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Expected Release Date 26th June 2026
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Side A
1. FANTASY
2. Gigolo
3. Coconuts no Kataomoi
Side B
1. Pearl no Manicure
2. Go Away
3. TIME LIMIT (Re-recorded Version) *
Side C
1. FRIDAY MAGIC
2. Koi no Yoin
3. Suteki na Jajama Narashi
Side D
1. Dial Mawashite...
2. 2-ji made no Cinderella
3. CITY NIGHT (Re-recorded Version) *
*Bonus Track
★ Individually numbered, strictly limited edition of 1,000 copies
★ 45RPM 2LP
★ Uncolored virgin vinyl
★ 180-gram heavyweight pressing
★ Metal master pressing
★ Newly created 96kHz/24bit WAV master transferred from the original analog tapes
★ Gatefold, high-gloss coated jacket + special soft vinyl outer bag
★ Includes lyrics and liner notes
● Meiko Nakahara’s second album, originally released in 1982 and packed with tracks that have gained renewed global
attention amid the worldwide city pop revival - such
as “FANTASY”, “Gigolo”, “Go Away”, and “FRIDAY MAGIC”—returns as part of the revived, ultra–high-end 100% Pure LP series.
As bonus tracks, this edition also includes the re-recorded high-fidelity “DAM45” versions of “TIME LIMIT” and “CITY NIGHT”,
originally featured on her previous album
COCONUTS HOUSE and newly recorded around the same period as this album.
● “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 typically
used in standard LPs - materials known to influence
sound quality. By using only pure, straight PVC compound, the pressing achieves exceptional stability and consistency.
● Another key highlight is the adoption of metal master pressing. By eliminating the conventional intermediate steps—metal
mother and stamper - the grooves are pressed
directly from the metal master, enabling extraordinarily faithful groove formation. Due to its lower durability, however, the
number of pressings must be strictly limited.
● This release further enhances fidelity through the use of 45RPM, a format traditionally used for 12-inch singles. Although
the shorter playback time per side requires a 2LP
configuration, the wider and longer grooves—and the increased rotational speed—deliver superior stability and significant
advantages in sonic detail, clarity, and richness.
● The audio is sourced from newly created 96kHz/24bit WAV files, transferred directly from the original analog master tapes.
Mastering has been kept as flat as possible to
preserve freshness and dynamic range, pursuing a natural and faithful reproduction of the original sound.
● Through its uncompromising approach to every stage—from the selection of tape sources and vinyl materials to the
pressing process - the 100% Pure LP series brings out
the full potential of the vinyl format. The result is a sound that retains the punch and warmth unique to analog while
eliminating any trace of muddiness or coloration,
delivering a truly pure and crystal-clear listening experience.
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