Infinite Sound – Contemporary African-Amerikan Music (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1975)

Infinite Sound – Contemporary African-Amerikan Music is the only album by the San Francisco Bay Area trio Infinite Sound, released in 1975 on the Berkeley label 1750 Arch Records (cat. no. S1755). It was recorded in November 1974 in the label's own studio at 1750 Arch Street in Berkeley. Roland Young plays clarinet, bass clarinet, alto and soprano saxophone, Glenn Howell plays string bass and Aisha Kahlil sings; all three also play percussion. The six pieces were developed together by the group and range from free, open forms to African-influenced rhythms. This copy is the 1975 US original pressing with its original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: 1750 Arch Records S1755 / STEREO 1755
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1975
• Genre: Jazz, Rare & Collectable, Avant-garde jazz
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU D + SH).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Do It All (Kahlil, Howell, Young)
2. Stagflation (Kahlil, Howell, Young)
3. The Ocean Moves Primitively (Howell, Young)

Side B

1. Spanish Tale (Howell, Young)
2. Synthetic Variation (Young)
3. Homeland Rhythm Cycles (Kahlil, Howell, Young)

Personnel

Infinite Sound: Roland Young (clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, percussion), Glenn Howell (string bass, voice, percussion), Aisha Kahlil (vocals, percussion).

Produced by Infinite Sound; recorded by Robert Shumaker (1750 Arch Studios, Berkeley, November 1974).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1975 US first edition on 1750 Arch Records, cat. no. S1755, with its original inner sleeve. A reissue only followed in 2018 in Belgium.

What is 1750 Arch Records?
A small Berkeley label named after its address, 1750 Arch Street. The house had a recording studio in the basement and also served as a concert venue; this album was recorded there.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Infinite Sound records?
No, this album is the trio's only release. More rare records are in our Rare & Collectable collection and our Jazz collection.