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Osamu Kitajima – Masterless Samurai

Osamu Kitajima – Masterless Samurai

📀 Product Details
Year 1980
Country Japan
Label Alfa / ALR-6035
Media EX (Slight warp, but plays fine.)
Sleeve EX- (w/Insert)
Obi EX- (Tiny tear at the bottom edge.)

 

Comments

Japan Original Pressing.

Masterless Samurai isn’t “Japanese mood” — it’s LA-weighted. Bobby Hutcherson + John Klemmer, with Kunkel/Acuña and Laboriel… and shakuhachi.

Not “Japanese mood music” — this one moves. Osamu’s koto/biwa/shamisen colors feel cinematic, while the LA rhythm section (Laboriel + Acuna/Kunkel) keeps it grounded and physical. It’s spiritual, but it hits.

Regular price $75.00 USD
Regular price $75.00 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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