Monday, May 4, 2026 • Vinyl Finds from Around the World
Resonance of Time
A remarkable Ethiopian work recorded in 1984. Musician Wesenyeleh Mebreku used only a Casiotone CT-201 to render Ethiopian melodies in serene, dreamlike lo-fi textures. Reissued on vinyl by Portland label Tone Poem — a label known for unearthing gems like Suzuki Kei and Pale Cocoon.
Disco Party
The sole album by mysterious group REALITY on TSG Records in 1976 — a Holy Grail in the Funk world. Originally pressed as a tax scam release with minimal copies, it became an urban legend of rarity. Dance-floor-driven grooves fusing instrumental Funk with early Proto-Disco. Reissued by Mr. Bongo.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's first solo album after being diagnosed with throat cancer — what he believed might be his final work. A bold exploration of everyday sounds, including a piano that survived the 2011 tsunami. A seemingly still yet unstoppable flow of time, light and shadow.
Infinite (Marvel Variant Edition)
The Alchemist and Havoc complete Prodigy's posthumous work — 15 tracks featuring Nas, Clipse, H.E.R, Jorja Smith, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Big Noyd. Marvel Variant Edition.
Number Ones
First official Sony vinyl release, compiling 18 of Michael Jackson's biggest hits on double LP. Available in black and red colored vinyl.
Matahari / Odyssee
French six-piece blending funk, French disco and house, with the soft, captivating vocals of Flore Benguigui.
Songs For Swinging Lovers (Tone Poet Edition)
Frank Sinatra at his most elegant and effortless — clear diction and urban charm that influenced generations. Blue Note Tone Poet series vinyl edition.
What To Do About Them
90s shoegaze masterpiece reissued! Boston legends Swirlies' most iconic work from 1992. The definitive blend of noise walls and lo-fi pop melodies. If you love My Bloody Valentine or Pixies, Swirlies will hit you right where it counts.
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Now Playing (Blue Vinyl)
Rhino's Now Playing compilation capturing the saxophone master's greatest era on beautiful blue transparent vinyl. Includes Giant Steps, Naima, and My Favorite Things.
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Lost In Sound (RSD 2026)
Recorded in New York in 1961, the only release by legendary multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef on the Charlie Parker label. First official reissue in over 50 years. A pivotal moment as Lateef transitioned from Hard-Bop to exploratory music.
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Nurture (White Vinyl Edition)
Electronic music prodigy Porter Robinson's second album, created after overcoming depression. White vinyl edition, 2LP.
Light-Years (Marvel Variant Edition)
Nas and DJ Premier officially reunite 30 years after 1994's Illmatic. Marvel Variant Edition with gallery-grade printing, limited release.
Live A L'Olympia
Capturing Jeff Buckley across two nights in France during his Grace-era European tour. Over half the sacred album performed live, plus covers of Kashmir and Hallelujah. 2026 RSD limited release.
Schema 1+2
Long-awaited new album from Dowser — trio of Hiroyuki Nagashima, Masaki Terai, and Takashi Miyakawa. A composite experience spanning rock, noise, electronics, and vocal sampling. Released by All Horned Animals on double CD. Limited to 250 copies.
Blue Lake
In the late 60s and early 70s, Don Cherry found a more primal sound at the edges of free jazz. The twin recording to Orient, reissued last year on Record Store Day UK. Originally released on the Japanese BYG label.
Ikareta BABY / PAPER DOLL
A-side reimagines Fishmans' classic 'Ikareta BABY' with Ai Ichikawa's crystalline vocals. B-side reworks Tatsuro Yamashita's 'PAPER DOLL' with funk and hip-hop elements. Produced by Naruyoshi Kikuchi. First 7-inch release via CITY POP on VINYL 2026.
Fela Kuti in Dub
What if Fela Kuti and King Tubby had collaborated? Munich's Captain Yossarian reimagines four Fela Kuti classics in Jamaican Discomix style, with sax from Jimi Tenor. Released by German indie label Agogo Records.
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Time Out Of Mind (Expanded RSD Edition)
Electronic chameleon Mark Pritchard as Troubleman — a 2004 masterpiece blending Brazilian Bossa Nova, broken beats, and psychedelic electronics. RSD expanded reissue includes the previously omitted club anthem 'Strikehard'. Features Nina Miranda (Smoke City) and Eska.
Nuclear War
UK experimental jazz group The Heliocentrics join forces with 90-something-year-old Sun Ra Arkestra legend Marshall Allen, plus contemporary soul genius Bilal. Built around Sun Ra's iconic 'Nuclear War' — a cross-generational jazz conversation.
Dear Children Of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue
London's spiritual jazz artist Alabaster DePlume spontaneously recorded in Brooklyn during his 2025 US tour. B-side 'Cremisan' was recorded in Palestine, featuring voices of Bethlehem children. Cover art by a 13-year-old boy from Gaza. First vinyl release via RSD.
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Han (蘇郁涵) — OVER the MOONs
A crystalline, luminous quality. The octet arrangement opens doors of free jazz like pulling a set of contemporary jazz keys from a pocket. Recorded in New York in 2024, released by Taiwanese label Possibilities Ltd.
If you were captivated by The Cosmic Tones Research Trio's self-titled album last year, don't miss this new work from duo members Roman Norfleet and Andre Raiah (Be Present Art Group). This spiritually experimental album features saxophone, keyboards, and percussion — sound floating between Ambient and Spiritual Jazz. Released on vinyl by NYC's Mississippi Records.