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  • Technicolor Band – Walks The Blue Circle
    Technicolor Band – Walks The Blue Circle
    $25.00 | , Ships on/around May 19, 2025 Add to cart

    Technicolor Band is a revolving-cast, cross-genre improv unit based in Bloomington, IN. The group, initially instigated by multi-instrumentalists David Brown and Caleb Hickman as a regular [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Michael Vallera – The Other World
    Michael Vallera – The Other World
    $13.00 | , Ships on/around Apr 25, 2025 Add to cart

    Released in an edition of 300 CDs by Torn Light Records — The Other World was recorded in the spring of 2023 by Greg Norman at his home studio in […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Church Shuttle – ESP Grifter / Junk Oracle
    Church Shuttle – ESP Grifter / Junk Oracle
    $22.00 | , Add to cart

    Pre-order ships on or around April 1st, 2025. Church Shuttle “ESP Grifter / Junk Oracle” is an 8 track LP of alien abducted industrial music. Specifically Pure Michigan soundscapes Chris […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Richard Band ‎– H.P. Lovecradt’s Classic Tale of Horror Re-Animator (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    Richard Band ‎– H.P. Lovecradt’s Classic Tale of Horror Re-Animator (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    $70.00 | , , Add to cart

    OG Copy! “Stuart Gordon’s 1985 movie based on the H.P. Lovecraft story “Herbery West – Re-Animator” was an instantly made its mark on the science fiction horror genre. [...]

    GENRE: Soundtracks / Library Music
  • Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians ‎– Fegmania!
    Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians ‎– Fegmania!
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    “Robyn manages to combine his Syd Barrett/John Lennon-esque oh-so-British vocals, Byrds-y guitar jangle, and lyrics which run the gamut from Monty Python-like absurdity to late [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Jon Cale – Caribbean Sunset
    Jon Cale – Caribbean Sunset
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    Label: ZE Records – IT 8401 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1984 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Van Der Graaf Generator ‎– Pawn Hearts
    Van Der Graaf Generator ‎– Pawn Hearts
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    Van der Graaf Generator’s fourth album, Pawn Hearts was also their second most popular; at one time this record was a major King Crimson cult item due to the presence […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Dexys Midnight Runners ‎– Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
    Dexys Midnight Runners ‎– Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
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    The crackling stations being switched on the radio and the gang shout followed by the spoken injunction to “burn it down” sound like they should be starting off a Sham […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • John Cale – Artificial Intelligence
    John Cale – Artificial Intelligence
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    Though this is still nowhere near prime John Cale, 1985’s Artificial Intelligence is a big step up from its predecessor, 1984’s weak and sloppy Caribbean Sunset. For the first time [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Tangerine Dream – Alpha Centauri (Clear Vinyl, Bonus 12″) (RSD)
    Tangerine Dream – Alpha Centauri (Clear Vinyl, Bonus 12″) (RSD)
    $25.00 | , , Add to cart

    Limited edtion clear vinyl pressing. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of an exclusive Record Store Day 2022 limited gatefold clear vinyl edition of Tangerine Dream’s [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • V/A – Gespenterland
    V/A – Gespenterland
    $30.00 | , Add to cart

    Over the last ten years a strange mycelium was sprouting from the ground of Germany’s sound topography, going widely unnoticed while creeping its way up through the copse of the […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Faust – Blickwinkel
    Faust – Blickwinkel
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    “After dipping into the archive to deliver a series of essential reissues, Bureau B continues to encourage the chaotic brilliance of Faust with an LP of brand new music curated […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Conrad Schnitzler – Auf Dem Schwarzen Kanal
    Conrad Schnitzler – Auf Dem Schwarzen Kanal
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    “Auf dem schwarzen Kanal” is one of the most outstanding and sought-after releases in Conrad Schnitzler’s extensive catalog. Released in 1980 as the only one of [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Supersempfft – Roboterwerke
    Supersempfft – Roboterwerke
    $30.00 | , Add to cart

    LP version. After introducing listeners to the techno-tropical pop of Supersempfft via an essential reissue of their stargazing sophomore LP Metaluna, those surefooted folks at Bureau B beam back [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Toluse Low Trax – Kiosique Versions
    Toluse Low Trax – Kiosique Versions
    $30.00 | , Add to cart

    Parisian-by-choice Detlef Weinrich aka Tolouse Low Trax turns the page again. Always willing for a new episode, notion, impulse, idea, ideal. Searching for some light out there. Now Kiosque [...]

    GENRE: Techno / House / Electronic
  • Brighter Death Now – No Decency
    Brighter Death Now – No Decency
    $45.00 | , Add to cart

    This is the raw rehearsal recordings of Brighter Death Now for the American tour in 2019. Recorded early february 2019. Originally released as a tape, we now bring you a […]

    GENRE: Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Nate Powell – Aggregates of Subjective Desire
    Nate Powell – Aggregates of Subjective Desire
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    After 13 years doing HN under various monikers, Nate Powell gives us his nominative debut. Layers stack seamlessly while never operating from a blur. Each sound is deliberate, laid out […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Rocker Magazine – Issue #8
    Rocker Magazine – Issue #8
    $14.00 | , Add to cart

    ROCKER is a digest published in the great city of Philadelphia, PA, USA. It focuses on harsh noise, ambient, experimental + In this issue: • on the cover: Nick Forte’ […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Conrad Schnitzler ‎– Rot
    Conrad Schnitzler ‎– Rot
    $16.00 | , , Add to cart

    “There was a particular type of artist who could only have emerged in the legendary early 1970s. Few musicians fit the bill better than Conrad Schnitzler. Revolution, pop art and […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • The Varukers ‎– Bloodsuckers
    The Varukers ‎– Bloodsuckers
    $12.00 | , , Add to cart

    “A true building block of UK hardcore/punk. This record is a steamroller of slightly metallic d-beat punk. As mandatory a piece of history as any Discharge record. The Varukers were […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Tangerine Dream ‎– Encore 2LP
    Tangerine Dream ‎– Encore 2LP
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    “Encore — Tangerine Dream Live, 1977 is one of the better concert albums from Tangerine Dream. As with most of their live releases, this disc features all new material. Each […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Howlin Rain – The Alligator Bride [colored vinyl]
    Howlin Rain – The Alligator Bride [colored vinyl]
    $9.00 | , , Add to cart

    “On June 8, Oakland, California’s Howlin Rain return with The Alligator Bride, their fifth LP of swampy, ragged, unapologetic rock ’n roll. Led by Ethan Miller (co-founder of psych rockers [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • John Cage & Lejaren Hiller / Ben Johnston – HPSCHD / String Quartet No. 2
    John Cage & Lejaren Hiller / Ben Johnston – HPSCHD / String Quartet No. 2
    $9.00 | , , Add to cart

    “This work comprises 20-minute solos for 1 – 7 amplified harpsichords and tapes for 1-51 monaural machines to be used in whole or in part in any combination with or […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Lightning Hopkins – Houston’s King Of The Blues (Historic Recordings 1952-1953)
    Lightning Hopkins – Houston’s King Of The Blues (Historic Recordings 1952-1953)
    $22.00 | , , Add to cart

    Collects some of Hopkins’ best tracks from 1952-1953 Label: Blues Classics – BC 30 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: US Released: 1984 VG+/VG. spine cracked open 3″ with some [...]

    GENRE: Blues
  • Link Wray – Missing Links Vol. 2 – Big City After Dark
    Link Wray – Missing Links Vol. 2 – Big City After Dark
    $15.00 | , , Add to cart

    “A mix of super-rare cuts, a couple of unissued outtakes, and live material, all from the 1960s. It’s rawer than Link Wray’s norm (which is durned raw indeed), but not […]

    GENRE: Rock / Pop
  • Link Wray – Missing Links Vol.3 – Some Kinda Nut
    Link Wray – Missing Links Vol.3 – Some Kinda Nut
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    “Another great grab bag of hideously rare Link, all from the ’60s on this volume, including tracks that Wray issued under his own name, and side projects that he lent […]

    GENRE: Rock / Pop
  • Lightnin’ Hopkins – 1948-1961
    Lightnin’ Hopkins – 1948-1961
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    “Original recordings from the collections of Joe Bussard, Dani Gugolz, Hans Maitner, Johnny Path and Victor Pearlin A1 to A4 recorded in Houston, Texas in 1948 A5 to A8 recorded […]

    GENRE: Blues
  • Blind Lemon Jefferson – How Long, How Long Lasting Loving
    Blind Lemon Jefferson – How Long, How Long Lasting Loving
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    Side A and “Long Lastin’ Lovin'” recorded in Chicago between February and March 1928 other songs recorded in Chicago between June and August 1928  Label: Monk – mk340 Format: [...]

    GENRE: Blues
  • Midnight Minds – Echo Poems
    Midnight Minds – Echo Poems
    $10.00 | , Add to cart

    Fantastic duo of new age / ambient tunes from Midnight Minds. Room recording for extra haze. 10/10 highest recommendation.

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Title TK
    Title TK
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    “Comprised of the artists and musicians Cory Arcangel, Howie Chen and Alan Licht, Title TK is a “band” that performs in music or art contexts. While they appear on stage […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Dennis Covington – Salvation On Sand Mountain
    Dennis Covington – Salvation On Sand Mountain
    $6.00 | , , Add to cart

    “For New York Times reporter Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment-covering the trial of an Alabama pastor convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Junichiro Tanizaki – The Secret History & Arrowroot
    Junichiro Tanizaki – The Secret History & Arrowroot
    $6.00 | , , Add to cart

    “From a Japanese master of romantic and sexual obsession come two novels that treat traditional themes with sly wit and startling psychological sophistication. In The Secret History of the [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Mike Davis – Late Victorian Holocausts
    Mike Davis – Late Victorian Holocausts
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    “Examining a series of El Niño-induced droughts and the famines that they spawned around the globe in the last third of the 19th century, Mike Davis discloses the intimate, baleful […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Richard Brautigan – Dreaming of Babylon
    Richard Brautigan – Dreaming of Babylon
    $8.00 | , , Add to cart

    “You are in San Francisco, and you need a private eye. Nobody’s left but C. Card. When you hire C. Card, you have scraped the bottom of the private eye […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Raymond Queneau – The Sunday of Life
    Raymond Queneau – The Sunday of Life
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    “The Sunday of Life, the late Raymond Queneau’s tenth novel, was first published in French by Gallimard in 1951 and is now appearing for the first time in this country. […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Raymond Queneau – The Flight of Icarus
    Raymond Queneau – The Flight of Icarus
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    “Called by some the French Borges, by others the creator of le nouveau roman a generation ahead of its time, Raymond Queneau’s work in fiction continues to defy strict categorization. […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Raymond Queneau – The Blue Flowers
    Raymond Queneau – The Blue Flowers
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    “The Blue Flowers follows two unlikely characters: Cidrolin, who alternates between drinking and napping on a barge parked along the Seine in the 1960s, and the Duke d’Auge as he […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Raymond Queneau – The Bark Tree
    Raymond Queneau – The Bark Tree
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    “Seated in a Paris café, a man glimpses another man, a shadowy figure hurrying for the train: Who is he? he wonders, How does he live? And instantly the shadow […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Raymond Queneau – Pierrot Mon Ami
    Raymond Queneau – Pierrot Mon Ami
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    “Pierrot Mon Ami, considered by many to be one of Raymond Queneau’s finest achievements, is a quirky coming-of-age novel concerning a young man’s initiation into a world filled with deceit, [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Rainer Maria Rilke – Duino Elegies
    Rainer Maria Rilke – Duino Elegies
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    “We have a marvelous, almost legendary image of the circumstances in which the composition of this great poem began. Rainer Maria Rilke was staying at Duino Castle, on a rocky […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Arnost Lustig – Night and Hope
    Arnost Lustig – Night and Hope
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    “Stories about young people in the unique concentration-camp ghetto organized by the Nazis in the Czech city of Terezin are based on the author’s own childhood experiences and [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Various Artists – Percussive Resistance
    Various Artists – Percussive Resistance
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    A compilation of 29 percussionists making rhythm, texture & noise to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds. Percussive Resistance is our heeding a call to action. Each […]

    GENRE: Percussion, Beats, Rhythm
  • Kagami Smile – Nostalgia Screen
    Kagami Smile – Nostalgia Screen
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    The prolific and idyllic Kagami Smile comes to Torn Light with a tape of tape hissed electronic music. Wonderful corridors of sound, the walls are covered in tapestries. Low low […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Techno / House / Electronic
  • Sean McCann, Matthew Sullivan, Alex Twomey – Saturday Night
    Sean McCann, Matthew Sullivan, Alex Twomey – Saturday Night
    $18.00 | , , Add to cart

    “Saturday Night is the debut LP by old friends and collaborators Alex Twomey, Matthew Sullivan, and Sean McCann. Recorded over numerous evenings at the artists’ homes, and completed just [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • CRASS – Who Dunnit? (1983 Brown Vinyl)
    CRASS – Who Dunnit? (1983 Brown Vinyl)
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    “This is more of a novelty record than a punk record per se. The song gets to the core of British life, both thematically and structurally, since it’s in the […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Zounds – More Trouble Coming Every Day
    Zounds – More Trouble Coming Every Day
    $40.00 | , , Add to cart

    “I (Steve Lake) wrote ‘More Trouble…’ during the riots that were taking place in London and other English towns at the time. I nicked the title from Frank Zappa (who […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Nikki Sudden – Back To The Start
    Nikki Sudden – Back To The Start
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    Back To The Start/Ringing On My Train from the Swell Maps founder’s solo album, Waiting On Egypt. Label: Numero Group – NUM 1229.5 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Reissue Country: US […]

    GENRE: Garage / Proto Punk
  • Karen Dalton – Recording Is The Trip Karen Dalton Archives
    Karen Dalton – Recording Is The Trip Karen Dalton Archives
    $175.00 | , , , Add to cart

    “Recording is the Trip – The Karen Dalton Archives is a three-LP, three-CD box set, including a download card and a shirt. Three LPs: Includes for the first-time ever on […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • Z’EV / Zerfall_Gebiete – Untitled
    Z’EV / Zerfall_Gebiete – Untitled
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    “Four exclusive tracks. Released in conjunction with a live performance at the Lagerhaus Bremen on 17. April 2004. Record One features two very dynamic untitled tracks by legendary [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Don Dietrich – Chinese Root Letter / Tabulae Sex
    Don Dietrich – Chinese Root Letter / Tabulae Sex
    $4.00 | , , Add to cart

    Free Sax Madness from the Borbetomagus member. Label: Ecstatic Peace! – E#25 Format: Vinyl, 7″ Country: US Released: 1995 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz