Sun Ra Singles Volume 1 (The Definitive 45s Collection 1952-1961), is a three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.

The set contains much of Ra’s more accessible work, making it an excellent (and very generous) introduction for newcomers, but there’s also plenty of material that might’ve escaped notice from longtime fans. This constellation of miniature masterpieces is arguably the finest introduction to the Sun Ra universe there is.

Tracklist:
Sun Ra I Am An Instrument
Sun Ra I Am Strange
The Nu Sounds With Sun Ra Chicago Usa
The Nu Sounds With Sun Ra Spaceship Lullaby
The Cosmic Rays With Sun Ra And Arkestra Daddy’s Gonna Tell You No Lie
The Nu Sounds With Sun Ra And Arkestr* A Foggy Day
Billie Hawkins With Sun-Ra And His Orchestra I’m Coming Home