Junko Hirotani - Sono Ai Ni

📀 Product Details
Year	1979
Country	Japan
Label	Canyon / C25A0038
Media	EX
Sleeve	EX- (w/insert)
Obi	VG++ (stains and small writing)

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Japan Original Pressing.

A beautiful 1979 Japanese mellow gem arranged entirely by Masataka Matsutoya, with an incredible studio lineup and the stunning bossa-tinged “Last Scene…Sayonara.”

Sono Ai Ni is a beautifully understated debut filled with soft city-pop textures, mellow AOR, bossa touches, and Junko Hirotani’s clear, graceful voice. Masataka Matsutoya’s arrangements and a superb lineup including Shigeru Suzuki, Masaki Matsubara, Tatsuo Hayashi, Yukihiro Takahashi, Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami, and Nobu Saito give the album exceptional depth. “Last Scene…Sayonara” is the standout, but the whole record carries the kind of warm, sophisticated 70s Japanese sound that deserves far more attention.

$30.00 USD

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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.