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Sleeping Beauty

by Sun Ra Arkestra

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chick327 I’m an old fan of SunRa and his music. I saw him and his Arkestra play 40 years ago. I liked both the music and the humor he presented.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Tracklist:

    A1. Springtime Again 9:12
    A2. Door of the Cosmos 8:53
    B1/B2. Sleeping Beauty 11:48

    Includes unlimited streaming of Sleeping Beauty via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Sleeping Beauty (Alternative Sleeve & LP)
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Get your hands on the Sleeping Beauty vinyl LP, complete with insert, plus an exclusive, hand-numbered screen-printed alternative sleeve—limited to just 100 copies.

    Available only through Strut Records, this special edition marks the launch of our new U.S. fulfilment service.

    When Sleeping Beauty was first released, Sun Ra created a variety of unique, hand-drawn and painted sleeves. In tribute to his visionary style, we’ve crafted this additional sleeve as a modern homage to that artistic spirit. Hand printed by Mark Rice.

    *STRICTLY LIMITED TO ONE PER CUSTOMER*

    Includes unlimited streaming of Sleeping Beauty via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Download available in 16-bit/44.1kHz.

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Springtime Again 09:21
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Door Of The Cosmos 09:03
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Sleeping Beauty 11:50
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Strut proudly presents a new edition of one of Sun Ra's most celebrated albums, Sleeping Beauty, reissued in its original artwork for the first time. Originally released in 1979 on his independent Saturn label, Sleeping Beauty captures Sun Ra and his Arkestra at their most soulful and serene. A masterclass in cosmic jazz, the album blends lush grooves, celestial soul, and meditative funk with Ra’s singular spiritual vision — a sound both grounded and otherworldly. The album emerged during an extraordinarily fertile period for Sun Ra in late-‘70s New York. Between 1978 and 1982, Ra “occupied” Variety Recording Studios on West 42nd Street, often staging marathon sessions following late-night Arkestra gigs around the city — from the Village Vanguard to Sweet Basil and even a wedding in Central Park. These were not just recordings; they were rituals. Ra and his core players — John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, June Tyson, Michael Ray, and others — would begin sessions mid-morning, often continuing past midnight, much to the dismay of the studio owner. Out of this creative whirlwind came some of his most enduring work, including A Fireside Chat With Lucifer, On Jupiter, and Sleeping Beauty. Across its three tracks, Sleeping Beauty showcases the Arkestra’s gentler side. From the dreamy sway of “Springtime Again” to the funk-deep uplift of “Door Of The Cosmos” and the title track’s meditative drift, this is music that floats, beckons, and unfolds. It’s a record of hypnotic beauty and quiet power — cosmic jazz for dreamers and seekers alike. This new edition features a selected version of the hand-drawn original cover, embossed with the Sun Ra logo and housed in a heavyweight card sleeve. Liner notes come courtesy of Arkestra member Knoel Scott and Sun Ra authority Paul Griffiths. Remastered by Technology Works. “Music is a language. You see, it’s not notes — it’s a language of the spirit. That’s why it’s so important.” – Sun Ra

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released July 18, 2025

2025, Strut Records - a division of K7 Music GmbH

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Name: K7 Music GmbH
Address: Gerichtstr. 35

Website: k7.com/contact/
European Manufacturer: Yes

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Name: K7 Music GmbH
Address: Gerichtstr. 35 DE- 13347 Berlin
Website: k7.com

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The cosmic jazz master would have celebrated his 100th earth year in 2014 but his catalogue of over 150 albums, his unique philosophy and his legendary live performances live on for a new generation. The Arkestra lives on, under the direction of Marshall Allen. ... more

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