Ryuichi Sakamoto - OPUS

Immerse yourself in the legendary artistry of Ryuichi Sakamoto with 'Opus', a definitive x2 CD &* x4 LP Vinyl collection curated by the composer himself. Spanning decades of groundbreaking work, this anthology brings together iconic film scores, Yellow Magic Orchestra classics, and deeply personal compositions that reflect Sakamoto's singular musical voice. Featured tracks include 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence', 'Andata', and 'Aqua', alongside never-before-released pieces including 'for Jóhann' (a tribute to Jóhann Jóhannsson), 'BB' (dedicated to Bernardo Bertolucci), and '20180219' (featuring prepared piano). Presented in a deluxe six-panel digipak constructed from premium black stock with black foil stamping and silver text, the CD edition is wrapped in a custom eight-panel sleeve showcasing evocative black-and-white imagery of Sakamoto during the performance of 'Opus'. A collector's booklet offers liner notes and credits, providing deeper insight into the music and the artist's final reflections. Pressed at 45 RPM across four heavyweight LPs for exceptional audio fidelity, each disc is housed in its own jacket with matching black paper dust sleeves. The set is encased in a hand-crafted textured slipcase with elegant black foil detailing and includes a collector's booklet with composition notes and credits. 'Opus' is more than a retrospective; it's a lasting tribute to one of the most influential composers of our time. 

Tracklistings:
1. Lack of Love
2. BB
3. Andata
4. Solitude
5. for Jóhann
6. Aubade 2020
7. Ichimei-small happiness
8. Mizu no Naka no Bagatelle
9. Bibo no Aozora
10. Aqua
11. Tong Poo
12. The Wuthering Heights
13. 20220302 - sarabande
14. The Sheltering Sky
15. 20180219;(w/prepared piano) 
16. The Last Emperor
17. Trioon
18. Happy End
19. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
20. Opus - ending

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