Mariya Takeuchi - Variety
Mariya Takeuchi - Variety
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Japan Original Pressing. Certified city-pop classic — the comeback album that minted “Plastic Love.”
Released April 25, 1984 on Moon Records (LP MOON-28018), Variety marks Mariya Takeuchi’s full return: every song written by her, with production and arrangements by Tatsuro Yamashita. Cut between July ’83 and January ’84, the record blends West-Coast polish and Tokyo sophistication—radio-ready hooks over crisp Jun Aoyama drums, Koki Ito bass, and glossy keys. “Plastic Love” would later become a global touchpoint, but the set is front-to-back strong: “Mou Ichido,” “Broken Heart,” “Night at the Amphitheater,” and “Mizu to Anata to Taiyō to” all carry clean count-ins and steady mid-tempo grids DJs love. The album debuted at No.1 on Oricon and stands today as her defining statement.
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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.
