RYUICHI SAKAMOTO – Opus – 4LP – Deluxe Vinyl Box Set [APR 3]

Description

4LP – heavyweight black vinyl LPs cut at 45rpm 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 collectors booklet with composition notes and credits.

Immerse yourself in the legendary artistry of Ryuichi Sakamoto with Opus, a definitive 2-CD collection or 4LP Set 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 Sakamotos singular musical voice. Highlights include Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Andata, and Aqua, alongside never-before-released pieces including for Jhann (a tribute to Jhann Jhannsson), BB (dedicated to Bernardo Bertolucci), and 20180219 (featuring prepared piano).

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 collectors booklet with composition notes and credits. Opus is more than a retrospective; its a final statement from one of the most influential composers of our time.

First time to be released in this format outside of Japan.

Tracklist:

A1 Lack Of Love [4:53]
A2 Bb [2:13]
A3 Andata [3:26]

B1 Solitude [6:08]
B2 For Jhann [5:49]

C1 Aubade 2020 [3:44]
C2 Ichimei – Small Happiness [3:53]
C3 Mizu No Naka No Bagatelle [3:45]

D1 Bibo No Aozora [5:58]
D2 Aqua [5:12]

E1 Tong Poo [6:02]
E2 The Wuthering Heights [5:13]

F1 20220302 – Sarabande [3:44]
F2 The Sheltering Sky [6:22]
F3 20180219 (w/prepared Piano) [3:32]

G1 The Last Emperor 6:39
G2 Trioon 6:39

H1 Happy End 4:31
H2 Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence 5:47
H3 Opus – Ending 3:04