Reissues
Plastic Sun
*2025 stock* 'From the early years of Norwegian jazz, few albums have stood the test of time as well as the venturesome and subtly psychedelic Plastic Sun. It was the Svein Finnerud's second disc, and was released on Sonet in 1970. Inexplicably for an album of such beauty, it has been a hard-to-find collector's item for decades, having only been reissued once before, in 1998, as a CD on the Norwegian Jazz Federation's Odin label. In April 2018, Odin have reissued it again, this time on CD and in…
Zodyaco
Pellegrino presents his new project “Zodyaco”. Inspired by the ancient mythology of the stars and their deep influence on the sea life, the record is the result of nocturnal jams in the wake of the Italian jazz-funk tradition, exotic fusion and Mediterranean mysticism. A tribute to the stars and their reflections on the sea.
Southwind From Hachijo
FJLP-05 continues with Forest Jams recent trend of Japanese re-issues from the 90s. This one is E.S. Islands Southwind from Hachijo a deep ambient exploration that is more tribal and spiritual than prior E.S. Island releases. This was recorded on Hachijo Island featuring several traditional instruments with the bulk of the music being played by Eisuke Takahashi (R.I.P.) and Nene Sanae. Limited copies.
All Natures Most Mundane Materials
A Colourful Storm proudly presents remastered first-time vinyl and digital editions of Lone Capture Library’s modern-day DIY environmental masterpiece, All Natures Most Mundane Materials. “Environmental”, you say? Well, this certainly wasn’t recorded for dinner party ambience nor was it commissioned by Harrods. But it does document a haphazard wander through the English countryside, feeling the air and the earth, detaching oneself from confinement while attempting to make sense of it all. Its pr…
An Insane Portrait
Fan Club Orchestra, led by Laurent Baudoux, blends DIY spirit with experimental soundscapes. After a long hiatus, their return features a remastered 2013 album, ‘An Insane Portrait,’ now reissued with bonus material, showcasing tender, melodic electronics and bass.
Mejor Me Voy / Vieja
For the first time on vinyl, two hidden gems from Eduardo Mateo’s songbook, recorded in Buenos Aires between 1968 and 1971 at the legendary TNT studios. These versions remained unreleased for over five decades… until now.
The Classic Albums
Reissuing and remastering eight landmark albums released between 1956 and 1962, this collection traces iconoclastic pianist Cecil Taylor's evolution from bop-influenced beginnings to the groundbreaking free jazz forms he helped pioneer, featuring collaborations with Steve Lacy, John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, Archie Shepp, Clark Terry, Roswell Rudd, and others, culminating in his trailblazing trio with Jimmy Lyons and Sunny Murray.
The North Water (Original Score)
Tim Hecker's incredible score to 'The North Water', starring Colin Farrell and Jack O'Connell. 'The score for the film was written just before and during the pandemic in 2020, mostly over arguably one of the darkest winters of some memory in Montreal', says Hecker. 'The music was an attempt to add depth and texture to a five-hour doomed arctic journey that charts a trajectory from hardened optimism into abject futility. We worked with a primary palette of synthesizers, electronics, and treated c…
Symbolism
80s synth magic for the four-track mind. DIY outsider Rick Cuevas was a post-punk refugee on a vision quest for a hit. Tracked at home in 1984, "The Birds" is that 40-year-delayed viral smash, one of eight retro-futurist anthems that make up Cuevas' debut album. Remastered from the analog masters, this 40th anniversary edition replicates the 200-copy original for max teleportation value.
28 Demos
When not gazing out windows into the stormy Manhattan skyline, Margo Guryan spent her thirties banging out earworms for the likes of Bobbie Gentry, Jackie DeShannon, Claudine Longet, Carmen McCrae, and Julie London at CBS’s April Blackwood Music. Guryan’s timeless musings on love, Sundays, earthquakes, crying, and boys named Timothy have soundtracked countless films and viral videos—enduring masterpieces from the before times. 28 of her ’60s and ’70s songwriting demos are collected on this 25th …
Spare Beauty
Spittle Records is proud to announce the reissue of Chance Operation’s seminal sophomore release, Spare Beauty. Originally issued in 1982 as a double 7” on Jeep Records, this sought-after EP makes its long-awaited debut on 12” vinyl, reintroducing four tracks of pure Japanese post-punk brilliance to a new generation of listeners. Spare Beauty is a masterclass in hypnotic, infectious sonic grooves. Each track weaves together raw energy and avant-garde flair, showcasing the band’s innovative appro…
Chance Operation
Originally released in 1981 on Jeep Records and reissued here for the first time, Chance Operation’s debut 12” EP stands as a bold statement from Japan’s avant-garde underground. This seminal recording, now available on Spittle Records, captures the raw energy and visionary spirit of a group that defied genre boundaries and predicted the sonic upheavals of the decade to come.
Chance Operation emerged from Tokyo’s fertile experimental scene, channeling the restless creativity of the late 70s and …
IV
Black Widow Records is thrilled to announce the official reissue of Black Widow – IV, the legendary lost album from the iconic British occult rock band Black Widow. Originally recorded in 1972 but unreleased until 1997, this definitive edition marks the first release of Black Widow – IV on the revered Italian label that bears the band’s name.
Formed in Leicester in 1969, Black Widow became infamous for their theatrical live performances and pioneering use of occult imagery, earning them the titl…
One Flight Up
One Flight Up by the legendary Dexter Gordon. Recorded in Paris on June 2, 1964, this album stands as a testament to Gordon’s leadership and the vibrant European jazz scene of the era.
Gesprächsfetzen & In Sommerhausen
Alto saxophonist Marion Brown was an initially underrated hero of the jazz avant-garde. It was only after he moved from Atlanta to New York and joined John Coltrane that the public and the critics took notice of him.Dedicated to discovering the far-reaching possibilities of improvisational expression, Brown possessed a truly lyrical voice. In the early seventies, she played with Anthony Braxton, Andrew Cyrille, Bennie Maupin, Jeanne Lee, and Chick Corea, among others. On this recording he was ac…
The Straight Horn Of Steve Lacy
Some of soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy's most interesting recordings are his earliest ones. After spending periods of time playing with Dixieland groups and then with Cecil Taylor (which was quite a jump), Lacy made several recordings that displayed his love of Thelonious Monk's music plus his varied experiences. On this particular set, Lacy's soprano contrasts well with Charles Davis' baritone (they are backed by bassist John Ore and drummer Roy Haynes) on three of the most difficult Monk tunes…
Highdelberg
Guitarist Ax Genrich began his career in 1970 with a brief stint with German prog-kraut rockers Agitation Free. There he was able to develop his improvisational style, but was soon poached by Mani Neumeier to join Guru Guru. Together with bassist Uli Trepte, Genrich and Neumeier enjoyed their first major successes and were soon regarded as the new figureheads of Krautrock, releasing Känguru in 1972, a milestone in the genre. After four years and four albums, Ax Genrich left Guru Guru because the…
Whatevershebringswesing
2025 stock Melancholic with a tendency towards ballads, this 1973 third album from Kevin Ayers is nonetheless the most accessible of his early work. Featuring the core musicians of guitarist Mike Oldfield, keyboardist David Bedford and drummer Robert Wyatt, the LP is a solid, consistent, and focused outing, which continues to be at the top of Ayer's solo work. Original artwork. New detailed liner notes.
満天に赤い花びら A Skyfull of Red Petals
Incl. printed inner sleeve & 4 page fold-out insert ** Spittle Records resurrects a dangerous ride through Japan's experimental underground with the first vinyl reissue of this 1985 masterpiece. Four decades after its original Japanese release, Mizutama Shobodan's sophomore album A Skyfull of Red Petals finally receives the vinyl treatment it deserves, emerging through Spittle Records as a testament to one of Japan's most fearless and uncompromising experimental units. Mixed by master Fred Frith…
乙女の祈りはダッダッダッ！A Maiden’s Prayer
Incl. printed inner sleeve & 4 page fold-out insert ** Spittle Records resurrects a dangerous ride through Japan's experimental underground with the first vinyl reissue of this 1985 masterpiece. Four decades after its original Japanese release, Mizutama Shobodan's sophomore album A Skyfull of Red Petals finally receives the vinyl treatment it deserves, emerging through Spittle Records as a testament to one of Japan's most fearless and uncompromising experimental units. Mixed by master Fred Frith…