Yumi Matsutoya / Ryusenkei
Yumi Matsutoya / Ryusenkei
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'81 press.Turn to seaside urban pop—“Futō o Wataru Kaze” leading a disco-tinged surge.
On “Ryusenkei ’80,” Yumi Matsutoya leans into sleek, radio-ready pop: disco-tinged grooves, airy keys, and story-rich melodies under Masataka Matsutoya’s meticulous arrangements. With Shigeru Suzuki and Masaki Matsubara on guitars, Tatsuo Hayashi on drums, and Kenji Takamizu on bass—plus Jake H. Concepcion and a brass team—the record moves from the signature “Futō o Wataru Kaze” to the buoyant “Mafuyu no Surfer” (featuring Tatsuro Yamashita’s backing vocal/guitar touches) and the duet “Corvett 1954” with Takao Kisugi. A polished glide into urbane late-’70s/early-’80s pop.
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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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