• (PRE-ORDER 9/26/25) Tropical Dandy (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - ALT/INDIE *NEW*
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Haruomi Hosono

Tropical Dandy (180G VINYL, OBI STRIP) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Tropical Dandy (180G VINYL, OBI STRIP) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

$ 32.90 USD
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Description

Label: Stones Throw

 Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Marking 50 years since it's original release, Stones Throw Records' reissue of Haruomi Hosono's 1975 album Tropical Dandy is the first edition of this record to be released outside of Japan. Tropical Dandy is the cult classic album that marked Hosono's shift toward genre-blending, fusing exotica, jazz, and pop to lay the groundwork for Japanese City Pop.

Tracks

1 Chattanooga Choo Choo

2 Hurricane Dorothy

3 Kinukaido

4 Nettaiya

5 Peking Duck

6 Hyoryuki

7 Honey Moon

8 Sanji No Komori Uta

9 Sanji No Komori Uta [Instrumental]

10 Hyoryuki [Instrumental]

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: WORLD
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 09/26/2025

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

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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