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JJ Whitefield dives deep into the golden era of library music, drawing inspiration from KPM, De Wolfe, Bruton Music, CAM and the composers who shaped the genre. Slow Moods presents 14 original instrumentals packed with atmospheric grooves, exotic touches and meticulously layered overdubs. East Asian and East African influences meet locked-in rhythms and sharp arrangements.

*2026 repress* Reissue of a soundtrack, originally released 1978. Yuji Ohno, is a Japanese jazz musician born in 1941. He's principally known for his musical scoring of Japanese animated television series, of which 'Lupin III' and the feature film 'The Castle Of Cagliostro' are his best known works. Ohno is also well-known as a member of the jazz trio which he forms with bassist Miroslav Vitous and drummer Lenny White. 'Captain Future' is a legendary soundtrack performed by Yuji Ohno and his You…

One of the most iconic Italian library music albums ever, Woman’s Colours by the Giancarlo Barigozzi Group (with Sergio Farina and Oscar Rocchi) emerged from Milan’s vibrant studio scene. Originally released in 1974 under the supervision of Fabio Fabor, it’s a refined concept work blending jazz-funk, jazz-rock, bossa nova and exotica, featuring Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes, fuzz guitars and expressive flutes, balancing groove and elegance. Over time it has attained cult status, now regarded as a cor…

Cinedelic returns on the back of some pretty incredible releases over the last year with one of their most exciting and unexpected records to date, the first ever release of the legendary composer Egisto Macchi's soundtrack for Mino Guerrini’s 1968 film, “Gangsters '70”. Created in collaboration with his Gruppo di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza associate, Walter Branchi, it's among the most strikingly experimental of all his soundtrack work and remains startlingly urgent more than half a centu…

** Much needed reissue ** Don't let the name mislead you! The enigmatic M. Zalla is one of the numerous aliases of the italian maestro Piero Umiliani who, during his period of fascination for psychedelic and electronic atmospheres, started to compose a good number of musical portraits dedicated, as the title reveals, to the problems of his time. In the early '70s, Italians were worried about the mafia, terrorism, and social conflicts; and one can sense that the music represents these anxieties i…

Bomb! Rhodes and Hammond, wah-wah guitar, strings, horns and the first traces of the synthesizer, moving between jazz-funk, bossa, psychedelia and pop with the ease that only the Roman studio scene of the mid-1970s could produce. Recorded in Rome in 1974 for RCA Italiana's short-lived library series and pressed in a tiny run for film, television and advertising producers rather than for sale, Gianni Oddi's Style has been one of the most sought-after titles in Italian library music for decades, a…

Imagine a virtuoso soprano with an unlimited upper range. Imagine a violin with the lower range of a cello. Imagine an instrument that allows for every nuance, for every slight embellishment, for every dynamic flourishment imaginiable. This album consists of plain piano and plain theramin - no other orchestration. The Theramin, as proved by Clara Rockmore, is capable of soaring song, of delicate melody, of pure expression. Rockmore's performance is a pure joy and a testament to the versatility o…

*2023 stock. 300 copies limited edition* For the kids (6+) & family play MaiTé, the girl and the bird, Bruno Vansina was inspired by the famous exotica of Martin Denny and Les Baxter. His compositions, rearranged by colleague Pierre Vervloesem, remained true to the originals, but have a very contemporary feel to them as well, and soon started to lead a life on their own. This resulted in a new band - the 7-piece Orchestra Exotica - that performs the playful and multicolored music of Denny and Ba…

Gene Rains is a hot tip within the tiki scene. His works are not as known as those of Martin Denny or Les Baxters, but musically they play in the same league. Rains colourful compositions write their own story. Once the record starts playing, you'll be taken on a orchestral journey through polynesian isles, treasures in the jungle, old stone gods and also take a short side trip with songs like "Chines Nights" or "Bangkok Cock Fight".

The aftermath of World War II gave rise to a global phenomenon that saw new generations of young people rise up determined to forge new paths from their elders – culturally, politically, and musically. Japan was no exception and the recent past made the local youth angrier, hungrier and even more determined to fully experience something different from their parents. The country caught on to the early rock & roll craze almost in tandem as it was happening in the States. Teenager Chiemi Eri singin…

From the meeting of the legendary Tsugaru Jamisen maestro Chisato Yamada with volcanic mind of the composer Tasheshi Terauchi and his Oriental Fantastic Orchestra, a collaboration and a unique record, a conceptual work, is born in which innovative songs transcend the boundaries of traditional music by mixing modernity, rural and electronic atmospheres, local arias and contemporary music. A record with strongly evocative and cinematic sounds. Comes with obi and a two-panel fold out sheet with ori…

Meditative synthesizer work from former Ippu-Do keyboardist Akira Mitake. Created as soundtrack for NHK's 1987 documentary series on Japanese art history, Himawari represents a masterful exercise in restraint and space. Following the dissolution of his new wave partnership with Masami Tsuchiya, Mitake turns inward, crafting minimal electronic pieces that capture the essence of traditional Japanese aesthetics through modern means. Sparse keyboards and subtle pads create atmospheric textures throu…

Legendary DJ Muro, the “King of Diggin’,” presents a new compilation of rare Japanese Funk, Jazz/Fusion, and AOR from Victor’s archives. Carefully curated, this release immerses listeners in Japan’s vibrant musical heritage, making it essential for collectors and music lovers alike.

A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.

Long-awaited reissue of the rare Shintaro Katsushin LP ‘Utaimakeru Katsushintaro’, which has a wonderful cover and was left behind by Daiei, with two valuable songs from the single disc, ‘’Kana‘ Kawachi Ondo’ and the famous song ‘Sunny’ added to the top of the B-side! It is a full-bodied, unquestionable Katsushintaro that cannot be disturbed by any natural disaster in the entire universe. All the charm of Shintaro Katsu, a bold, dynamic, Shintaro Katsu who cuts into your heart with his songs!’ A…

Tip! We are excited to announce that we are releasing the complete Mothra Original 1961 Motion Picture Soundtrack by Yuji Koseki! This special double LP album marks the very first time that the complete original soundtrack has ever been released on vinyl, anywhere. We are honored to present this release in close collaboration with Toho featuring all new album art by Yuko Shimizu. Join us in celebrating the historical significance of one of the most popular Kaiju monsters who is second only to Go…

Lost 1977 electronic score by Soft Machine's Mike Ratledge, crafted with enigmatic Denys Irving on modified Moog/ARP synthesizers delivering ten hypnotic sequences of minimalist repetition. Transferred from BFI archives after master tapes vanished, this new 300-copy reissue follows the long out-of-print 2016 edition. Essential Riddles Of The Sphinx finally unearthed.

A dream come true! *2024 stock* ** 6LP - Strictly Limited Vinyl Box Set with 20 Page Booklet. Original Broadcasts by Barry Bermange, Delia Derbyshire, and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Only 500 copies worldwide  ** A long standing ‘Holy Grail’ release for fans of Delia Derbyshire & BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The first ever official Release of Inventions For Radi, with a full (lidded) boxset containing 6LPs + 20 Page Booklet. The BBC’s Third Programme aired four radio broadcasts between January 19…

Forrest James Ackerman was the ultimate American science fiction expert. He was a magazine editor (the man behind Famous Monsters Of Filmland), a science fiction writer, a literary agent (he represented authors such as Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury or L. Ron Hubbard, a.o.) and an avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia. Frank Allison Coe was a famed sound effects editor in Hollywood. Films having benefited of his experience include Monsters Crash The Pajama Party, The Girl With The Hung…

The pioneering electronic composer Mort Garson (Mother Earth’s Plantasia) • takes on supernatural phenomena with lush synth grooves on The Unexplained, his only release under the name Ataraxia. "Subtitled Electronic Musical Impressions of the Occult, the album explores tarot, astral projection, seances, and more with Garson’s signature Moog synthesizer serving as the listener’s tour guide to the paranormal. The exploratory, whimsical spirit of its creator is evident throughout the release, but i…

Dynamite cuts is proud to cross over to the amazing sound and world of Library music. Muisc that can capture a feeling and mode in a single note and groove. This selection is from the German Library series Sound Music Albums, the Original album sells for £150 plus. 4 fantastic musical delight 3 from Klaus Weiss & one from Peter Thomas, Breaks samples and Library vibes a must have collection for all good music lovers. Taken from the rare Library series Sound Muisc albums.

Dynamite cuts is proud to cross over to the amazing sound and world of Library music. Music that can capture a feeling and mode in a single note and groove. This selection is from the German Library series Sound Music Albums, by the legendary German jazz drummer Klaus Weiss - These tracks are taken from volume 11 in the series, the Original album sells for £150 plus

One-part groovy fun, another part sixties British Pop, Atomic Butterfly is a hip-shaking toe-tapper of a record from start to finish. Produced by Barry Stoller, the album is a sure highlight in the infamous DeWolfe collection. Featuring Stoller on guitar, the album includes the thematic ("Funky Spider"), cinematic ("Groundunder:), ecstatic ("Boobs"), and erratic ("Mighty Mouse"). With melodic lines from the horn section and deep in-the-pocket drum grooves, the album will have the party dancing f…

Another amazing find from the Trunk label: Ron Geesin's audio work for Central TV's teaching math show Basic Maths in the 1980s.

Recorded and mixed at Reverb Eye Sound Palace by Alexey Chilakhin in 2021-2024.Produced by Get High Sofa Social Club.Photos by Maksim Gaganov.Design by Spasibo Records.  Artem Petrov - bassDanila Sochnev - guitarAlexey Chilakhin - guitarAndrey Panin - percussionRoman Zyryanov - drums

One year after Brighter, Initials MB returns with his 6th album Cinema, an instrumental record extending the momentum initiated with Bang bang! (released in 2023 on the le pop club label). Cinema immerses the listener in a retro, cinematic atmosphere, where a gentle nostalgia floats — like an idealized vision of 1960s film music. The artist’s signature sound is fully present: a delicate blend of light pop, baroque influences, and psychedelia. Carefully crafted arrangements bring together violins…

For the first time on 7’’, the two grooviest tracks from the soundtrack composed by Riz Ortolani for “Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della Repubblica” (aka, “Confessions of a Police Captain”), the renowned 1971 crime drama by Damiano Damiani, starring Franco Nero at the peak of his career. On Side A, “Serena e Lomunno” is a jazzy spell performed by an exceptional quartet - unfortunately uncredited - consisting of bass, electric guitar, drums, and piano. On Side B, the qu…

Four Flies' 45s series continues to pay tribute to the golden age of Italian film music, this time with the first 7-inch release ever of two super-groovy themes from Gianni Marchetti's soundrack to Milano: il clan dei calabresi (known in English as The Last Desperate Hours), a 1974 poliziottesco film directed by Giorgio Stegani. "M2", on side A, is a re-versioning of a timeless classic – Quincy Jones' "Ironside" theme – where the punch of funk comes to the fore and is fused with the acid sound o…

** Ltd. 300 copies, remastered edition, audiophile pressing. Perfect replica of the original packaging, newly remastered for optimal sound. ** "Equinox", Gianni Marchetti's 1977 twin album of "Solstitium", released in a handful of promo copies by RCA in their renowned "Original Cast" series, takes us on a journey through the author's groovier and wilder temperament, feeling as fresh and surprising today as the day it was made, offering immediate understanding of the reasons why it has remained o…

Four Flies Records is proud to present Paesaggio Bellico, a collection of unreleased music from legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist Alessandro Alessandroni.

An absolutely stunning accomplishment, Piero Umiliani's L'Uomo Elettronico - sprawling across 2 LPs issued by the Rome based imprint Four Flies - delves into the composer's electronic works created between 1972 and 1983. Featuring 3 previously unreleased tracks, as well as rarities and hidden gems - all remastered from the original analogue tapes - it's an absolute must for seasoned Library music fans, devotes of late 20th century electronic music, or anyone just beginning to explore the incredi…

The third installment of the Italian Library Songbook series unveils a rare, previously unreleased instrumental by Italian library legend Giuliano Sorgini, “Awakening (Part I),” featuring his friend and frequent collaborator Alessandro Alessandroni on guitar. In this special Four Flies series, forward-thinking producers, songwriters and vocalists from today’s global scene put their spin on works from masters of Italian golden age film and library music, crafting fresh and groovy vocal tracks. Th…

Still sealed copy of the long sold out box set re-issue on Dialogo of one of the most amazing series od experimental library records originally released by RCA in 1982.

Still sealed copy of the original edition privately released on Howard's own Altsax label of the 1973 free jazz album featuring ICP's Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg.

1979 live album on ICP/AdLib by the core members of the Pool (Han Bennink, Misha Mengelberg) with many Italian musicians including Giancarlo Schiaffini, Enrico Rava, Eugenio Colombo and Gianluigi Trovesi. With original innersleeve.

Original and sole edition of the massive 1975 double-album on Caprice's "Jazz i Sverige" series of highly original Swedish avantgarde free jazz which even appeared on the NWW list. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Very rare sole edition on Spectator of the first album by the trombonist and bandleader, a Danish jazz classic never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Fantastic experimental improvisation for organ and electric guitar by two Russian masters, released by Leo in 1986.

Original and sole edition on PDU of solo music for piano and trumpet by the seminal Italian jazz musician. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.

Original German edition on ECM of the 1988 album of lovely music for flowerpots, dulcimer, zither, shakuhachi and ney.