Shogun – Rotation
Shogun – Rotation
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Japan Original Pressing. Brass-charged city-funk—“Bad City” & “Lonely Man” bring detective-drama swagger.
Shogun’s second LP, Rotation, lands at the height of their studio-ace powers: crisp Hideo Yamaki drums, Michio “Micci” Nagaoka’s supple bass/vox, Kazuo Otani’s gleaming keys, Fujimaru Yoshino’s fluid guitar/vox, and Casey Rankin’s suave English-lead vocals. Cut for CBS/Sony and issued December 5, 1979 (cat. 25AH-896), the album folds brassy city-funk and disco-tinged AOR into radio-ready songs—two of which became TV signatures: “Bad City” (opening theme) and “Lonely Man” (ending theme) for Yusaku Matsuda’s Detective Story. Selector notes: multiple clean count-ins, tight mid-tempo grids, and punchy horn stabs (Shin Kazuhara, Jake H. Concepcion et al.) make this an easy drop in modern sets.
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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.
