Sun Ra & His Arkestra - (PRESALE 6/19/26) East Two +5 (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Sun Ra & His Arkestra - (PRESALE 6/19/26) East Two +5 (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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East Two +5
Artist: Sun Ra & His Arkestra Format: LP Release Date: 6/19/2026
Label: Cosmic Myth Records
Vendor: Virtual Label, LLC
Distributor: AMPED
UPC: 881626816912
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 6/19/2026
Product ID: CCMS10.1
Weight: .5 lb
Description
EAST TWO + 5 comprises previously unreleased tracks from one of Sun Ra's most productive periods: 1972-73. Those two hectic years saw Sun Ra recording numerous albums, staging concerts, teaching at Berkeley, acting in and composing the score for a full-length movie, embarking on a multi-album (though ill-fated) major label deal, and touring the U.S. and Europe. The title track, "East Two," is one of two pieces on this album originating at a two day October 1972 session at Chicago's Streeterville Studios. It's an ominous, sprawling processional, and the only known recording of this moody work. Arkestra baritone saxophonist Pat Patrick played electric bass on this session, which also featured Ra's typically idiosyncratic synth, along with fine solos from Kwame Hadi (trumpet) and Arkestra mainstay John Gilmore (tenor sax). The other track is an alternate version of "Rocket #9" where Ra's voice is scarcely heard in the ensemble vocals in favor of the Space Ethnic Voices.
Additional material is taken from 1973 Variety Studios sessions in NYC including "In Tomorrow's Realm," where veteran Arkestra bassist Ronnie Boykins provided the anchor with his bass line forming it's vital rhythmic framework. This would be the final year Boykins worked regularly with Ra and this track is a fitting tribute to his role in the band, demonstrating how essential he was to Sun Ra's sound.
Tracks
Credits
1 East Two
2 In Tomorrow's Realm
3 Rocket#9
4 East Five
5 Yesterdays
6 Lights on a Satellite
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: JAZZ
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 06/19/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
