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Yukihiro Takahashi - Saravah!

Yukihiro Takahashi - Saravah!

📀 Product Details
Year 1978
Country Japan
Label Seven Seas / SKS1011
Media EX- (Plays EX, Slight warp, but plays fine.)
Sleeve VG+ (w/Insert, Light edge wear.)
Obi VG++. (Stains)

 

Comments

Japan Original Pressing.

Pre-YMO Japanese art pop with tropical touch, tight groove, and a soft but forward-looking feel.

Saravah! is Yukihiro Takahashi’s first solo album, released just before the formation of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Produced by Haruomi Hosono and featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuo Hayashi, the record moves between tropical pop, light funk, and early electronic textures. Tracks like “C’est Si Bon” and “Present” show the playful, stylish side, while the overall sound already hints at the direction these musicians would soon take together. For Record Monster, this is not just a solo debut. It is a key pre-YMO document where Japanese pop, groove, and experimentation meet in a very natural way.

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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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