Among Sun Ra's most famous and jet-propelled anthems, 'Rocket Number Nine' is heard here in one of its earliest renditions, taped during a marathon session in June 1960 and including a staggering, swaggering, hip-bop beat. The track is joined by unknown recordings, including the driving, bossa nova-infused 'Ankhnation' from 1959 and 'Project Black Mass' from 1962. Edition on 10'' Green Vinyl.