Religious

Religious on vinyl: sacred music from many traditions

In short: Religious covers records of sacred music from different traditions: gospel and church choirs, Christian pop and rock, but also Hindu chants as with Alice Coltrane. What they share is a focus on faith and devotion. The Vinyl Room currently has 18 religious records.

What belongs to the religious style?

Choirs and gospel: Wings Over Jordan Choir, The Argo Singers with “Near The Cross”, Larnelle Harris with “Touch Me Lord” and the Transfiguration Catholic Choir.

Music and devotion: Alice Coltrane with “Kirtan: Turiya Sings” and Father Herrera with The Trio ESP on “Jazz Goes To Church”.

What to look for

Our religious records are mainly US editions, many from the seventies and eighties; label, catalogue number and year of release help you tell which edition you have – it’s noted with each copy.

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FAQ

What belongs to religious? Sacred music from different traditions – gospel, church choirs, Christian pop and more.

Is it only Christian music? No – besides gospel and church choirs there are Hindu chants, as with Alice Coltrane.

What is “Kirtan: Turiya Sings”? Devotional songs by Alice Coltrane recorded in the early eighties, released in 2021 in a version featuring only voice and Wurlitzer organ.

Which religious records do you have? Here, for example, Alice Coltrane’s “Kirtan: Turiya Sings” and “Jazz Goes To Church” with Father Herrera.