{"product_id":"hiroshi-sato-awakening-special-edition-japan-import-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","title":"Hiroshi Sato: Awakening - Special Edition (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"To commemorate the 40th anniversary of 'Awakening,' the 2022 double vinyl edition 'Awakening Special Edition' is being reissued with a brand-new cutting. Originally released in 1982 as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=hiroshi+sato\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHiroshi Sato\u003c\/a\u003e’s fourth studio album and his first release after moving to Alfa Records, 'Awakening' was recorded following his time working in Los Angeles. Featuring Canadian vocalist Wendy Matthews, the album also introduced cutting-edge drum machine technology at the time, including the LinnDrum. It masterfully blends Hiroshi Sato’s refined production sensibility with the atmosphere of the American West Coast. Far from sounding mechanical despite its programmed elements, the album delivers a mellow, soulful, and borderless sound that continues to inspire generations of musicians. Guitarists Tatsuro Yamashita, Tsunehide Matsuki, and Yuji Toriyama also participated in the sessions. Disc 1 contains the original 1982 version of the album. Disc 2 includes vocal off-track versions, off sound-effect tracks featuring ocean waves, the previously added 1986 CD bonus track 'BLUE AND MOODY MUSIC (WENDY’S VERSION),' and a 2005 remix of 'IT ISN’T EASY' by Hiroshi Sato himself.\" - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGreat Tracks \/ Sony Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especial edition expanded w\/ full disc of bonus tracks + alternate versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclear blue \u0026amp; aqua blue colored double vinyl pressing (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplease note\u003c\/span\u003e: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enewly remastered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality Japan import\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Great Tracks \/ Sony Japan 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!---PREORDER START---\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preorder-module\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"preorder\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"preorderpolicy\"\u003ePre-Order Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to order additional items (\u003cb\u003eincluding other pre-orders\u003c\/b\u003e), please make separate orders. Otherwise, \u003cu\u003ewe will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!---PREORDER END---\u003e","brand":"Hiroshi Sato","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":43576024891482,"sku":"lp-18870","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/hiroshisato-awakening-clearblue-mock.jpg?v=1787931079","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/hiroshi-sato-awakening-special-edition-japan-import-colored-vinyl-vinyl-2lp","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}