Sadistic Mika Band - Sadistic Mika Band - Japan 180g Vinyl 2 LP Record+7inch Limited Edition

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Sadistic Mika Band

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★ Limited-edition release with serial numbers ★ 45 RPM 2LP + 7" single ★ Uncolored virgin vinyl ★ 180-gram heavyweight vinyl ★ Metal master pressing ★Features the latest WAV master derived from 192kHz/24-bit files transferred from the original analog tapes in 2023 ★Gatefold coated jacket + special soft vinyl outer sleeve ★Includes lyrics and liner notes ●Kazuhiko Kato (g, vo), Mika (vo), Masayoshi Takano (g), Rei Ohara (b), Yukihiro Takahashi (ds)—this debut album by the Sadistic Mika Band, released in 1973, is packed with colorful, danceable boogie and rock ’n’ roll. It caused quite a stir even in London during the heyday of glam rock, and now it’s available on the super-high-end analog series “100% PureLP,” which was revived last year! ● "100% Pure LP" is a special product from Made in Japan that debuted in 2012 and has garnered significant attention worldwide as a pioneer in modern high-fidelity records. One of its key features is the use of "uncolored virgin vinyl," which eliminates all coloring agents—such as carbon—commonly found in standard analog records that can affect sound quality. By using only pure, straight polyvinyl chloride as the raw material, it ensures significantly higher molding stability. ● Another key feature is the use of "metal master pressing." By omitting the metal master and stamper typically used in the standard analog pressing process and pressing directly from the metal master, it enables the creation of grooves with overwhelmingly faithful reproduction. However, due to its lower durability, the number of pressings is strictly limited. ● Furthermore, this release uses a 45 RPM speed—typically used for 12-inch singles—rather than the standard 33 RPM for LPs. While this results in a two-disc set due to the reduced recording time per side, it allows for wider and deeper grooves. The higher rotation speed also improves stability, creating significant advantages in detail reproduction and the richness of the sound. ●The source material consists of 192kHz/24-bit WAV files transferred from the original analog master tapes in 2023. These were mastered as flatly as possible to preserve the freshness and dynamic range of the sound, pursuing a natural sound that remains faithful to the original recording. ● In summary, by thoroughly refining every step of the process—from the selection of master and vinyl materials to the pressing—we have created “100% PureLP,” which maximizes the true value of the record. While retaining the grit and warmth unique to analog, it delivers a sound that is literally pure and clear, completely free of any muddiness or harshness. ●The 7-inch single that originally accompanied the LP has also been reissued on uncolored virgin vinyl (this is not a heavyweight metal master press).