Takako Mamiya’s one and only album, released in 1982, features her exquisitely smooth and ear-pleasing vocals backed by a lineup of seasoned musicians including Kazuo Shiina, Hiroyuki Namba, Yoshihiro Naruse, and Akira Inoue. This miraculous masterpiece of 1980s city pop—whose reputation has grown significantly in recent years—makes its long-awaited return in the ultra high-end “100% Pure LP” analog format!
"100% Pure LP" first appeared in 2012. It gained attention as a completely new, high-quality record made in Japan, and became a pioneer of modern high-fidelity vinyl, attracting interest from around the world. One of its key features is the use of uncolored virgin vinyl. Unlike conventional analog records that use carbon and other coloring agents which can affect sound quality, this LP eliminates all such additives. Instead, it uses only pure, straight polyvinyl chloride as its raw material, which significantly improves molding stability.
Another standout feature is the metal master pressing method. Unlike conventional vinyl production, which uses a metal mother and stamper, this process presses directly from the metal master, allowing for exceptionally accurate groove formation. However, due to lower durability, the number of pressings is strictly limited.
Even with superior vinyl and pressing techniques, high-quality source audio is essential. For this release, the original analog master tape was newly transferred into 96kHz/24bit WAV files, and mastered as flatly as possible to preserve freshness and dynamic range. The result is a natural and faithful reproduction of the original sound.
Additionally, this release uses 45 RPM instead of the standard 33 RPM. Though this reduces the amount of music per side and requires a 2LP format, it allows for wider grooves and faster rotation, enhancing stability and delivering superior detail and volume.
By meticulously refining every step—from source material to vinyl composition and pressing—the “100% Pure LP” series brings out the full potential of analog records. The result is a sound that is fresh and elegant, retaining the warmth and punch of analog while eliminating any muddiness or distortion. Truly, a pure and clear listening experience.
