Hiroshi Sato featuring Wendy Matthews - Awakening
Hiroshi Sato featuring Wendy Matthews - Awakening
Japan Original Pressing.
A timeless 1982 Japanese synth-soul masterpiece — LinnDrum grooves, crystalline keyboards and Wendy Matthews’ silky voice creating the ultimate late-night atmosphere.
Hiroshi Sato reached a new creative peak on Awakening, combining the Linn LM-1 with layers of synthesizers and keyboards to create a warm, futuristic sound that still feels remarkably modern today.
Wendy Matthews brings a beautifully smooth presence to “You’re My Baby” and “I Can’t Wait,” while “Blue And Moody Music,” “Only A Love Affair” and the sublime “Say Goodbye” move effortlessly between mellow soul, AOR and electronic funk. Tatsuro Yamashita, Tsunehide Matsuki and Yuji Toriyama add subtle guitar touches without disturbing the album’s intimate atmosphere.
Elegant, deeply soulful and endlessly replayable — one of the defining Japanese mellow-groove albums of the ’80s.
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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−).
We visually inspect every record, and we clean each one before shipping (play-testing when needed). Even new or great-looking vinyl—especially some Japanese pressings—can have light background noise. We grade carefully by eye and ear, but it’s still a human call, so please check the notes before buying.
Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
