{"product_id":"uchu-the-best-of-fishmans","title":"Uchu - The Best of Fishmans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFishmans - 宇宙 (Uchu) The Best of Fishmans (Vinyl)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e宇宙 (Uchu) – The Best of Fishmans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one half of the band’s acclaimed twin compilation releases, originally issued in \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside \u003cem\u003eKuchu (Aerial)\u003c\/em\u003e. Curated by drummer \u003cstrong\u003eKin-ichi Motegi\u003c\/strong\u003e, these collections were designed to span Fishmans’ catalog across multiple labels, creating a definitive overview of their evolution and sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eKuchu\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on groove-driven and accessible material, \u003cem\u003eUchu\u003c\/em\u003e (“Universe”) highlights the band’s more \u003cstrong\u003eexpansive, atmospheric, and psychedelic side\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drawing heavily from their later-era output, including material associated with albums like \u003cem\u003eUchū Nippon Setagaya\u003c\/em\u003e, this compilation emphasizes the dreamy, dub-influenced sound that has made Fishmans a cult favorite worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2LP vinyl edition (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e marks the first time \u003cem\u003eUchu\u003c\/em\u003e has been pressed on vinyl, released as part of the band’s \u003cstrong\u003e30th anniversary reissue campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pressed on \u003cstrong\u003ecolored vinyl (commonly clear orange variants)\u003c\/strong\u003e and housed in a \u003cstrong\u003egatefold sleeve with inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the release has been highly anticipated among collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing essential tracks such as \u003cstrong\u003e“Night Cruising,” “Walking in the Rhythm,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Magic Love,”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eUchu\u003c\/em\u003e offers a cohesive, immersive listening experience that captures the band’s signature blend of \u003cstrong\u003edub, dream pop, neo-psychedelia, and ambient pop\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor both longtime fans and newcomers, \u003cem\u003eUchu\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a deeper, more meditative counterpart to \u003cem\u003eKuchu\u003c\/em\u003e—an essential release for collectors of Japanese vinyl and one of the best entry points into Fishmans’ late-period sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2LP vinyl edition (33 RPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 2005, first time on vinyl (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated by Kin-ichi Motegi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the “Kuchu \/ Uchu” best-of series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on Fishmans’ atmospheric and psychedelic material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition colored vinyl with gatefold packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eずっと前 (Zutto Mae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e気分 (Kibun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAGIC LOVE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVERYDAY EVERYNIGHT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJust Thing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eあの娘が眠ってる (Ano Ko ga Nemutteru)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e頼りない天使 (Tayorinai Tenshi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight Cruising\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalking in the Rhythm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100ミリちょっとの\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e夜の想い (Yoru no Omoi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e新しい人 (Atarashii Hito)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fishmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45202020991023,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/uchu-1.jpg?v=1776111559","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/uchu-the-best-of-fishmans","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}