Haruomi Hosono – Tropical Dandy (50th Anniversary 180g Blue Vinyl LP w/ OBI Strip)
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Haruomi Hosono – Tropical Dandy
Artist: Haruomi Hosono
Album: Tropical Dandy
Label: Stones Throw Records
Format: 12” LP (180-Gram Blue Vinyl with OBI Strip)
Recorded: 1975
Genre: Jazz / Rock / Pop / Folk / Soft Rock / Pacific / Exotica / Easy Listening
Description
Originally released in 1975, Tropical Dandy 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.
Drawing inspiration from Pacific music, lounge, and classic exotica while remaining unmistakably Japanese, Tropical Dandy 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.
This 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.
Why We Carry It
Tropical Dandy 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.
Features
- 50th Anniversary Edition
- Pressed on 180-gram blue vinyl
- Includes traditional OBI strip
- Extensive essay and liner notes
For Fans Of
Yellow Magic Orchestra, Tatsuro Yamashita, Martin Denny, Les Baxter, Hiroshi Sato, city pop, exotica, tropical lounge, Japanese jazz-pop