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Makoto Matsushita - First Light

Makoto Matsushita - First Light

📀 Product Details
Year 1981
Country Japan
Label Air / RAL-8506
Media EX
Sleeve VG++ (w/Insert, Scuffs present.Slight corner bump(s).)
Obi Originally Not Obi

 

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Japan Original Pressing.

A landmark Japanese AOR / city-pop album with sunset warmth, airtight groove, and quiet perfection.

First Light is one of those records that now stands far beyond cult status. As Makoto Matsushita’s solo debut, it blends smooth AOR touch, clean rhythmic control, and soft coastal atmosphere with remarkable balance, and that balance is exactly why the album has kept being rediscovered and reissued. Rather than flashy excess, its strength is in the precision—warm, melodic, and deeply refined, with the kind of effortless groove that makes it feel definitive.

Regular price $179.00 USD
Regular price $179.00 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.

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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