One of a handful of albums Sun Ra released on the legendary Impulse! label in the early '70s, Astro Black provides a comprehensive picture of where the Arkestra was around the time, drawing to the end of their ultra-free period and beginning to investigate more traditional jazz forms, and even the fringes of funk. Pressed on purple vinyl!
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Alestorm The Thunderfist Chronicles
Napalm Records
June 20, 2025 -
Coil vs Elph Born Again Pagan (Extended; 30Th Anniversary) [3xLP]
Infinite Fog
May 16, 2025 -
Benthos From Nothing
Inside Out Music
April 11, 2025 -
Seven Sisters Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt. 2 (Marble)
Dissonance
April 4, 2025 -
Kanonenfieber Live in Oberhausen
Century Media
April 25, 2025 -
Nico Georis Music Belongs to the Universe
Leaving Records
April 25, 2025 -
Korine Flame In The Dark
Born Losers Records
April 4, 2025 -
Ezra Furman Goodbye Small Head (Sea Blue)
Bella Union
May 16, 2025 -
Luna Kills Deathmatch (Magenta & Black Marbled)
Sharptone Records
April 4, 2025 -
...And Oceans The Regeneration Itinerary
Season Of Mist
May 23, 2025 -
Death Rattle The Moral Chokehold
M-Theory Audio
May 30, 2025 -
Billy Nomates Metalhorse (Silver)
Invada Records
May 16, 2025 -
Teen Mortgage Devil Ultrasonic Dream
Roadrunner UK
April 18, 2025 -
Ayreon The Human Equation; 2025 Remixed & Remastered (Moss Green) [3xLP]
Music Theories
April 18, 2025