Ryo Kawasaki - Eight Mile Road
Ryo Kawasaki - Eight Mile Road
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Japan Original Pressing. First Press!
1976 East Wind fusion follow-up — Ryo Kawasaki “Eight Mile Road,” Electric Lady session with a tight NYC unit.
Released in Japan on East Wind (EW-8035) after a March 8–9, 1976 date at Electric Lady Studios, “Eight Mile Road” finds Ryo Kawasaki leading a sleek fusion band: Sam Morrison (ts/ss), Andy LaVerne (p/EP/clav), Phil Clendeninn (ARP synth on select tracks), Herb Bushler (b), Buddy Williams (ds), and Abdulah (congas), with David Baker engineering. The five-track program is built for both deep listeners and selectors: the title cut locks a cruising pocket; “Montevideo” drops Latin-fusion motion; “Good Night John” cools the tempo; side-B’s “On The Dot” is a slow-funk stretcher; “El Diablo” closes with taut jazz-funk. Clean count-ins and open drum/bass beds make “Eight Mile Road” and “On The Dot” especially mixable.
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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. |
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Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
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