Rarest Canadian Music

Rarest Canadian Music

Welcome to the deep end of the archive—an unparalleled collection of Canada’s most elusive, obscure, and impossible-to-find recordings. Private press LPs, vanished 45s, cassette-only gems, and forgotten studio experiments—all rescued from the brink of silence. Spanning every genre and region, RAREST CANADIAN MUSIC shines a light on the voices, visions, and vinyl that slipped through the cracks of mainstream history. Unearthed, digitized, and preserved—this is Canada’s hidden soundtrack.

Young, Neil - After the Gold Rush (red text label)

Toronto, Ontario - Winnipeg, Manitoba

FEATURED

Brazda Brothers - ST

Slovakia → Galt, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Bissett, Bill & th Mandan Massacre - Sonic Horses I

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Vancouver, British Columbia

FEATURED

Taylor, R. Dean - My Lady Bug Stay Away From That Beatle Bug b/w Poor Girl (unreleased)

Toronto, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Dixon, Hugh - Guitar Solo (acetate)

Lachine, Québec, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Five Man Cargo - Memories b/w Why Can't I Get You

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Walton, Dennis - Sweeter Love

Toronto, Ontario

Morrison, Jim - Ready to Rock b/w (split with Gerry Fiander)

Vancouver, British Columbia

FEATURED

Connors, Stompin' Tom - Little Wawa b/w The Northern Gentleman

Saint John, New Brunswick - Skinner's Pond, Prince Edward Island, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Sugluk - Attama Onnikansigit (My Father's Story) b/w Sunamiq Pigumavit (What Do You Want?)/ Ajuinarasuasuga (I Tried Hard)

Sugluk, Québec

FEATURED

Jensen Sisters - Dancin' In The Autumn Breeze

🇨🇦 - Covina, California, 🇺🇸

FEATURED

Hi-Fives - Fujikami The Warrior b/w Mo-Shun

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Lacombe, Buck Jazz Ensemble with Singers Joyce Hahn and Johnny Lasalle - ST

Bois-Des-Filion, Québec

FEATURED

Reign Ghost - ST

Oshawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Richards, Brad - Right Time for Love

Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦

London, Jack & the Sparrows - ST

Oshawa, Ontario

FEATURED

Fringe, The - Canada's Next Number One Recording Group (EP) promo

Toronto, Ontario

FEATURED

New Day - They're Callin' Me Back Home b/w Gotta Spread Some Love Around

Victoria, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

Raphaels - Someday b/w I Change My Mind

Ottawa, Ontario

FEATURED

Moore, Jeff & Friends - The Youngest Son

Toronto, Ontario

FEATURED

Mother Tuckers Yellow Duck - Home Grown Stuff

Vancouver, British Columbia, 🇨🇦

FEATURED

Sunshyne - The Raven (EP)

Vancouver, British Columbia

FEATURED

Graham, Sheila - ST

Montréal, Québec

FEATURED

Nihilist Spasm Band - No Record

London, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Triton Warrior - Sealed In a Grave b/w Satan's Train (acetate)

Toronto, Ontario

Mitchell, Joni - Wild Things Run Fast (test pressing)

Fort MacLeod, Alberta - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Ladykiller - Still Madly in Love b/w Ice Woman

Toronto, Ontario

Genèse - L'amour au soleil b/w Je crois en moi

Montréal, Québec

Mystique - Black Rider

Hamilton, Ontario

FEATURED

Arcade Fire - ST

Montréal, Québec, 🇨🇦

Bent Wind - Sussex - Vinyl Side 2

bpNichol - Motherlove vinyl side 2

Reaction

Black Knight - Master of Disaster

George Cook - Why Have You Left Me the Way I Am // On the Trail of Sunset Valley

Rockadrome - Royal American 20th Century Blues BACK

Moonstone - ST

Sweet Somethings - hold on!..sweet somethings are comin'

Siggy Magic & the Hey Ho Band - Commercials For Free (EP)

Frankie

Stephanie Taylor - "I Don't Know Where I Stand"

Gentlemen of Horror - 5 song 45 (Sterling Death) (EP) skull cover

Gentlemen of Horror - 5 song 45 (Sterling Death) (EP) skull cover

David

Original Bones Liner Notes SIDE 02

Bob Bryden

Plastic Cloud - ST

Les 409 acetate label one-of-a-kind garage artifact

Floyd Lawson and the Heart of Stone - Coming Out

Joker's Memory - ST

Ablaze - Psychopath b/w Sadistic Dream

Hank Snow - Western Caravan (split with Rosalie Allen and Sons of Pioneers) (EP) (picture sleeve)

Phillip Werren - Electronic Music (1968-1971)

Squires - The Sultan b/w Aurora

Natalie Pollock & John Turner

Michel & the French Canadians - Cause I Believe b/w Comfort Him (picture sleeve)

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Fringe, The I Don't Want To Live Canada's Next Number One Recording Group (EP) promo
Garden Bower This Woman (live) Etc. w/ Trains
Mason, Dutch Dust My Broom Half Ain't Been Told
Georges Leningrad Main name est Eva Braun Made In Taiwan
Gargoyle Ian Young - 8th and 25th of December 1969 ST
Mother Tuckers Yellow Duck Elevated Platform Home Grown Stuff
Canadian Beadles Fool of the Year Three Faces North
Strange Movies What A Drag (I Can) Feel It Coming b/w What A Drag
Langley Schools Music Project Band On the Run Glenwood Region Music Group-Musical Supervision: Hans Fenger
Original Bones Say it With gentle ST
Reign Ghost Mother's Got Troubles Reign Ghost Featuring Lynda Squires
Bear Paws House of the Rising Sun Kitche-Ogamah
Mother Tuckers Yellow Duck Pot O' Gold Home Grown Stuff
Scott Markle, Derek Livin' Love ST
Langley Schools Music Project I Get Around Wix - Brown Elementary School
Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra Thunderball James Bond 007
Baloue, Lewis My Whole Life L'amour
Uncertain Wipeout Land of 1000 Dances b/w Wipeout
Gryfe, Barbara People (Lovers) Such As What the World Needs Now
Dandy, Trevor Lord I Come to Thee Don't Cry Little Tree
Mason, Dutch Gonna Move to the Country Half Ain't Been Told
United Empire Loyalists Afraid of the Dark No, No, No b/w Afraid of the Dark
Spring Fever I Just Want to Make Love to You Woodstock
Connors, Stompin' Tom May, The Millright's Daughter Northland's Own
Wilkins, Rick & the Mutual Understanding Christmas Waltz Christmas With Rick Wilkins And The Mutual Understanding
Five Man Cargo Memories Memories b/w Why Can't I Get You
Brazda Brothers My Little Girl ST
Buck 65 (Richard Terfry) You Know The Science Year Zero
Braineaters Wrong World Planet X
Vogel, Vic Close to You Montreal Bandleader
Reign Ghost Black Ode ST
Chessmen Mustang Mustang b/w Meadowlands
EQ Freestyle Swellsville
London, Jack & the Sparrows Give My Love to Sally ST
Bishop, Randy Lillipads I Sing A Soft Song
Gentlemen of Horror Bank Sterling Death (EP) (alien cover)
Emtidi Saat Saat
Cargo Black Window Front Side, Back Side
New Creation The Status Quo Song Troubled
D.N.A. Seashell Because I Love You b/w Seashell
Rodier, Roger Just fine Upon Velveatur
Saddle Lake Drifting Cowboys ‎ Country Four Blues Country and Rock & Roll Sound
Scott Markle, Derek A Better Way ST
Martin, Billy Phillie Dog Strawberry Soul
Papa Bears Medicine Show Baroque ST
Bel Kanto, Les A Kind of Break Down A Kind of Break Down b/w Dors (promo)
Armes, Robert Lying Close Together Songs for Icarus
Palmer, Jerry Gotta Learn to Twist String of Hits
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Reign Ghost Curio Shop ST
Compilation David Foster - Listen to Daddy Unselfconsciously Canadian
Chantettes Man Come Into Egypt Remember.....
Blind Owl Song To the Wind ST
Souls of Inspyration Of Lambs & Wolves ST
Intersystems track 01 (entire side 1) Free Psychadelic Poster Inside
Baloue, Lewis Like To See You Again L'amour
Motley, Frank & the Hitch-Hikers Smile Maria Smile The Hitch-Hikers featuring The Mighty Pope
British North American Act Give Yourself a Ride In the Beginning
Ablaze Sadistic Dream Psychopath
Fromager, David Nicky If What You Said Was True
Armes, Robert Fallen Star Songs for Icarus
Mother Tuckers Yellow Duck One Glass for Wine Home Grown Stuff
Sedum Shadows Thinking Away Thinking Away b/w Anatomy of a Shadow
Jensen Sisters Dancin' in the Autumn Breeze Dancin' In The Autumn Breeze
Original Bones Itchy Blues ST
Ellison Freedom (Vincent Marandola) ST
Pat's People Less of Me Today
Sunshyne The Raven (David Sinclair) The Raven (EP)
Gnys, Stefan Soliloguy English Oaks and Evangeline
November Grief The Aftermath To Live...in This World of Chaos (demo)
Young, Neil My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (promo, DJ Label copy only)
Mystique Beyond the Four Winds Black Rider
Two Tones Fast Freight Live at the Village Corner
Claman, Dolores Summer Walk Canadisc Library: 8 Big Themes
Lauzon, Marlo & Lutia Ticky Tock ST
Spring Fever Gimme Shelter Woodstock
Bishop, Randy (A World of) Black And Brown I Sing A Soft Song
Langley Schools Music Project You're so Good to Me Glenwood Region Music Group-Musical Supervision: Hans Fenger
Motley, Frank & the Bridge Crossings Wanda Unda Landa Chip Dip
British North American Act See How Free In the Beginning
Riverson Hermit Glen (Rayburn Blake) ST
No Exit Decisions ST
EQ Let it be Known Swellsville
Athenians of Toronto Opi Aniko San Skoteiniazei
Lecor, Tex Je t'amène avec moi Camp Fortune (split with David Wiffen)
Moosetracks Cry A Little Tear ST
409, Les They Say They Say b/w Born in Chicago (acetate)
King Herbert And the Knights Lucille With Jack Harden
Raphaels I Change My Mind Someday b/w I Change My Mind
Carrington, Don Trio A Song for My Father Makin' It Happen
Calgary Range Riders Curly Hair Rocky Mountain Rhythm // Curly Hair
Athenians of Toronto Proud Mary San Skoteiniazei
Buck 65 (Richard Terfry) Cat Piss Year Zero
Sound Sett Mustang Sally (Mack Rice) 1966-1967
Canadian Beadles I Lost Your Love Last Night Three Faces North
Jensen Sisters You Light Up My Life Dancin' In The Autumn Breeze
Agostini, Lucio Cocktails In New York Once Upon a Hundred Years
Connors, Stompin' Tom Carolyne Movin' On To Rouyn b/w Carolyne
Canadian Beadles Steady Guy Three Faces North
Ayoub, Nick Quintet Montreal East The Montreal Scene

Comments

Robert Williston

ok. thanks. I'll get those posted in the next little while....RW

Anonymous

oops - correct title of the Rockadrome album is "Royal American 20th Century Blues" - vk

Anonymous

I'd like to nominate: the first Cargo album (Front Side Back Side), bil bisset & mandan massacre (Awake in th Red Desert), the first two Intersystems albums, Jeff Moore & Friends (The Youngest Son), the second Reign Ghost album (featuring Lynda Squires), and Rockadrome (20th Century Royal American Blues) - vk