Ryuichi Sakamoto – Beauty

Excellent record and it sounds great, but others have already stated there are considerable marks on the surface, not just scuffing from the paper inners but other marks as well. Luckily these don’t affect playback, no click or pop or vocal distortions caused by this. It is a crime that Quality Control on expensive records is not better and who can’t afford to include a plastic inner sleeve?

I prefer Japan version. Includes Adagio. Better end for an album

My copy turned out fine, but there was light scuffing that didn't affect the sound at all. After a quick cleaning, it's totally worth the purchase for me - to have "Chinsagu No Hana" on vinyl that's flat and quiet - truly sublime! This track makes it worth it for me any day.

The music itself is... fine. It definitely isn't Sakamoto's best, but it isn't bad. The pressing itself is quiet and flat, but both records had visible scuffing due to the printed inner sleeves that they were shoved into. Keep this in mind if you're going to purchase this record. Otherwise, everything else is fantastic.

very expensive. no gatefold. paper inners. just sayin. peace out.

Surrealist post modernist neo Japanese revisionism, filtered through a western lens.

what a find. I bought this for a buck and it's just what I was hoping. What a treasure of an album. Check it out it's surprising and fun and full of all kinds of fantastic vibes.

Beautiful and flawless pressing. Hard to find one but if you want, do not hesitate to grab it.

I had almost forgotten what a beautiful record this is. Almost perfect, no it’s perfect!!
Listen to Diabaram, that’s beauty for you......