Description
Expected Release Date: 31-July-2026 – This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.
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
Description
Originally released in 1984a year that saw the breakthrough success of her signature hit Tsugunaithis Chinese-language album now returns as part of the revived ultrahigh-end 100% Pure LP series. Centered on selections from her Taurus Records studio albums Tabibito (1983) and Tsugunai (1984), the album also features a newly recorded version of the Chinese classic He Ri Jun Zai Lai, serving as one of its major highlights across all 12 tracks.
100% Pure LP is a special Made-in-Japan product line launched in 2012, highly acclaimed worldwide as a pioneer of modern high-fidelity vinyl. One of its key features is the use of uncolored virgin vinyl, completely eliminating carbon and other pigments typically used in standard LPsmaterials known to affect sound quality. By using only pure, straight PVC compound, the pressing process achieves outstanding consistency and stability.
Another hallmark of the series is the adoption of metal master pressing. By removing the conventional intermediate stepsmetal mother and stamperthe grooves are pressed directly from the metal master, resulting in exceptionally faithful groove formation. However, due to its lower durability, the number of pressings must be strictly limited.
This release further enhances fidelity by adopting 45RPM, a format commonly used for 12-inch singles. While the shorter playback time per side necessitates a 2LP configuration, the wider and longer groovesand the increased rotational speeddeliver greater stability and provide significant advantages in detail retrieval and overall sonic richness.
The audio for this edition 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 representation of the original sound.
Through its uncompromising approach to every stagefrom selecting tape sources and vinyl materials to the pressing processthe 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. What emerges is, quite literally, a pure and crystal-clear listening experience.
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