Minako Yoshida – Twilight Zone
Minako Yoshida – Twilight Zone
Japan Original Pressing.
A monumental 1977 Japanese soul masterpiece — deep funk, jazz, gospel and orchestral beauty driven by Minako Yoshida’s extraordinary songwriting and Tatsuro Yamashita’s sophisticated touch.
Twilight Zone captures Minako Yoshida at a creative peak. Written entirely by Yoshida and co-produced with Tatsuro Yamashita, the album brings together Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami, Kenji Takamizu, Kenji Omura, Tsunehide Matsuki, Hiroshi Sato, Haruomi Hosono and many more of Japan’s finest players.
“Koi wa Ryusei” is an undeniable Japanese rare-groove classic, propelled by powerful drums, horns and an extraordinary sense of motion. The eight-minute “Koi” moves through deep soul and gospel-like intensity, while “Melody” and the closing title track stretch into lush, sophisticated jazz-funk and orchestral soul.
Powerful, spiritual and endlessly deep — not simply a City Pop classic, but one of the defining Japanese soul albums of the 1970s.
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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.
Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
