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Joe Hisaishi & Square Orchestra - Ring ni Kakero

Joe Hisaishi & Square Orchestra - Ring ni Kakero

📀 Product Details
Year 1982
Country Japan
Label Columbia – CX-7050
Media EX
Sleeve EX (w/Insert)
Obi EX- (Light stains)

 

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Japan Original Pressing.

Early Joe Hisaishi anime music with cosmic synths, funky rhythm, and the deep Afro-cosmic cut “Thunder Drum.”

Ring ni Kakero is a very interesting early Joe Hisaishi record, long before his Studio Ghibli fame. Made as an image album for Masami Kurumada’s boxing manga, the music moves through synth-driven action themes, funky rhythm tracks, dramatic orchestral moments, and strange electronic atmosphere. “Thunder Drum” is the killer cut, with a deep Afro-cosmic feel, while “Devil Fantasy” and “Techno Crash” push the record into darker electronic territory. A strong pick for listeners into Japanese anime soundtracks, early electronic music, and leftfield Wamono grooves.

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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

Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.

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