Various Artists - ALFA/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop and Other Electronic Adventures in Tokyo 2LP
Various Artists - ALFA/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop and Other Electronic Adventures in Tokyo 2LP
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Various Artists - ALFA/YEN Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop and Other Electronic Adventures in Tokyo 2LP

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At the center of Tokyo’s Techno Pop scene was ALFA/YEN Records. The label left behind an impressive body of work, but much of it wasn't made widely available... until now! This new, definitive compilation focuses on the music archives of the YEN Records catalog, available for the first time exclusively at Light in the Attic. This is a true celebration of Japan's Techno Pop scene of the 80s, reissued with the intent that future generations, internationally, will be able to discover, enjoy, and appreciate ALFA/YEN and its significant contributions to the sonic landscape of the 80s and beyond.

The label was established by Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi in May 1982, within Alfa Records. For Haruomi Hosono, it was a long-awaited label driven by producers and artists, and for Yukihiro Takahashi, he enjoyed experimenting with his works at a private studio. The label continued to release high-quality works not just by YMO and related artists but also unique artists such as Hajime Tachibana and Jun Togawa, and cutting-edge bands such as Testpattern and Interior. Unfortunately, the label ended in May 1985, but its success led to a later boom in indie labels, and it continues to have a profound impact on Japanese music.
  • Japanese import
  • Pressed on black double vinyl
  • First ever vinyl release of several rare tracks including "Bikkuri Party No Theme"
  • Track selection and liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha
  • Remastered and cut by Bernie Grundman
  • Art direction by Takashi Okada

Track List:

 

  • SEOUL MUSIC - YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
    • ZOOT KOOK - SANDII
    • Sakisaka to Momonai No Gokigen Ikaga One Two Three - You An’ Me Orgasmus Orchestra
    • Drip Dry Eyes - Yukihiro Takahashi
    • SUKI-SUKI-DAISUKI - Jun Togawa
    • Parallelisme - Miharu Koshi
    • Bikkuri Party No Theme - Haruomi Hosono & Yukihiro Takahashi
    • Sakasa Kenjin Eagas - Apogee & Perigee
    • Yumemiru Yakusoku - Haruomi Hosono
    • ROCK - Hajime Tachibana
    • riot In Lagos - Ryuichi Sakamoto
    • Radarman - Jun Togawa
    • Platonic - Haruomi Hosono
    • BEAT THE RAP- Super Eccentric Theater
    • Rap Phenomena - YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
    • LEXINGTON QUEEN - Ryuichi Sakamoto
    • Chanel No #5 No On The Rock - Sheena
    • Beach Girl - TESTPATTERN
    • FLASHBACK - Yukihiro Takahashi
    • Automne Dans Un Miroir - Tamao Koike
    • Ascending - INTERIOR