FLYING is Sumiko Yamagata’s landmark 1977 album, pairing her clear, expressive vocals with the polished playing of musicians from the Tin Pan Alley circle. Produced by Takashi Matsumoto and directed by Shigeru Suzuki, the record moves through breezy city pop, folk-pop, jazz, bossa nova, and mellow groove with an elegant late-1970s Japanese studio sound.
Its all-star songwriting lineup includes Haruomi Hosono, Hiroshi Sato, and Ginji Ito, supported by accomplished players including Shigeru Suzuki, Rei Ohara, Tatsuo Hayashi, Masataka Matsutoya, and Hiroshi Sato. This 2026 Japanese reissue presents the album on vivid Clear Sky Blue vinyl.
Vinyl Details
- Clear Sky Blue vinyl LP
- 2026 Japanese reissue
- Originally released July 25, 1977
- One 12-inch vinyl record
- Label: Columbia
- Catalog number: COJA-9589
- Barcode: 4549767368344
- Produced by Takashi Matsumoto
- Sound direction by Shigeru Suzuki
Tracklist
| Side |
Track |
Title |
| Sun-Light Side |
A1 |
FLYING |
| Sun-Light Side |
A2 |
Peppermint Morning |
| Sun-Light Side |
A3 |
Anata ni Teleport |
| Sun-Light Side |
A4 |
TODAY |
| Sun-Light Side |
A5 |
Tasogare Yuei |
| Sun-Light Side |
A6 |
Watashi Shunki |
| Moon-Light Side |
B1 |
Moonlight Jitterbug |
| Moon-Light Side |
B2 |
Yumiiro Glider |
| Moon-Light Side |
B3 |
GOOD-BYE・Graffiti |
| Moon-Light Side |
B4 |
Yoru wo Watatte |
| Moon-Light Side |
B5 |
Crystal Hotel |
