Yumi Arai - Hikoki Gumo
Yumi Arai - Hikoki Gumo
82 Japan Pressing. Quiet, crystalline folk-pop with Caramel Mama’s touch — a 1973 Japanese songwriting landmark, featuring the song later chosen for a Studio Ghibli film.
The sound is simple but the band is elite: Hosono’s bass, Suzuki’s guitar, Hayashi’s drums, and Matsutoya’s keys make every song feel “alive” and perfectly spaced. The title track carries that unforgettable lift — later used as the theme for The Wind Rises — and the whole album plays like a short film of early-70s Tokyo air.
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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.
Shipping & Packing
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
