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Edward Ka-Spel

London, United Kingdom • b. 1954-01-23

Edward Ka-Spel is credited on 476 releases across 225 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1981–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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476

Pressings credited

225

Albums

5

Decades active

28

In collections

Biography

Edward Ka-Spel (born Edward Sharp; 23 January 1954), (aka 'Archangel, Che Banana, The Prophet Qa'Spell, Qa-Sepel) is an English singer-songwriter and musician based in Amsterdam. He is best known for his work with the band The Legendary Pink Dots, which he co-founded. Ka-Spel is also known for his work on The Tear Garden with Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key. In 2017, he collaborated with Amanda Palmer on the album I Can Spin a Rainbow. Ka-spel's recordings are often of a limited number and only available through an extensive and devoted mail-order system at Soleilmoon. He has also released numerous cassette-only special recordings, usually including materials out-of-print on earlier labels along with new releases. He often appears on stage barefoot, wearing a long scarf and either pink or black glasses. Early in his career, he drew black lines on his face and arms.

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Credited work

476 releases · 225 albums · active 1981–2025

  • Performance · 711
  • Other credits · 382
  • Production · 55
  • Engineering · 38
  • Mastering · 17

Studios: Studio Klaverland · Chez Dots · Mushroom Studios, Vancouver · The Farm (4)

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