Sun Ra Arkestra Fate in a Pleasant Mood OG LP Saturn SR9956-2 Mono '65 Free Jazz

$

150

Up for bid is an extremely rare mono LP, "Fate in a Pleasant Mood," by Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra. See pictures for song list. This is an original press, released by Saturn Records (SR 9956-2 A/B) in 1965. Here is some extra info from the internet:

Sun Ra and his Myth Science Arkestra
"Fate in a Pleasant Mood"
Saturn SR 9956-2/A/B (1965) // GOLD LABEL, DEEP GROOVE.

Side A:
-The Others in their World (Ra)
Ra-p; Phil Cohran-tp; Marshall Allen-as; John Gilmore-ts; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Lucious Randolph says he's here playing "a lot of melodic things, a line he's trying to get." Cohran says he is on this and that it was made at Hall Recording Co., Chicago, late 1960.
-Space Mates (Ra)
Ra-p, bells, gong; Marshall Allen-fl, bells; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d, perc, gong. Hall Recording Co., Chicago, late 1960.
Phil Cohran was present at the marathon session (30-40 tunes) but did not play on this number; other pieces appeared on Holiday for Soul Dance. He verified the presence of Hardy.
-Lights of a Satellite (Ra)
Ra-p; Phil Cohran-tp; Nate Pryor-tb, bells; Marshall Allen-as, fl; John Gilmore-ts, cl; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Gilmore isn't credited with playing clarinet, but he obviously switches when Allen switches to flute. Lucios Randolph says he's on this, but so does Phil Cohran. Cohran believes this was made at Hall Recording Co, Chicago, late 1960. Title comes from original Saturn jacket; the label says Lights on a Satellite.

Side B:
-Distant Stars (Ra-Boykins)
Ra-p; George Hudson-tp; John Gilmore-ts; Marshall Allen-as; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Hudson uses a repeated-note stutter figure a lot. LR and Cohran think it's Hudson too. Recorded in rehearsal, Chicago, late 1960 or early 1961. Definitely not from the studio; recording is grainier. It is possible that Edward Skinner is on drums instead of Hardy, though there is no obvious departure from Hardy's style.
-Kingdom of Thunder (Ra-Allen)
Ra-bells, perc, gong; Lucious Randolph-tp; Marshall Allen-fl solo, perc; John Gilmore-cl; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Lucious Randolph says he was using a cup mute during the ensembles, and that Ra kept telling him to play more softly. When the tape was played back, though, his part in the ensemble was barely audible. Rehearsal, Chicago, 1960. (Cohran says he is on this, but claims that it was made at Hall Recording Company, which is consistent with the well recorded drums -- but not with the poor balance overall.)
-Fate in a Pleasant Mood (Ra)
Ra-p; Phil Cohran-tp; Marshall Allen-as; John Gilmore-ts; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Cohran says this piece was written for him, and that he is on the recording, which was made at Hall. Cohran and Gilmore worked out their own approach to the bridge in practice. Hall Recording Company, Chicago, late 1960.
-Ankhnation (Ra)
Ra-p; Phil Cohran-tp; Nate Pryor-tb; Marshall Allen-as; John Gilmore- ts; Ronnie Boykins-b; Jon Hardy-d.
Cohran says he is on it. Hall Recording Company, Chicago, late 1960.

Hall Recording Co. and rehearsals, Chicago late 1960-early 1961.

LP is VG+, with light scuffs on either side. There are also several small light scratches on side A, which causes several light pops during the play of LP. LP is very clean and retains a nice gloss. Interior labels are very clean. LP plays with light surface noise (some light intermittent crackle,tics, and several pops) with no skips. Etched matrix info reads SR-9956-2-A  "SATURN" -BP- / SR-9956-2-B  "SATURN" -BP- . This LP still sounds great - this is a really nice copy of this original LP! Jacket is VG+, with no seam splits. All seams and corners show light wear. There is ring wear on the front and back of the jacket. There is scuffing on the front and back of the jacket. The front and back of the jacket retain a nice gloss. Throughout the month of December I will be listing more extremely rare, hard to find titles in very nice shape - from the estate of a serious collector. An original copy of this scarce LP doesn't show up very often - don't miss out of this very hard to find gem! We will pack this securely for safe delivery - this will weigh more heavy than average due to the amount of LP inserts we put in the LP mailer. Domestic Delivery will be via Media Mail including delivery confirmation. International delivery is First Class International, REGISTERED (PLEASE WAIT FOR AN UPDATED INVOICE REFLECTING THE CORRECT AMOUNT FOR SHIPPING (INCLUDING REGISTERED MAIL) BEFORE PAYING). Return Policy: If items are not exactly as described, buyer may return the items. Items must be in the same exact shape as when they were shipped. Upon receipt by the seller of the package, buyer will then be refunded amount of purchase and the original cost of shipping - BUYER PAYS FOR RETURN SHIPPING.

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