The Singles

Tracklist

Disc 1: 1954-1960

1. 1A Foggy DayThe Nu Sounds1:05
2. 2Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie (demo version)The Cosmic Rays1:51
3. 3DreamingThe Cosmic Rays2:45
4. 4Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie (studio version)The Cosmic Rays3:06
5. 5Bye ByeThe Cosmic Rays with Le Sun Ra and Arkestra2:51
6. 6Somebody's in LoveThe Cosmic Rays with Le Sun Ra and Arkestra1:49
7. 7Medicine for a NightmareLe Sun-Ra and his Arkistra2:37
8. 8SaturnLe Sun-Ra and his Arkistra3:02
9. 9Supersonic JazzLe Sun-Ra and his Arkistra2:36
10. 10Happy New Year to YouThe Qualities1:51
11. 11It's Christmas TimeThe Qualities2:46
12. 12Muck Muck (Matt Matt)Yochanan2:48
13. 13Hot Skillet MamaYochanan3:15
14. 14Great Balls of FireLe Sun Ra and his Arkestra5:31
15. 15Hours AfterLe Sun Ra and his Arkestra2:48
16. 16Teenager's Letter of PromisesJuanita Rogers & Lynn Hollings with Mr. V’s Five Joys3:44
17. 17I'm So Glad You Love MeJuanita Rogers with Mr. V’s Five Joys3:07
18. 18The Sun OneYochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:32
19. 19The Sun Man SpeaksYochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra4:37
20. 20The Sun Man Speaks (alternate take)Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra3:52
21. 21OctoberSun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra4:42
22. 22Adventure in SpaceSun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra1:56
23. 23Message to EarthmanYochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:26
24. 24Message to Earthman (alternate take)Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:25
25. 25State StreetSun Ra and His Arkestra3:31

Disc 2: 1960-1982

1. 1The Blue SetSun Ra and his Myth Science Arkestra4:43
2. 2Big City BluesSun Ra and his Myth Science Arkestra3:16
3. 3Tell Her to Come on HomeLittle Mack2:09
4. 4I'm Making BelieveLittle Mack3:17
5. 5The BridgeSun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:00
6. 6Rocket #9Sun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:26
7. 7Blues on Planet MarsSun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:27
8. 8Saturn MoonSun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra2:16
9. 9The Sky is CryingLacy Gibson2:52
10. 10She's My BabyLacy Gibson2:10
11. 11I Am Gonna Unmask the BatmanLacy Gibson2:46
12. 12I Want an Easy WomanLacy Gibson2:47
13. 13I'm Gonna Unmask the BatmanSun Ra and His Astro-Galactic Infinity Arkestra2:22
14. 14The Perfect ManSun Ra and His Astro-Galactic Infinity Arkestra4:57
15. 15Journey to SaturnSun Ra and His Astro-Galactic Infinity Arkestra3:45
16. 16EnlightenmentSun Ra and His Astro-Galactic Infinity Arkestra3:28
17. 17Love in Outer Space3:51
18. 18Mayan Temple4:17
19. 19Disco 2100Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:36
20. 20Sky BluesSun Ra and His Arkestra2:45
21. 21Rough House Blues3:37
22. 22Cosmo-Extensions4:26
23. 23QuestSun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:40
24. 24Outer Space PlateauSun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:22

Running time 2:28:48

Tracklist of the first edition, from MusicBrainz.

Who made it

Played on it

• Sun Rapiano, electric piano, harmonium, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, celesta, clavinet, keyboard · on 33 tracks
• John Gilmoretenor saxophone, percussion, vocals, drums (drum set) · on 26 tracks
• Marshall Allenalto saxophone, percussion, vocals, oboe · on 15 tracks
• Ronnie Boykinsbass, double bass · on 12 tracks
• [unknown]congas, electric guitar, vocals, bell, wood block, guitar, percussion, drums (drum set) · on 11 tracks
• Pat Patrickbaritone saxophone, percussion, vocals · on 10 tracks
• Robert Barrydrums (drum set), percussion · on 7 tracks
• Clifford Jarvisdrums (drum set), percussion, vocals · on 5 tracks
• William Cochrandrums (drum set) · on 4 tracks
• Jim Herndontimbales, percussion, timpani · on 4 tracks
• Yochananvocals · on 4 tracks
• Danny Davisflute, drums (drum set), bongos, alto clarinet · on 4 tracks
• Lucious Randolphtrumpet · on 3 tracks
• Kelan Phil Cohrancornet, clarinet · on 3 tracks
• Jon Hardydrums (drum set), membranophone, percussion, gong · on 3 tracks
• James Jacsonpercussion, drums (drum set), vocals, bassoon · on 3 tracks
• James Spauldingalto saxophone · on 2 tracks
• The Cosmic Raysvocals · on 2 tracks
• Wilburn Greenbass guitar · on 2 tracks
• Arthur Hoyletrumpet · on 2 tracks
• Julian Priestertrombone · on 2 tracks
• The Qualitiesvocals · on 2 tracks
• Alvin Fielderdrums (drum set) · on 2 tracks
• Walter Stricklandtrumpet · on 2 tracks
• Clarence "Scoby" Stromandrums (drum set) · on 2 tracks
• Little Mackvocals · on 2 tracks
• Jothan Callinsflugelhorn · on 2 tracks
• Robert Cummingsbass clarinet · on 2 tracks
• Danny Ray Thompsonbaritone saxophone · on 2 tracks
• June Tysonvocals · on 2 tracks
• Luqman Alidrums (drum set) · on 2 tracks
• The Nu Soundsvocals · on 1 track
• Bo Baileytrombone · on 1 track
• Charles Davisbaritone saxophone · on 1 track
• Hobart Dotsontrumpet · on 1 track
• Victor Sprolesbass · on 1 track
• Sam Thomaselectric guitar · on 1 track
• Everett Turnertrumpet · on 1 track
• Nate Pryortrombone · on 1 track
• Atakatuncongas · on 1 track

Credits from MusicBrainz, written by its volunteers.

The record

• First released
  24 Sep 1996
• Label
  Evidence ECD 22164-2
• Kind
  Album (compilation)
• Formats
  CD 2 editions
• Editions
  2 releases
• Running time
  2:28:48
• Barcode
  730182216424

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