Prism / Self Titled
Prism / Self Titled
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Japan Original Pressing.1977 Japanese jazz-fusion debut — “Soft Side” mellow vs. “Hard Side” jazz-rock.
Prism (1977, Polydor MR-3072, Japan) marks the debut of guitarist Akira Wada’s PRISM, one of Japan’s first true fusion groups. The lineup featured Daisaku Kume (keys), Ken Watanabe (bass), Toru “Rika” Suzuki (drums), with guest guitarist Katsutoshi Morizono from Yonin Bayashi/Parachute. The album is built around two contrasting sides: the silky Soft Side with Morning Light, Cycling, Dancing Moon, Love Me; and the fiery Hard Side with Viking II (The Adventure On Mars), Tornado, closing with the powerful title track Prism. Blending melodic, urban grooves and hard-driving jazz-rock energy, this record stands as a milestone in Japan’s first-wave fusion.
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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−).
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