{"product_id":"jun-fukamachi-introducing-and-xxxx-2-lp-bundle","title":"Jun Fukamachi - Introducing and Second Phase (2 LP bundle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 LP bundle of Jun Fukamachi’s albums Introducing and Second Phase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e$120 for both albums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArtist：Jun Fukamachi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle：Introducing[Clear Red Vinyl]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle：Second Phase[Clear Green Vinyl]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pioneering keyboardist in Japan's crossover movement, Jun Fukamachi recorded and released this hidden gem of the early Japanese fusion era in 1975 as part of Toshiba EMI's audiophile-oriented high-fidelity analog \"Pro Use Series.\" Now, this landmark recording returns on\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Red Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtist：Jun Fukamachi\u003cbr\u003eTitle：Introducing[Clear Red Vinyl]\u003cbr\u003eFormat：LP\u003cbr\u003eCAT#：PROT-7451\u003cbr\u003eBarcode：4988031899106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrice：$120\u003cbr\u003eLabel：Universal Music \u003cbr\u003eJapan Release Date：December 5th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBacked by a formidable rhythm section featuring drummer Shuichi \"Ponta\" Murakami and bassist Rei Ohara, the album showcases Fukamachi's masterful use of analog synthesizers, employing a rich palette of tones throughout. The record also highlights the intense and fluid guitar work of Kenji Omura, whose electrifying solos add another dimension to the music. The centerpiece is undoubtedly the approximately 14-minute jazz-funk epic \"Bamboo Bong,\" a breathtaking showcase of the musicians' virtuosity and creative energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003eSIDE A\u003cbr\u003eA1. Yuuzutsu no Uta\u003cbr\u003eA2. Noah no Hakobune\u003cbr\u003eA3. Uragiri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIDE B\u003cbr\u003eB1. Bamboo Bong\u003cbr\u003eB2. Amairo no Kami no Otome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo years after \"Introducing,\" Jun Fukamachi returned with the second installment in Toshiba EMI's acclaimed \"Pro Use Series.\" Originally released in 1977, this remarkable recording is now reissued on Clear Green Vinyl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtist：Jun Fukamachi\u003cbr\u003eTitle：Second Phase[Clear Green Vinyl]\u003cbr\u003eFormat：LP\u003cbr\u003eCAT#：PROT-7452\u003cbr\u003eBarcode：4988031899113\u003cbr\u003ePrice：$60\u003cbr\u003eLabel：Universal Music\u003cbr\u003eJapan Release Date：December 5th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlongside returning rhythm section members Shuichi \"Ponta\" Murakami (drums) and Rei Ohara (bass), percussionist Nobu Saito joins the lineup, adding even greater rhythmic depth and power. Fukamachi continues to explore the possibilities of analog synthesizers, while guitarist Kenji Omura engages in exhilarating solo exchanges with the keyboardist on standout tracks such as \"Left Handed Woman.\" Elsewhere, the playful and adventurous \"Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong\" incorporates talk box effects, showcasing the album's broader sonic palette. More polished, more accessible, and more thrilling than its predecessor, this is a sophisticated fusion classic from one of Japan's pioneering innovators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003eSIDE A\u003cbr\u003eA1. Ave Maria\u003cbr\u003eA2. Left-Handed Woman\u003cbr\u003eA3. Fly Up! Superman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIDE B\u003cbr\u003eB1. Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong\u003cbr\u003eB2. Plastic Echelon\u003cbr\u003eB3. Stick Freighter\u003cbr\u003eB4. It's a Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIMINAL Music Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52717818216760,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/4280\/2232\/files\/BB36814C-A56E-49B2-A6ED-AB479E573C3D.jpg?v=1785386006","url":"https:\/\/liminalmusic.shop\/products\/jun-fukamachi-introducing-and-xxxx-2-lp-bundle","provider":"LIMINAL Music Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}