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The Comet Is Coming – Exploding In Slow Motion: The Complete Channel The Spirits Recordings 2013–2017CE
Pre-order — Releases 20th November 2026.
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The Comet returns in full sensory overload.
Exploding In Slow Motion: The Complete Channel The Spirits Recordings 2013–2017CE marks ten years since the planets aligned for The Comet Is Coming’s Mercury Prize-shortlisted debut. Shabaka, Danalogue and Betamax brought cosmic jazz, electronics and fierce rhythmic energy together with total conviction—and this maximalist set captures the full force of that first era.
The collection brings together Channel The Spirits, the Prophecy and Death To The Planet EPs, and a run of rarities including four previously unreleased tracks. Among them are material from the trio’s earliest 2013 sessions at London’s Total Refreshment Centre, live versions of “Final Eclipse” and “Space Carnival”, and an Xfm session take of “Neon Baby”. Seven tracks appear on vinyl for the first time.
Limited to 1,500 copies worldwide, the three records are pressed on translucent violet, blue and orange vinyl. They come in printed inner and die-cut outer sleeves with a die-cut O-card slipcase and a 60 × 60cm double-sided fold-out poster; every sleeve is printed on both its outer and inner surfaces.
For Fans Of: Sons of Kemet, Sun Ra, Floating Points.
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Release Date: 20th November 2026
Barcode: 0843190040438
Catalogue No: BAY104XVX
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