{"product_id":"tomoko-aran-fuyu-kukan-2026-2lp","title":"Tomoko Aran - “Fuyu Kukan” 2026  Edition (45 RPM 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomoko Aran’s masterpiece \"Fuyu Kukan\" is finally being released as a 2LP set on 180g heavyweight vinyl at 45 RPM!\u003c\/b\u003e  Part of the \u003cspan\u003eCITY POP on VINYL 2026 releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003ePreorder by 4\/20 to reserve a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"section_title\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_height\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/4NE28UhW41dy6KR4rVENbc?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist：Tomoko Aran\u003cbr\u003eTitle：Fuyu Kukan (+1) \u003cbr\u003eFormat：180g 2LP\u003cbr\u003eCAT#：WQJL-216\/17\u003cbr\u003eBarcode：4943674444847\u003cbr\u003eLabel：Warner Music Japan\/ HMV record shop\u003cbr\u003eJapan Release Date：July 18th, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomoko Aran’s masterpiece \"Fuyu Kukan\" is finally being released as a 2LP set on 180g heavyweight vinyl at 45 RPM!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of its original release in 1983, the track \"Ji-Re-N-Ma (25-sai no Yuuutsu)\" had to be excluded from the album sequence envisioned by the production team, as the characteristics of the audio and limitations on running time caused the grooves to interfere with one another, making cutting impossible. This release includes that long-lost track and marks the first-ever analog edition of the complete version. Please note that this is a different song from the identically titled bonus track.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the defining albums of city pop, a genre that has been undergoing global reappraisal in recent years, returns after 43 years in its ultimate complete form with the highest-quality audio specifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album includes many classic tracks, such as the advance single \"Body To Body,\" \"Midnight Pretenders,\" which became a global hit after being sampled in The Weeknd’s \"Out of Time,\" and \"I'm In Love,\" which has long been used as the opening theme for a popular US podcast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album also drew major attention for its innovative jacket, which was created using cutting-edge computer graphics at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e01. Body To Body (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e02. Lonely Night (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e03. I'm In Love (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e01. Ji-Re-N-Ma (25-sai no Yuuutsu) (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e02. Midnight Pretenders (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide C\u003cbr\u003e01. Hitonatsu no Tapestry (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e02. HANNYA (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide D\u003cbr\u003e01. Shakuna Yesterday (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e02. Baby, Don't You Cry Anymore (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003cbr\u003e03. Ji-Re-N-Ma (25-sai no Yuuutsu) (Released on Analog only Version) (2022 restored version, DSD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album Fuyu Kukan, featuring the track “Midnight Pretenders” recently brought back into the spotlight after being sampled by The Weeknd is set to be repressed on clear blue vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Masatoshi Nishimura of FENCE OF DEFENSE, this innovative album blends elements of new wave and rock with mellow tunes and experimental sounds. Originally released in 1983, it has gained renewed popularity in recent years thanks to the global city pop revival. Tracks like the mellow “I’m In Love” and “Midnight Pretenders”, as well as the cosmic-sounding “Hannya”, have captivated a new generation of listeners both in Japan and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIMINAL Music Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136932049208,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/4280\/2232\/files\/WQJL-216.jpg?v=1775702453","url":"https:\/\/liminalmusic.shop\/products\/tomoko-aran-fuyu-kukan-2026-2lp","provider":"LIMINAL Music Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}