Yumi Matsutoya / Alarm À La Mode
Yumi Matsutoya / Alarm À La Mode
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Japan Original Pressing.Resort-to-city postcard—“Holiday in Acapulco,” desert-mirage suites, and “3-D no Christmas Card.”
“Alarm à la mode” finds Yumi Matsutoya in fully cosmopolitan mode: sleek rhythm sections, glassy synth layers, and tasteful brass flourishes arranged with studio precision by Masataka Matsutoya. From the breezy opener “Holiday in Acapulco” to the mirage-like drift of “Horizon wo Oikakete – L’aventure au désert” and the playful vignette “3-D no Christmas Card,” it’s an effortless glide through mid-80s pop elegance.
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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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