Sun Ra – The Magic City
Label: |
Saturn Research – AS-9243 |
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Vinyl
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US |
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Genre: |
Jazz |
Style: |
Avant-garde Jazz |
Tracklist
| A | The Magic City | 27:24 | |
| B1 | The Shadow World | 10:59 | |
| B2 | Abstract Eye | 2:45 | |
| B3 | Abstract "I" | 4:01 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ABC Records, Inc.
- Copyright © – ABC Records, Inc.
- Published By – Enterplanetary Koncepts
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Credits
- Alto Saxophone – Harry Spencer
- Alto Saxophone, Flute – Danny Davis
- Alto Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Piccolo Flute – Marshall Allen
- Arranged By, Composed By – Sun Ra
- Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Timpani – Pat Patrick
- Bass – Ronnie Boykins
- Bass Clarinet – Robert Cummings
- Illustration – Don Bied
- Keyboards [Clavioline], Celesta [Electronic Celeste], Piano, Marimba [Bass], Harp [Sun Harp], Percussion [Dragon Drum], Timpani – Sun Ra
- Percussion – Roger Blank
- Photography By – Francis Ing
- Producer – Alton Abraham
- Tenor Saxophone – John Gilmore
- Trombone – Teddy Nance
- Trumpet – Walter Miller
Notes
Previously released on El Saturn in 1966.
Sleeve states "Recorded 1960" but this is highly unlikely. The date of recording has been given elsewhere as 1965.
Printed on back cover:
℗1973, ABC Records, Inc. / ABC Records, Inc. ©1973 Los Angeles, California 90048, New York, New York 10019, Printed in U.S.A.
Printed on spine:
Impulse Records
Printed inside gatefold:
Recorded in 1960
Presented by Saturn Records, P.O. Box 7124, Chicago, Ill. 60607
These recordings were originally available on the Saturn label.
Printed on labels:
Recorded in 1960
These recordings were originally available on the Saturn label and are made available by Saturn research.
.℗1973, ABC Records, Inc.
Original promo LP photo added along with 5 page promotional flyer.
Sleeve states "Recorded 1960" but this is highly unlikely. The date of recording has been given elsewhere as 1965.
Printed on back cover:
℗1973, ABC Records, Inc. / ABC Records, Inc. ©1973 Los Angeles, California 90048, New York, New York 10019, Printed in U.S.A.
Printed on spine:
Impulse Records
Printed inside gatefold:
Recorded in 1960
Presented by Saturn Records, P.O. Box 7124, Chicago, Ill. 60607
These recordings were originally available on the Saturn label.
Printed on labels:
Recorded in 1960
These recordings were originally available on the Saturn label and are made available by Saturn research.
.℗1973, ABC Records, Inc.
Original promo LP photo added along with 5 page promotional flyer.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): AS-9243-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): AS-9243-B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout etched): T1 AS-9243-A ② H
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout etched): T2 AS-9243-B ②
Other Versions (5 of 23)
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The Magic City (LP, Album, Mono) | Saturn Research | LPB - 711 | US | 1966 | ||
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The Magic City (LP, Album, Mono) | Saturn Research | LPB - 711 | US | 1966 | ||
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The Magic City (LP, Album, Mono, Red textured cover) | Saturn Research | LPB - 711 | US | 1966 | ||
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The Magic City (LP, Album, Repress, Mono) | Saturn Research | 403, LP B-711 | US | 1969 | ||
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The Magic City (LP, Album, Reissue) | Saturn Research | AS-9243 | 1973 |
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Reviews
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I am extremely blessed to have picked up the best version (1973 first colored sleeve) of this album completely sealed and in minty condition still, one of my absolute favorites. I can’t wait to crack it open and play it, but will refrain until I upgrade my stereo! While I would have happily paid hundreds for this sealed masterpiece (Which for those interested is on Stereo Gatefold), I managed to get it only for $70. What a steal.
Favorite Track: The Shadow World
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I have never been a fan of Free Jazz (or space jazz when it comes to Sun ra.) I had never heard of Sun ra before, Nor have I heard the album when i placed the barely played LP on my turntable.
Like i said, I dislike free jazz, and this is just downright crap to my ears. Lots of abstract sounds, terrible production, knocking noises while drums play out of tempo. (Probably something for you?)
I'll be selling my almost "unplayed" Sun-Ra album. Keep an eye open. -
Edited 13 years agoGreat album, very atmospheric and deep, one of Sun Ra's finest works, especially the title track on the A-side which reminds of a modern, atonal chamber symphony, dominated by futuristic flute sounds and echoing effects from a microphone getting hit by a finger; later the saxophones in and mess it all up, maybe even a bit too chaotic at the peak. Also the B-side features some good grooves, "Abstract Eye" with a wonderful deep cello or double bass, "Abstract 'I'" with a great dark and dreamy percussion, and "The Shadow World" with a fast, forward driving percussion and very wild saxophones.
Unfortunately, my record (I own the Saturn reissue on 180 gram vinyl) is strictly MONO (at least the A-side, B is stereo), and I wonder if the Impulse-pressing is really stereo (like mentioned on the labels). Maybe someone here can answer this? Are there real stereo effects on this record? I suppose it would make a big difference since this album relies very much on its wide sound panorama...
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