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Yumi Arai - The 14th Moon (original)

Yumi Arai - The 14th Moon (original)

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Yumi Arai – The 14th Moon – Pink Jacket / ETP-72221 / Original Press

An essential pre-City Pop classic featuring “Chuo Freeway.”


Product Description:

Released in 1976, The 14th Moon is the final album Yumi Arai released under her maiden name before becoming Yumi Matsutoya. Blending folk, jazz, and sophisticated pop, the album showcases her lyrical storytelling and compositional maturity. Tracks like Chuo Freeway and Sazanami are now regarded as foundational pieces in the lineage of Japanese pop.
This edition features the iconic pink jacket and includes original classics like Good Luck and Good-by, Tenki Ame, and Nanimo Nakatta Yoni.


Condition:

Vinyl: VG+ — Very clean with minimal surface noise.

Sleeve: VG+ — No OBI. Light signs of age but well-preserved.


Track List:

Side A
1. Sazanami
2. The 14th Moon
3. Samishisa no Yukue
4. Asahi no Nakade Hohoende
5. Chuo Freeway

Side B
1. Nanimo Nakatta Yoni
2. Tenki Ame
3. Hishochi no Dekigoto
4. Good Luck and Good-by
5. Banka (Hitori no Kisetsu)


Album Overview:

The 14th Moon stands as a pivotal transition from the folk-influenced sound of early ’70s Japan to the polished pop sensibilities that would define the City Pop movement. Yumi Arai’s poignant lyrics and intricate arrangements—backed by legendary session musicians—make this a timeless listen for fans of Japanese music history.


Shipping Information:

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• United States: $15
• Other North American Countries: $14
• Europe: $14
• Asia: $11
• Oceania: $14
• South America: $18
• South Korea: $10

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