Yoshitaka Minami - Montage (Original)

Yoshitaka Minami - Montage - Original Press, With OBI, 1980 (25AH 968)

A Nighttime City Pop Soundscape Wrapped in Sophistication and Solitude

 Product Description:
Originally released in 1980, Montage is one of Yoshitaka Minami’s most refined and cinematic albums. Blending urban jazz, AOR, and soft funk, it captures the quiet tension and emotional depth of Tokyo nights. Minami’s husky, intimate vocals glide over detailed arrangements, weaving tales of midnight wanderings, fleeting romance, and solitude.

The artwork—two men in suits caught mid-bow—mirrors the album’s introspective tone. With its minimalism and nocturnal atmosphere, Montage feels like a collection of still frames from a late-night film, and remains a treasured gem in the City Pop canon.

 Condition:
Vinyl: VG+ (Very Good Plus) — Excellent playback with minimal surface wear.
Sleeve: VG+ — Original OBI included. Well-preserved with only light signs of aging.

Track List

Side A

1. Akogare no Radio Girl
2. Composition 1
3. Yoru no Tsubasa
4. Cowboy Boots to High Heel
5. Tsuki ni Mukatte

Side B

1. Midnight Love Call
2. Crescent Night
3. Digital Twist
4. Kaze ni Sarawarete
5. Kaiten Tobira

6. Album Overview:
Montage flows like a nocturnal journey through neon-lit streets, jazz lounges, and moments of introspection. Tracks like “Yoru no Tsubasa” and “Crescent Night” evoke late-night solitude, while “Akogare no Radio Girl” sets the tone with smooth urban pop elegance. Minami’s restrained yet emotional delivery gives the album a cinematic quality, often compared to the moodier works of Tatsuro Yamashita or Taeko Ohnuki.
This original pressing with OBI is a must-have for collectors seeking the more introspective, filmic side of City Pop.

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