Hiromi Iwasaki - Pandora's Box
Hiromi Iwasaki - Pandora's Box
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Japan Original Pressing.
Late-70s Japanese kayokyoku with exotic disco grooves and dramatic ballads, built around the signature hit “Cinderella Honeymoon.
Released in 1978 on Victor, Pandora no Kobako finds Hiromi Iwasaki teaming up with songwriter Kyohei Tsutsumi and lyricists like Yū Aku and Yōko Aki for a full-concept album of nocturnal pop. From the sultry, slightly psychedelic groove of “Biyaku” and “Pandora no Kobako” to the dancefloor-ready “Cinderella Honeymoon,” the record moves between exotic strings, tight rhythm arrangements and lush chorus work that slide easily into leftfield disco, Japanese groove or mellow midnight sets. Several tracks open with clean drum and Rhodes/piano passages, giving beatmakers plenty of sample-friendly intros and breakdowns to work with.
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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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