{"product_id":"haruomi-hosono-tropical-dandy-50th-anniversary-180g-w-obi-strip","title":"Haruomi Hosono – Tropical Dandy (50th Anniversary 180g Blue Vinyl LP w\/ OBI Strip)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruomi Hosono – Tropical Dandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Haruomi Hosono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical Dandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stones Throw Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12” LP (180-Gram Blue Vinyl with OBI Strip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jazz \/ Rock \/ Pop \/ Folk \/ Soft Rock \/ Pacific \/ Exotica \/ Easy Listening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 1975, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Dandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marked the beginning of Haruomi Hosono’s celebrated “tropical” period, blending exotica, Caribbean rhythms, jazz, pop, folk, and easy listening into a sound that was entirely his own. Rich with playful arrangements and adventurous songwriting, the album laid the foundation for much of Hosono’s groundbreaking work that followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing inspiration from Pacific music, lounge, and classic exotica while remaining unmistakably Japanese, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Dandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drifts effortlessly between styles without ever losing its warmth or charm. Nearly fifty years after its original release, it remains one of the defining records in Hosono’s remarkable catalog and a landmark of Japanese popular music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 50th Anniversary Edition is pressed on 180-gram blue vinyl, includes a traditional OBI strip, and features an extensive essay with liner notes celebrating the album’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Carry It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Dandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels right at home alongside the exotica, lounge, and tropical records we love. It’s adventurous without being inaccessible, beautifully arranged, and endlessly rewarding with each listen. Whether you’re exploring Japanese music for the first time or adding another Hosono classic to your shelf, this is an essential release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed on 180-gram blue vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes traditional OBI strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive essay and liner notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Fans Of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Magic Orchestra, Tatsuro Yamashita, Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Hiroshi Sato, city pop, exotica, tropical lounge, Japanese jazz-pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Wave Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46705996234951,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/6982\/7271\/files\/IMG-1166.png?v=1782583167","url":"https:\/\/shop.anotherwaverecords.com\/products\/haruomi-hosono-tropical-dandy-50th-anniversary-180g-w-obi-strip","provider":"Another Wave Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}