Yasuaki Shimizu / IQ 179
Yasuaki Shimizu / IQ 179
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Japan Original Pressing.
Released in 1981, this solo album by visionary saxophonist Yasuo Shimizu — one of Japan’s most creative artists from the 70s to today — features Mariah members Masanori Sasaji, Takayuki Hijikata, Hideo Yamaki, Morio Watanabe, and Jimmy Murakawa, with special guests Kazumi Watanabe, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Minako Yoshida. Blending R&B grooves, minimal electronics, avant-garde experiments, and progressive/ fusion elements, the album anticipates the sounds of YMO’s Technodelic and later Shimizu & Saxophonettes. A groundbreaking masterpiece overflowing with ideas that would lead to Kakashi and Mariah’s Utakata no Hibi.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).
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