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Space Age Pop

Space Age Pop is a style of '50s and '60s easy listening that was preoccupied with the future. It incorporated exotic electronic instruments like the theramin and innovative stereo recording techniques to create a "futuristic" sound. Space age pop was popular until the mid-'60s, when easy listening began to incorporate rock techniques. It experienced a revival in the '90s, when such alternative bands as Stereolab refashioned such futuristic sounds in an avant-garde setting.

Space Age Pop Album Highlights

Exotica: The Best of Martin Denny
Martin Denny Exotica: The Best of Martin Denny
Esquivel!
Esquivel Esquivel!
Quiet Village/The Enchanted Sea
Martin Denny Quiet Village/The Enchanted Sea
Quiet Village: The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny
Martin Denny Quiet Village: The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny
Hypnotique
Martin Denny Hypnotique
Afro-Desia: The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny
Martin Denny Afro-Desia: The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny
Exotica [Vols. 1-2]
Martin Denny Exotica [Vols. 1-2]
The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny [Rev-Ola]
Martin Denny The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny [Rev-Ola]
Moog: The Electric Eclectics of Dick Hyman
Dick Hyman Moog: The Electric Eclectics of Dick Hyman
Exploring New Sounds in Stereo
Esquivel Exploring New Sounds in Stereo
Cabaret Mañana
Esquivel Cabaret Mañana
Music from a Sparkling Planet
Esquivel Music from a Sparkling Planet
The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny [Capitol]
Martin Denny The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny [Capitol]
Exotica, Vol. 2
Martin Denny Exotica, Vol. 2
The Best of Martin Denny's Exotica
Martin Denny The Best of Martin Denny's Exotica
Exotic Percussion
Martin Denny Exotic Percussion
Latin Village/The Versatile Martin Denny
Martin Denny Latin Village/The Versatile Martin Denny
Exotica, Vol. 3
Martin Denny Exotica, Vol. 3
Eight Classic Albums
Martin Denny Eight Classic Albums
Forbidden Island
Martin Denny Forbidden Island
Persuasive Percussion [Compilation]
The Command All-Stars Persuasive Percussion [Compilation]
Persuasive Percussion, Vol. 1
The Command All-Stars Persuasive Percussion, Vol. 1
The Music of Raymond Scott: Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights
Raymond Scott The Music of Raymond Scott: Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights
Latin-Esque
Esquivel Latin-Esque
Infinity in Sound, Vol. 2
Esquivel Infinity in Sound, Vol. 2
Other Worlds Other Sounds
Esquivel / Esquivel & His Orchestra Other Worlds Other Sounds
The Sights and Sounds of Esquivel
Esquivel The Sights and Sounds of Esquivel
Exploring New Sounds in Stereo/Strings Aflame
Esquivel Exploring New Sounds in Stereo/Strings Aflame
Merry Christmas from the Space-Age Bachelor Pad
Esquivel Merry Christmas from the Space-Age Bachelor Pad
The Genius of Esquivel
Esquivel The Genius of Esquivel
More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds
Esquivel More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds
To Love Again
Esquivel To Love Again
Manhattan Research, Inc.
Raymond Scott Manhattan Research, Inc.
Hush Little Robot
Bruce Haack Hush Little Robot
The Essential Perrey & Kingsley
Perrey-Kingsley The Essential Perrey & Kingsley
Soothing Sounds for Baby, Vol. 2: 6 to 12 Months
Raymond Scott Soothing Sounds for Baby, Vol. 2: 6 to 12 Months
Soothing Sounds for Baby, Vol. 3: 12 to 18 Months
Raymond Scott Soothing Sounds for Baby, Vol. 3: 12 to 18 Months
Three Willow Park: Electronic Music from Inner Space, 1961-1971
Raymond Scott Three Willow Park: Electronic Music from Inner Space, 1961-1971
The Out Sound from Way In! The Complete Vanguard Recordings
Perrey-Kingsley The Out Sound from Way In! The Complete Vanguard Recordings
The In Sound from Way Out!
Perrey-Kingsley The In Sound from Way Out!
Jungle Obsession
Nino Nardini / Roger Roger Jungle Obsession
One Stormy Night
Mystic Moods Orchestra One Stormy Night
The Best of Mystic Moods, Vol. 1
Mystic Moods Orchestra The Best of Mystic Moods, Vol. 1
Soul Coaxing: The Many Moods of John Schroeder
John Schroeder Soul Coaxing: The Many Moods of John Schroeder
The Amazing New Electronic Pop Sound of Jean Jacques Perrey
Jean-Jacques Perrey The Amazing New Electronic Pop Sound of Jean Jacques Perrey
This Old Man
Bruce Haack This Old Man
Haackula
Bruce Haack Haackula
Strange Country
Billy Strange Strange Country
Music From Patch Cord Productions
Mort Garson Music From Patch Cord Productions
Ernie Kovacs' Record Collection
Ernie Kovacs Ernie Kovacs' Record Collection
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman and the Theremin
Samuel J. Hoffman Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman and the Theremin
An Italian Story
Daniele Luppi An Italian Story
Zounds! What Sounds!
Dean Elliott & His Big Band Zounds! What Sounds!
3 CD Gift Pack
Mystic Moods Orchestra 3 CD Gift Pack
The Best of Mystic Moods, Vol. 2
Mystic Moods Orchestra The Best of Mystic Moods, Vol. 2
Into Outer Space with Lucia Pamela
Lucia Pamela Into Outer Space with Lucia Pamela
Black Mass
Mort Garson / Lucifer Black Mass
The Unexplained
Ataraxia / Mort Garson The Unexplained
Journey to the Moon and Beyond
Mort Garson Journey to the Moon and Beyond
Texotica
Biller & Horton Texotica
Music for a Bachelor's Den, Vol. 2: Exotica
Various Artists Music for a Bachelor's Den, Vol. 2: Exotica
The History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 3: Stereo Action Dimension
Various Artists The History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 3: Stereo Action Dimension
Cocktail Mix, Vol. 2
Various Artists Cocktail Mix, Vol. 2
Far Out: Swinging Bachelor Pad Music
Various Artists Far Out: Swinging Bachelor Pad Music
Cocktail Mix, Vol. 3: Swingin' Singles
Various Artists Cocktail Mix, Vol. 3: Swingin' Singles
History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 1: Melodies and Mischief
Various Artists History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 1: Melodies and Mischief
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 8: Cocktail Capers
Various Artists Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 8: Cocktail Capers
Mo'hawk: The Essential Vibes & Grooves 1967-1975
Alan Hawkshaw Mo'hawk: The Essential Vibes & Grooves 1967-1975
Music to Suffer By
Leona Anderson Music to Suffer By
In a Wild Sanctuary
Beaver & Krause In a Wild Sanctuary
Music from Outer Space
Frank Comstock Music from Outer Space
Exploring the Unknown
Walter Schumann Exploring the Unknown
Ultra-Lounge: Vegas Baby!
Various Artists Ultra-Lounge: Vegas Baby!
Million Dollar Melodies/Vibrations
Ray Martin Million Dollar Melodies/Vibrations
Caution! Men Swinging
Dennis Farnon Caution! Men Swinging
Space Age Soul
The John Schroeder Orchestra Space Age Soul
Mo' Plen Bacharach: Bacharach Italian Songbook
Various Artists Mo' Plen Bacharach: Bacharach Italian Songbook
Persuasive Percussion, Vol. 2
Terry Snyder Persuasive Percussion, Vol. 2
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica
Various Artists Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica
The History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 2: Mallets in Wonderland
Various Artists The History of Space Age Pop, Vol. 2: Mallets in Wonderland
The Sound Gallery, Vol. 1
Various Artists The Sound Gallery, Vol. 1
Songs for the Jet Set, Vol. 1
Various Artists Songs for the Jet Set, Vol. 1
Magpie: 20 Junkshop Pop Ads and Themes
Various Artists Magpie: 20 Junkshop Pop Ads and Themes
Popcorn Exotica: R&B, Soul & Exotic Rockers from the 50s & 60s
Various Artists Popcorn Exotica: R&B, Soul & Exotic Rockers from the 50s & 60s
Technicolor Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies & Other Exotic Delights
Various Artists Technicolor Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies & Other Exotic Delights
Return to Paradise: A History of Exotica
Various Artists Return to Paradise: A History of Exotica
Primitive London
Basil Kirchin Primitive London

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