Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki & Tatsuro Yamashita / Pacific
Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki & Tatsuro Yamashita / Pacific
Japan Original Pressing.
A tropical Japanese instrumental landmark where Hosono, Suzuki, and Yamashita turn the South Pacific into groove, fusion, and early city-pop atmosphere.
Pacific is far more than a concept album with three famous names on the cover. Released in 1978 as the first title in CBS/Sony’s Sound Image Series, it brings together Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita at a moment when Japanese pop, fusion, exotica, and studio craft were starting to overlap in a very special way. Hosono’s “Saigo no Rakuen” and “Slack Key Rhumba” carry his tropical and electronic imagination, Suzuki’s “Coral Reef,” “Passion Flower,” and “Noa Noa” bring bright guitar-led fusion, and Yamashita’s “Nostalgia of Island” and “Kiska” add his unmistakable coastal harmony and arrangement sense.
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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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Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
