *2024 repress* Analog Africa presents Legends Of Benin, a collection of super-rare and highly danceable masterpieces recorded between 1969-1981 by four legendary composers from Benin: Gnonnas Pedro, Antoine Dougbé, El Rego et Ses Commandos and H…

Rich musical history of Yugoslavia reveals a long-lasting love for the music of Latin America.

Two hours of sublime music, stunning sound, and timeless packaging – a true gift for fans of Szabó and those who cherish deep, living jazz traditions.

After the groundbreaking new edition of the legendary and iconic compilation "My Pussy Belongs To Daddy" from 1957, Ebalunga!!! presents the exquisite solo album "Girlesque" by the incomparable Faye Richmonde. Originally released in 1959, "Girlesque"…

Next up in our Cuban Classics series, one of the jewels of record label Areito’s extensive and sought-after catalogue. Ricardo Eddy Martinez’s Expreso Ritmico from 1978 is a prized album fusing funk, disco, and orchestrated influences with Afro-Cuban…

"The soundtrack to the Residents' long awaited new feature film Triple Trouble. Seven collaged suites of brand-new Residents music, film dialogue and one or two familiar themes. Triple Trouble the movie will be appearing at film festivals and art hou…

* Limited edition cassette - 50 copies with banner * The legendary soundtrack to Kenneth Anger's occult masterpiece, now available in a limited cassette edition on Kieh Kieh. Composed and performed by Bobby Beausoleil with his prison band The Freedom…

Killer. Edition of 300 copies, black vinyl 180gr. At the end of the '60s in Italy - but also abroad, especially in France and England - a very particular trend began to spread, that one known as 'Library music' or 'sonorization': as suggested by its …

Sandro Brugnolini's soundtrack to “L'Uomo dagli Occhiali a Specchio” is an unbeatable mix of dark psychedelic themes with heavy jazz drums, exotic percussions, obsessive piano bits, creepy harpsichord, free jazz to wah-drenched psychedelia, stiff fun…