Yukihiro Takahashi – What, Me Worry? 1982 UK Alfa, Electronic, Synth Pop
Philip Glass – North Star 1977 US Virgin Electronic, Classical, Experimental
Yukihiro Takahashi was a Japanese musician, singer, record producer, and actor, who was best known internationally as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, and as the former drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band. He was also a member of the group Metafive. 'What, Me Worry?' , released in 1982, is his fourth solo album. As well as his YMO bandmates Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono, this album features guest appearances by Zaine Griff, Tony Mansfield, and Bill Nelson.
The Shorepak custom printed laminated card sleeve would certainly conservatively grade as EX. It shows a few signs of handling but only minimal storage wear and corner rubbing, bumping with a little ring and edge wear. The spine is readable and the entry edge shows minimal signs of use.
The original paper inner is undamaged apart from a little age related discolouration. Graded as EX
The vinyl is without doubt EX+ and has not been played much. The Alfa labels are unmarked apart from one or two spindle marks. On play grading there was a little light noise on the run in on both sides but nothing substantial during the remainder of the album - maybe a rare pop or click but nothing to spoil the enjoyment of the record - even at high volume. It plays superbly with very strong audio. The surface is very clean, glossy and shiny with no noticeable marks apart from the odd fingerprint, a superb copy that conservatively grades as EX+.
The Matrix numbers are believed to be
Matrix / Runout (Side A run-out area): ALF 85954 A2 Matrix / Runout (Side B run-out area): ALF 85954 B2
An opportunity to acquire a fairly scarce album in great condition overall.
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