Hiroshi Sato - Awakening (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
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Hiroshi Sato - Awakening (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
Bernie Grundman mastered reissue of the generational album
- Pastel Blue vinyl reissue of Hiroshi Sato's 1982 album Awakening
- Mellow, soulful city pop blending Japanese sound with the American West Coast vibe
- Mastered by Bernie Grundman with guests Tatsuro Yamashita and Masayoshi Takanaka
Price $52.00
Format 1xLP
Label Great Tracks
Genre Jazz, Pop
Barcode/UPC 4547366675726
Color Blue
Year April 18 2025 (originall 1982)
Condition
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Hiroshi Sato's masterpiece "Awakening" has been reissued for the fourth time in a new "Pastel Blue Vinyl" edition.
The album was mastered by the world-renowned engineer Bernie Grundman, using high-spec sound data digitally converted to 96KHz/24bit from the original master tapes. Pressing was done at Sony Music's factory in Japan.
Originally released in June 1982, "Awakening" is Hiroshi Sato's fourth album and his first for Alpha Records, following his career in Los Angeles.
Featuring Canadian vocalist Wendy Matthews and utilizing the advanced drum machine of the time, the ""LinnDrum,"" this mellow and soulful album perfectly blends Sato's sound with the American West Coast vibe. It has transcended generations, continuing to influence many musicians. Guest guitarists include Tatsuro Yamashita, Tsunehide Matsuki, and Yuji Toriyama.
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While this album may appear elsewhere, purchasing through GOOD TASTE Records ensures verified condition, official color variant, and direct seller accountability.
In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.
