Tatsuro Yamashita - MELODIES (2025 Vinyl Edition)

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Tatsuro Yamashita with the 2025 Vinyl Edition of his iconic album, MELODIES! This heavyweight LP is part of the TATSURO YAMASHITA MOON VINYL COLLECTION, featuring six classic albums originally released between 1983 and 1993 under the MOON label.

Why This Vinyl Is Essential:

MELODIES is a monumental album in the history of Japanese pop music. It marked Tatsuro Yamashita’s transition from RCA/AIR to MOON Records, where he redefined his sound and expanded his creative horizons. This album gave birth to the timeless holiday anthem “Christmas Eve”, a track that has become synonymous with the season in Japan.

Other standout tracks include:

• “Kōkatsu Girl” (High-Pressure Girl)
• “Merry-Go-Round”
• “Night-Fly”
• “Guess I’m Dumb”

The album is a true masterpiece, blending pop, funk, and soul into a sound that’s unmistakably Tatsuro. This limited-edition vinyl has been meticulously re-cut for 2025, pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, and includes detailed liner notes written by Tatsuro Yamashita himself.

Tracklist:

1. 悲しみのJODY (She Was Crying)
2. 高気圧ガール (High-Pressure Girl)
3. 夜翔 (Night-Fly)
4. GUESS I'M DUMB
5. ひととき (Moment)
6. メリー・ゴー・ラウンド (Merry-Go-Round)
7. BLUE MIDNIGHT
8. あしおと (Footsteps)
9. 黙想 (Meditation)
10. クリスマス・イブ (Christmas Eve)