{"product_id":"alfa-yen-records-1980-1987-techno-pop-vinyl","title":"ALFA\/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop and Other Electronic Adventures in Tokyo (2LP)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eALFA\/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop and Other Electronic Adventures in Tokyo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eALFA\/YEN Records 1980-1987\u003c\/em\u003e is a definitive survey of the futuristic Japanese techno-pop, electronic, and experimental sounds that emerged from Tokyo during the 1980s. Across 21 tracks, this Japanese-import compilation brings together landmark recordings by Yellow Magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, Jun Togawa, Miharu Koshi, Testpattern, Interior, and other adventurous artists associated with the ALFA and YEN Records orbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished within Alfa Records by Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, YEN Records became a creative center for artists exploring computer-controlled rhythms, synthesizers, art pop, new wave, and the rapidly changing possibilities of digital recording. This black double-vinyl edition presents both celebrated classics and difficult-to-find selections, including several tracks receiving their first vinyl release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-import black double-vinyl edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-track celebration of Tokyo’s influential 1980s techno-pop scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Yellow Magic Orchestra, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jun Togawa, Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the first vinyl release of several rare tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack selection and liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastered and cut by Bernie Grundman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt direction by Takashi Okada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight in the Attic worldwide exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ALFA\/YEN Records\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYEN Records was founded in 1982 by Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi as an artist-driven imprint within Alfa Records. Although the label’s original run was brief, its catalog helped define Japanese techno pop and left a lasting imprint on electronic music, art pop, synth-pop, and the international rediscovery of 1980s Japanese music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Magic Orchestra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeoul Music = 京城音楽\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoot Kook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou An' Me Orgasmus Orchestra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSakisaka To Momonai No Gokigen Image One Two Three = 咲坂と桃内のごきげんいかが ワン・ツゥ・スリー\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukihiro Takahashi = 高橋幸宏\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrip Dry Eyes = ドリップ・ドライ・アイズ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun Togawa = 戸川純\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuki Suki Daisuki = 好き好き大好き\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiharu Koshi = コシミハル\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallellisme = パラレリズム\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaruomi Hosono ・ Yukihiro Takahashi = 細野晴臣 ・ 高橋幸宏\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBikkuri Party No Theme = ビックリパーティーのテーマ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApogee \u0026amp; Perigee = アポジー＆ペリジー\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSakasa Kenjin Egas = 逆さ賢人・イーガス\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaruomi Hosono = 細野晴臣\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYumemiru Yakusoku = 夢見る約束\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHajime Tachibana = 立花ハジメ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyuichi Sakamoto = 坂本龍一\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiot In Lagos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun Togawa = 戸川純\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadarman = レーダーマン\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaruomi Hosono = 細野晴臣\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatonic = プラトニック\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Eccentric Theater = スーパー・エキセントリック・シアター\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeat The Rap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Magic Orchestra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRap Phenomena = ラップ現象\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyuichi Sakamoto = 坂本龍一\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLexington Queen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheena = シーナ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChanel No. #5 No On The Rock = シャネルの5番のオン・ザ・ロック\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestpattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeach Girl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukihiro Takahashi = 高橋幸宏\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlashback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamao Koike = 小池玉緒\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomne Dans Un Miroir = 鏡の中の十月\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Various Artists","offers":[{"title":"Black Double Vinyl","offer_id":45594013335599,"sku":"Various Artists - ALFA\/YEN Reco","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/alfa-yen-records-1980-1987-vinyl-cover.jpg?v=1783792912","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/alfa-yen-records-1980-1987-techno-pop-vinyl","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}