Strata Records

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Strata Records was a short lived jazz record label. It released fewer than 10 albums that have become highly desirable since their release. Their cover designs were from John Sinclair. [1]

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The entire Strata catalog (including unissued albums) has been re-released on LP by 180 Proof Records. [1]

Discography

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References

  1. 1 2 Denis, Jacques (2017-12-11). "Strata, communion d'esprits à Detroit" [Strata, meeting of minds in Detroit]. Libération (in French). Paris. Retrieved 2017-12-13.