Sonet

Sonet on vinyl: rock and jazz from Scandinavia

In short: Sonet is a Scandinavian label that has been active in Sweden and Denmark since the fifties. In the late sixties and seventies it released records by the Danish psych and prog scene as well as Nordic jazz – a treasure trove for collectors today. More recently Sonet has also released Swedish rock and pop. The Vinyl Room currently has 16 Sonet records.

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Sonet first pressings

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What makes Sonet special?

For collectors of Scandinavian rock, Sonet is a key label: Burnin Red Ivanhoe with “M144”, Young Flowers with “Blomsterpistolen” and “No. 2”, plus Pan, The Old Man & The Sea, Midnight Sun and Iron Office.

The jazz side is just as exciting: Norwegian singer Karin Krog with “Joy”, Finnish guitarist Jukka Tolonen with “Impressions” and “The Bop Session” with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt. From recent years come Kent and Nina Persson.

FAQ

Where does Sonet come from? From Scandinavia – Sonet was active in Sweden and Denmark from the fifties.

Which Danish bands came out on Sonet? Among others Burnin Red Ivanhoe and Young Flowers.

Is there jazz on Sonet? Yes, for example Karin Krog, Jukka Tolonen and recordings with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt.

What do you have on Sonet? Mostly sixties and seventies rock and jazz – 16 records in all.