Hiroshi Sato – Orient (Promo Copy)

📀 Product Details
Year	1979
Country	Japan
Label	Kitty Records – MKF-1047
Media	EX
Sleeve	EX (w/Insert, Very light wear.)
Obi	EX

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Japan Original Pressing. (Promo Copy)

Before Awakening, Hiroshi Sato was already this deep. Exotic synths, tropical percussion, mellow grooves and an incredible Tokyo session lineup meet on one of his most distinctive 70s albums.

Orient captures Hiroshi Sato at a fascinating turning point, just before his move to the U.S. and the electronic sophistication of Awakening. “Kalimba Night” and “Jodo” drift through dreamy synth space, while “Songoku,” “Sora Tobu Jutan,” and “Picnic” bring tropical rhythm, funk and beautifully loose groove. With Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuo Hayashi, Pecker and an extraordinary cast behind him, this is far more than a mellow city-pop LP. It is a key bridge between 70s Japanese groove and the electronic sound Sato would perfect in the 80s.

$350.00 USD

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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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