FIRST EDITION YMO Yellow Magic Orchestra Solid State Survivor Japan Vinyl LP
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"Very Good Plus"
Yellow Magic Orchestra – Solid State Survivor (1979, Alpha Records, Japan First Press / Clear Vinyl)
The holy grail of early YMO. This is the first press limited edition clear vinyl, released on September 25, 1979 by Alpha Records – a piece that every serious YMO collector dreams of owning.
Containing the iconic tracks “Rydeen” and “Technopolis”, this album is not just a record—it is the very moment when YMO exploded into a global phenomenon. With “Behind the Mask”, later covered by Michael Jackson and Eric Clapton, Solid State Survivor became the bridge between Japanese techno pop and the worldwide music scene.
The artwork, showing Hosono, Sakamoto, and Takahashi in striking red costumes with their futuristic “techno cuts”, crystallized the image of YMO. This visual, alongside the groundbreaking sound, sparked the techno-pop boom in Japan and influenced a generation of artists worldwide.
In 1980, the album:
Hit #1 on both Oricon Weekly and Annual Charts
Sold over 1 million copies
Won the Best Album Award at the Japan Record Awards
Even 40+ years later, its futuristic production still feels ahead of its time—an absolute masterpiece in electronic music history and a cornerstone for any YMO devotee.
Tracklist: Side A 01. Technopolis 02. Absolute Ego Dance 03. Rydeen 04. Castalia
Side B 05. Behind the Mask 06. Day Tripper 07. Insomnia 08. Solid State Survivor
For collectors of YMO, Hosono, Sakamoto, and Takahashi—this is not just a record, it’s history in your hands.
"Legendary First Edition"
Up for auction is a historical masterpiece of global electronic music: "Solid State Survivor" by Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), released in 1979. This is the ultra-rare, definitive ORIGINAL JAPANESE FIRST PRESSING on Alfa Records (Catalog No. ALR-6022).
This legendary first edition is highly coveted by audiophiles and vinyl archivers worldwide for one crucial reason—it is pressed on the iconic **Translucent Yellow Color Vinyl**. Subsequent pressings were all changed to standard black vinyl, making this original yellow wax a true crown jewel of synth-pop history.
Featuring timeless anthems like "TECHNOPOLIS" and "RYDEEN," this album represents the absolute pinnacle of Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto's paradigm-shifting production.
[ Key Features of This Copy ] - **1979 Genuine 1st Pressing:** Authentic Alfa Records release (ALR-6022). - **Iconic Yellow Color Vinyl:** The holy grail edition for YMO completists. - **Original Lyric Insert Included:** Complete with the inner sheet featuring full credits and tracklist.
■ Condition (Graded Honestly & Conservatively) - **Condition Overall: VG+ (Very Good Plus)** - Cover (Jacket): 【VG+】 Shows minor vintage shelf wear and slight edge rubbing consistent with its 45+ year history, but remains structurally solid and beautiful for display. - Disc (Vinyl): 【EX / VG+】 The stunning yellow vinyl retains a beautiful gloss. It plays through wonderfully with rich, dynamic analogue bass and crisp synth highs. - Insert: 【VG】 As clearly shown in the close-up photos, the original lyric insert shows visible vintage foxing (brown spots/toning) along the edges due to age. It remains fully intact with no tears.
Your record will be securely packed in a sturdy record mailer with an additional protective sleeve and promptly shipped to you with a tracking number.
■ International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
[ Our Grading Scale ] Mint > Near Mint > Excellent > Very Good Plus > Very Good > Good Plus > Good > Fair
Your record will be securely packed and shipped to you with atrcking number in additional protective sleeve.
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