Hiroshi Sato - (PRESALE 11/6/26) Awakening (VINYL 2xLP) | NEW
Hiroshi Sato - (PRESALE 11/6/26) Awakening (VINYL 2xLP) | NEW
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HIROSHI SATO - AWAKENING [2LP] (CLEAR BLUE/AQUA BLUE VINYL, JAPANESE IMPORT, SPECIAL EDITION)
Artist: Hiroshi Sato
Title: Awakening
Product Tagline: Clear Blue/Aqua Blue Vinyl, Japanese import, Special Edition
Format: 2LP
Label: Sony Music Japan (Legacy Plus)
Barcode: 4547366822830
Catalog #: MHJL-525/6
Genre: City Pop
Release Date: 11/6/2026
Weight (lbs): 1
Description
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of "Awakening," the 2022 double vinyl edition "Awakening Special Edition" is being reissued with a brand-new cutting.
Originally released in 1982 as Hiroshi Sato’s fourth studio album and his first release after moving to Alfa Records, "Awakening" was recorded following his time working in Los Angeles. Featuring Canadian vocalist Wendy Matthews, the album also introduced cutting-edge drum machine technology at the time, including the LinnDrum. It masterfully blends Hiroshi Sato’s refined production sensibility with the atmosphere of the American West Coast.
Far from sounding mechanical despite its programmed elements, the album delivers a mellow, soulful, and borderless sound that continues to inspire generations of musicians. Guitarists Tatsuro Yamashita, Tsunehide Matsuki, and Yuji Toriyama also participated in the sessions.
Disc 1 contains the original 1982 version of the album. Disc 2 includes vocal off-track versions, off sound-effect tracks featuring ocean waves, the previously added 1986 CD bonus track "BLUE AND MOODY MUSIC (WENDY’S VERSION)," and a 2005 remix of "IT ISN’T EASY" by Hiroshi Sato himself.
For this reissue, both discs feature newly cut lacquers by master cutting engineer Shigeru Takezawa. Disc 1 is pressed on Clear Blue vinyl, while Disc 2 comes on Aqua Blue vinyl.
Tracklist
Disk-1
SIDE ONE
01. AWAKENING (Kakusei)
02. YOU'RE MY BABY
03. BLUE AND MOODY MUSIC
04. ONLY A LOVE AFFAIR
05. LOVE AND PEACE
SIDE TWO
01. FROM ME TO YOU
02. I CAN'T WAIT
03. IT ISN'T EASY
04. AWAKENING
05. SAY GOODBYE
Disk- 2
SIDE THREE
01. BLUE AND MOODY MUSIC (WENDY'S VERSION)
02. AWAKENING (Kakusei) (Off SE)
03. YOU'RE MY BABY (Off Vocal)
04. BLUE AND MOODY MUSIC (Off Vocal)
05. ONLY A LOVE AFFAIR (Off Vocal)
SIDE FOUR
01. IT ISN'T EASY (Remixed by Hiroshi Sato, 2005)
02. FROM ME TO YOU (Off Vocal)
03. I CAN'T WAIT (Off Vocal)
04. IT ISN'T EASY (Off Vocal)
05. SAY GOODBYE (Off Vocal)
- Condition: NEW
- Format: Vinyl
- Internal ID: 4547366822830
- Genre: POP
- Label: Sony Music Japan (Legacy Plus)
- Catalog Number: MHJL-525/6
- Format Type: 2xLP
- Released: 11/6/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
