FAQ #1

What does "Ultima Thule" mean?...

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In legend, Ultima Thule was reputed to be an island in the far North, in a perpetual state of ice and snow, and where the Sun never set. 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks thought the edge of the World lay there!

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Ultima Thule also has a much more profound meaning: the extreme limits and capabilities of human-kind. That is, to be able to grasp for the unattainable!

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Ultima Thule is also a legendary and rare Tangerine Dream single (Ohr Records, 1971) and the initial inspiration for the name!

Thus, if you've been searching for somewhere that specialises only in...
progressive rock & fusion, experimental, psychedelic, synth, electronic, avant-garde or weird music... You've found your Ultima Thule!

Ultima Thule (mail-order & record shop) is a partnership of Alan & Steven Freeman, established Leicester 1989 (incortporating Audion Publications, Auricle Music & Ultimate Transmissions CD labels, etc.) is nothing to do with any other businesses or political concerns with the same or similar names.

FAQ #1? (that's frequently asked question number 1)