June 20th Newsletter

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NEW ARRIVALS

  • Halkyn – self titled
    Halkyn – self titled
    $28.00 | ,

    Concentric Circles is pleased to present a collection of recordings from Halkyn, the solo project of Chris Coyle, most known for being a member of much beloved Leeds, UK group […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Lonnie Liston Smith / Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge ‎– Jazz Is Dead 17 (Yellow Vinyl)
    Lonnie Liston Smith / Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge ‎– Jaz…
    $15.00 | , ,

    Coursing through the cosmic pulse of Jazz-Funk is the inimitable influence of Lonnie Liston Smith. For over five decades, the legendary keyboardist and bandleader has been a driving force in […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Sun Ra And The Arkestra ‎– Sound Of Joy
    Sun Ra And The Arkestra ‎– Sound Of Joy
    $16.00 | , ,

    “The music from Sun Ra’s Chicago-based band of the 1950s (some of the same tunes, but different performances, also appear on Evidence’s Planet Earth/Low Ways) is quite [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • George Benson ‎– Goodies
    George Benson ‎– Goodies
    $15.00 | , ,

    “Verve needed one more album from Benson after he signed with A&M/CTI, and ended up with a strange grab-bag in which Benson plays superbly throughout, whatever the odd goulash of […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Hüsker Dü – Eight Miles High
    Hüsker Dü – Eight Miles High
    $12.00 | , ,

    The classic Byrds cover. Live version of Masochism World on the B-side. Label: SST Records – SST 025 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single Country: US Released:

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Concealed Class – No Obituary
    Concealed Class – No Obituary
    $10.00 | ,

    Concealed Class emerges without introduction or transition. No Obituary, released by Helicopter/Troniks, marks the debut recording by Charlie Mumma and Matt Purse, two artists whose respective [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, John Wiese – Annihilation Of Samsara
    Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, John Wiese – Annihilation Of Samsara
    $10.00 | ,

    For decades, Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, and John Wiese have each occupied positions within the global landscape of experimental music, operating across extreme metal, free improvisation, noise, [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • The Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook of Sacred Texts
    The Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook of Sacred Texts
    $7.00 | , ,

    Zeus and the other gods of shining Olympus were in reality divine only by popular consent. Over the course of time Olympian luster diminished in favor of religious experiences more […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Burren Archaeology: A Tour Guide
    Burren Archaeology: A Tour Guide
    $7.00 | , ,

    The Burren in County Clare contains one of the more dense concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland. Its monuments illustrate the story of human activity since it was first settled […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • An Assemblage of Spirits : Idea and Image in New Ireland
    An Assemblage of Spirits : Idea and Image in New Ireland
    $7.00 | , ,

    Describes the daily life and culture in Papua New Guinea, and shows examples of carved architectural panels, masks, dance ornaments, figures, friezes, and poles This book is in Good readable […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Paradise: A History of the Idea that Rules the World
    Paradise: A History of the Idea that Rules the World
    $7.00 | , ,

    From the Church in the Middle Ages to the people who prepare sucidide bombers, there is always someone promsing a better tomorrow, if only we do what they say. Although […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Idea of the Book in the Middle Ages: Language, Theory, Mythology, and Fiction
    The Idea of the Book in the Middle Ages: Language, Theory, Mythology, …
    $6.00 | , ,

    This book assess the relationship of literature to various other cultural forms in the Middle Ages. Jesse M. Gellrich uses the insights of such thinkers as Levi-Strauss, Foucault, Barthes, and [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction

VINYL

  • Halkyn – self titled
    Halkyn – self titled
    $28.00 | ,

    Concentric Circles is pleased to present a collection of recordings from Halkyn, the solo project of Chris Coyle, most known for being a member of much beloved Leeds, UK group […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Lonnie Liston Smith / Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge ‎– Jazz Is Dead 17 (Yellow Vinyl)
    Lonnie Liston Smith / Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge ‎– Jaz…
    $15.00 | , ,

    Coursing through the cosmic pulse of Jazz-Funk is the inimitable influence of Lonnie Liston Smith. For over five decades, the legendary keyboardist and bandleader has been a driving force in […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Sun Ra And The Arkestra ‎– Sound Of Joy
    Sun Ra And The Arkestra ‎– Sound Of Joy
    $16.00 | , ,

    “The music from Sun Ra’s Chicago-based band of the 1950s (some of the same tunes, but different performances, also appear on Evidence’s Planet Earth/Low Ways) is quite [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • George Benson ‎– Goodies
    George Benson ‎– Goodies
    $15.00 | , ,

    “Verve needed one more album from Benson after he signed with A&M/CTI, and ended up with a strange grab-bag in which Benson plays superbly throughout, whatever the odd goulash of […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Hüsker Dü – Eight Miles High
    Hüsker Dü – Eight Miles High
    $12.00 | , ,

    The classic Byrds cover. Live version of Masochism World on the B-side. Label: SST Records – SST 025 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single Country: US Released:

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Gories* ‎– Give Me Some Money / You Don’t Love Me (Red Vinyl)
    Gories* ‎– Give Me Some Money / You Don’t Love Me (Red Vinyl)
    $22.00 | , ,

    36th release in the 1st volume of the Sub Pop Singles Club. Features a Spinal Tap and Bo Diddley cover. Label: Sub Pop – SP134 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Limited […]

    GENRE: Garage / Proto Punk, Punk / Hardcore
  • Melvins ‎– Night Goat (Blue/White Marbled Vinyl)
    Melvins ‎– Night Goat (Blue/White Marbled Vinyl)
    $24.00 | , ,

    Alternate single version of the Houdini track, paired with a Jon Spencer cover. Label: Amphetamine Reptile Records – SCALE 44 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Blue/White Marbled Vinyl Country: US [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Reatards ‎– Plastic Surgery (White Vinyl)
    Reatards ‎– Plastic Surgery (White Vinyl)
    $24.00 | , ,

    Early EP from Jay Reatard’s band. Label: Shattered Records – SR-003 Format: Vinyl, 7″, White vinyl Country: US Released: 2005 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Riuichi Sakamoto / Robin Scott – Once In A Lifetime
    Riuichi Sakamoto / Robin Scott – Once In A Lifetime
    $8.00 | , ,

    Taken from the LP “Left Handed Dream” EPC 25109 Label: Epic – EPC A2832 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Stereo Country: UK Released: 1982 VG+/VG. Tags on sleeve. General sleevewear

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Rock / Pop
  • Tim Hecker ‎– The North Water (Clear Vinyl)
    Tim Hecker ‎– The North Water (Clear Vinyl)
    $17.00 | , ,

    “The score for The North Water was written just before and during the pandemic in 2020, mostly over arguably one of the darkest winters of some memory in Montreal,” says […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Soundtracks / Library Music
  • V/A – Hydeout Productions – 2nd Collections
    V/A – Hydeout Productions – 2nd Collections
    $60.00 | , ,

    Beats and collages from Hyde Out Productions. Primarily features Nujabes, but also has many collaborations and remixes. Label: Hyde Out Productions – HOLP-007 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, [...]

    GENRE: Hip Hop / Rap / Neo Soul, Techno / House / Electronic
  • V/A – Wir Rufen Deine Wölfe (Blue Vinyl)
    V/A – Wir Rufen Deine Wölfe (Blue Vinyl)
    $30.00 | , ,

    “All songs are musical adaptations of the 1979 poem “Wir Rufen Deine Wölfe” by Friedrich Hielscher.” Label: Ahnstern – Ahnstern12 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, [...]

    GENRE: Industrial / Power Electronics

CDs

  • Concealed Class – No Obituary
    Concealed Class – No Obituary
    $10.00 | ,

    Concealed Class emerges without introduction or transition. No Obituary, released by Helicopter/Troniks, marks the debut recording by Charlie Mumma and Matt Purse, two artists whose respective [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, John Wiese – Annihilation Of Samsara
    Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, John Wiese – Annihilation Of Samsara
    $10.00 | ,

    For decades, Attila Csihar, Balázs Pándi, and John Wiese have each occupied positions within the global landscape of experimental music, operating across extreme metal, free improvisation, noise, [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Warlord ‎– Deliver Us
    Warlord ‎– Deliver Us
    $15.00 | , ,

    Classic 1980’s melodic heavy metal. RIYL: Iron Maiden, Dio Condition: VG+/VG+ *Image in the listing is stock. There may be variation in the actual product.

    GENRE: Metal
  • Paul Haines – Darn It!
    Paul Haines – Darn It!
    $10.00 | , ,

    Huge collaborative work by the provocateur/jazz musician/poet, Paul Haines. Features guest spots from Carla Bley, Robert Wyatt, Roswell Rudd, Derek Bailey, Evan Parker and many many more. [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz, Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic, Spoken Word
  • Tony Molina – On This Day L.P.
    Tony Molina – On This Day L.P.
    $11.00 | ,

    Tony Molina has been putting out records with marked consistency for well over twenty years. Underpinned by an unwavering ethos of independence and an unrelenting devotion to songcraft, his music [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Tara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
    Tara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
    $16.00 | ,

    With two extraordinary mini-albums making a splash on London’s World of Echo label in wake of their self-titled 2020 debut, Somewhere Good is, in many ways, the Tara Clerkin Trio’s […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Haylie Davis – Wandering Star
    Haylie Davis – Wandering Star
    $16.00 | ,

    Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter Haylie Davis presents Wandering Star, a coming-of-age debut that unfolds like a Townes Van Zandt tale set in a deserted diner off a re-routed interchange: [...]

    GENRE: Folk / Country, Indie / Alternative
  • Boards Of Canada – Inferno
    Boards Of Canada – Inferno
    $16.00 | ,

    After thirteen years of silence from the compound, during which anticipation has grown day by day, Boards of Canada finally return. Inferno retains their signature melodies and atmospheres, [...]

    GENRE: Techno / House / Electronic
  • V/A – London Jazz Classics
    V/A – London Jazz Classics
    $23.00 | ,

    London Jazz Classics originally came out in 1993 – the first album ever to be released on Soul Jazz Records. The album brought together rare and obscure dance tracks in […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Why? – Elephant Eyelash
    Why? – Elephant Eyelash
    $13.00 | ,

    Elephant Eyelash is the second studio album from WHY?. Originally released by anticon. in 2005, this reissue is in celebration of it’s 20th anniversary. Pressed on 2xLP custom lavendar and [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Esquires – Get Away With The Esquires
    The Esquires – Get Away With The Esquires
    $18.00 | ,

    Get Away With The Esquires. The most complete collection ever assembled of this Chicago/Milwaukee area R&B group. 26 Remastered Tracks so funky they turn sidewalks into dance floors! [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Khun Narin – III
    Khun Narin – III
    $14.00 | ,

    Khun Narin’s Electric Phin Band are a multi-generational psychedelic powerhouse from rural Thailand whose ecstatic, amplifier-blown folk music has quietly become one of the most unlikely global [...]

    GENRE: International

BOOKS

  • The Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook of Sacred Texts
    The Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook of Sacred Texts
    $7.00 | , ,

    Zeus and the other gods of shining Olympus were in reality divine only by popular consent. Over the course of time Olympian luster diminished in favor of religious experiences more […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Burren Archaeology: A Tour Guide
    Burren Archaeology: A Tour Guide
    $7.00 | , ,

    The Burren in County Clare contains one of the more dense concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland. Its monuments illustrate the story of human activity since it was first settled […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • An Assemblage of Spirits : Idea and Image in New Ireland
    An Assemblage of Spirits : Idea and Image in New Ireland
    $7.00 | , ,

    Describes the daily life and culture in Papua New Guinea, and shows examples of carved architectural panels, masks, dance ornaments, figures, friezes, and poles This book is in Good readable […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Paradise: A History of the Idea that Rules the World
    Paradise: A History of the Idea that Rules the World
    $7.00 | , ,

    From the Church in the Middle Ages to the people who prepare sucidide bombers, there is always someone promsing a better tomorrow, if only we do what they say. Although […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Idea of the Book in the Middle Ages: Language, Theory, Mythology, and Fiction
    The Idea of the Book in the Middle Ages: Language, Theory, Mythology, …
    $6.00 | , ,

    This book assess the relationship of literature to various other cultural forms in the Middle Ages. Jesse M. Gellrich uses the insights of such thinkers as Levi-Strauss, Foucault, Barthes, and [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Where the Spirits Ride the Wind: Trance Journeys and Other Ecstatic Experiences
    Where the Spirits Ride the Wind: Trance Journeys and Other Ecstatic Ex…
    $6.00 | , ,

    Goodman reexamines our notions of the nature of reality by studying the ritual postures of native art assumed by her subjects during trance states. For readers desiring to discover this […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Jolande Jacobi – Complex/Archetype/Symbol in the Psychology of C. G. Jung
    Jolande Jacobi – Complex/Archetype/Symbol in the Psychology of C…
    $6.00 | , ,

    As an associate of C. G. Jung for many years, Jolande Jacobi is in a unique position to provide an interpretation of his work. In this volume, Dr. Jacobi presents […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • America, the Sorcerer’s New Apprentice: The Rise of New Age Shamanism
    America, the Sorcerer’s New Apprentice: The Rise of New Age Sham…
    $5.00 | , ,

    Reincarnation, Eastern mysticism, channeling, psychic phenomena. Is America at the threshold of a glorious new age of enlightenment? Or have we, in our search for higher levels of human [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Julius Evola – The Mystery of the Grail: Initiation and Magic in the Quest for the Spirit
    Julius Evola – The Mystery of the Grail: Initiation and Magic in…
    $6.00 | , ,

    In this important study of the meaning of the Grail, one of Europe’s greatest esoteric philosophers discloses the pre-Christian and initiatic sources of this symbolic motif that is so [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Walter Burkert – Greek Religion
    Walter Burkert – Greek Religion
    $12.00 | , ,

    In this book Walter Burkert, the most eminent living historian of ancient Greek religion, has produced the standard work for our time on that subject. First published in German in […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Henry Corbin – Avicenna and the Visionary Recital
    Henry Corbin – Avicenna and the Visionary Recital
    $15.00 | , ,

    In this work a distinguished scholar of Islamic religion examines the mysticism and psychological thought of the great eleventh-century Persian philosopher and physician Avicenna (Ibn Sina), [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Sensorium: Embodied Experience, Technology, and Contemporary Art
    Sensorium: Embodied Experience, Technology, and Contemporary Art
    $12.00 | , ,

    Artists and writers reconsider the relationship between the body and electronic technology in the twenty-first century through essays, artworks, and an encyclopedic “Abecedarius of the New [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction