Description
Expected Release Date 19TH DECEMBER 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection once stock is in hand however delays are possible.
Please note this is the Japanese release date and will likely be shipped to us around this time so a delay of 1-2.5 weeks is likely when shipping.
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A1. Love Trip
A2. Chinese Restaurant
A3. Mayonaka no Joke
B1. Kanashimi ha Yoru no Mukou
B2. All or Nothing
C1. Nagisa de Dance
C2. One More Night
C3. Morning Flight
D1. Tasogare ha Ginpaku no...
D2. What a Broken Heart Can Do
★ Limited Edition of 1,000 Copies with Serial Numbers
★ 45 RPM 2LP Set
★ Uncolored Virgin Vinyl
★ 180g Heavyweight Vinyl
★ Pressed Directly from Metal Master
★ Latest 96kHz/24bit Master Transferred from Original Analog Tape
★ Includes Obi Strip, Gatefold Coated Jacket, and Special Soft Vinyl Outer Bag
★ Includes Lyrics and Liner Notes
Takako Mamiya’s one and only album, released in 1982, features her exquisitely smooth and ear-pleasing vocals backed by a lineup of seasoned musicians
including Kazuo Shiina, Hiroyuki Namba, Yoshihiro Naruse, and Akira Inoue. This miraculous masterpiece of 1980s city pop—whose reputation has grown
significantly in recent years—makes its long-awaited return in the ultra high-end “100% Pure LP” analog format!
"100% Pure LP" first appeared in 2012. It gained attention as a completely new, high-quality record made in Japan, and became a pioneer of modern high-fidelity
vinyl, attracting interest from around the world. One of its key features is the use of uncolored virgin vinyl. Unlike conventional analog records that use carbon and
other coloring agents which can affect sound quality, this LP eliminates all such additives. Instead, it uses only pure, straight polyvinyl chloride as its raw material, w
hich significantly improves molding stability.
Another standout feature is the metal master pressing method. Unlike conventional vinyl production, which uses a metal mother and stamper, this process
presses directly from the metal master, allowing for exceptionally accurate groove formation. However, due to lower durability, the number of pressings is strictly
limited.
Even with superior vinyl and pressing techniques, high-quality source audio is essential. For this release, the original analog master tape was newly transferred
into 96kHz/24bit WAV files, and mastered as flatly as possible to preserve freshness and dynamic range. The result is a natural and faithful reproduction of the
original sound.
Additionally, this release uses 45 RPM instead of the standard 33 RPM. Though this reduces the amount of music per side and requires a 2LP format, it allows for
wider grooves and faster rotation, enhancing stability and delivering superior detail and volume.
By meticulously refining every step—from source material to vinyl composition and pressing—the “100% Pure LP” series brings out the full potential of analog
records. The result is a sound that is fresh and elegant, retaining the warmth and punch of analog while eliminating any muddiness or distortion.
Truly, a pure and clear listening experience.
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