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Expected Release Date 31st July 2026
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Side A
1. Sumie no Kuni he
2. Nanika ga Umi wo Yattekuru
3. Time Machine ni Onegai
Side B
1. Kurofune (Ka'ei 6-nen 6-gatsu 2-ka)
2. Kurofune (Ka'ei 6-nen 6-gatsu 3-ka)
3. Kurofune (Ka'ei 6-nen 6-gatsu 4-ka)
Side C
1. Yoroshiku Dozo
2. Dontaku
3. Shiki Shoka
Side D
1. Hei made Hitottobi
2. Taifu Uta
3. Sayonara
7" Tracklist
Side A. Hi Baby *
Side B. Ohanami Boogie *
*Bonus Track
★ Individually numbered, strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies
★ 45RPM 2LP + 7"" single
★ Uncolored virgin vinyl
★ 180-gram heavyweight pressing
★ Metal master pressing
★ Newly created WAV master sourced from 192kHz/24bit files transferred from the original analog tapes in 2023
★ Gatefold, high-gloss coated jacket + special soft vinyl outer bag
★ Includes lyrics and liner notes
● The monumental second album by Sadistic Mika Band, released in 1974, arrives as part of the revived ultra–high-end 100% Pure LP series.
Built upon
the conceptual vision crafted by Kazuhiko Kato and longtime collaborator Takeshi Matsuyama, and realized through the masterful production
of Chris Thomas
together with the group’s rock-solid ensemble—now joined by Hiroshi Imai (key)—this landmark recording gained international acclaim upon its
release as Black Ship
in the UK and US, and remains one of the most iconic works in Japanese rock history.
● “100% Pure LP” is a special Made-in-Japan product line launched in 2012, widely recognized worldwide as a pioneer of modern high-fidelity
vinyl.
One of its defining features is the use of uncolored virgin vinyl, completely eliminating carbon and other pigments commonly found in
standard LPs - materials known
to influence sound quality. By relying solely on pure, straight PVC compound, the pressing achieves exceptional consistency and stability.
● Another hallmark of the series is its use of metal master pressing. By removing the conventional intermediate steps- metal mother and
stamper - the grooves are
pressed directly from the metal master, enabling extraordinarily accurate groove formation. Due to the lower durability of the metal master,
however, the number
of pressings must be strictly limited.
● This edition further enhances fidelity through the adoption of 45RPM, a speed typically reserved for 12-inch singles.
Although the shorter playback time per side necessitates a 2LP configuration, the wider and longer grooves - and the increased rotational
speed - provide superior
stability and significant advantages in detail, clarity, and dynamic richness.
● The audio is sourced from 192kHz/24bit WAV files newly transferred from the original analog master tapes in 2023. For the two tracks
included on the 7-inch single,
96kHz/24bit WAV files transferred in 2026 are used.
Mastering was kept as flat as possible to preserve freshness and dynamic range, pursuing a natural and faithful representation of the original
sound.
● Through its uncompromising attention to every detail—from tape source and vinyl formulation to the pressing method - the 100% Pure LP
series extracts the full
potential of the analog format. The result is a sound that retains the punch and warmth unique to vinyl while eliminating all muddiness and
coloration,
delivering a truly pure and crystal-clear listening experience.
● Also included is a bonus 7-inch single pressed on uncolored virgin vinyl, coupling the previously single-only track “Hi Baby” from the prior
year with “Ohanami Boogie”,
an unreleased session track later issued on a best-of compilation. (Note: this 7-inch is not a metal master–pressed heavyweight disc.)
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