Takako Mamiya - Love TripReleased in 82. This is Mamiya Takakos only album and a masterpiece of Japanese CITY POP and AOR.

including the definitive version of iconic song 'Chicago'

instrumental by tom noble

'Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag' was masterminded by British post-punk band Pigbag active during the early '80s

The 4 track 12" of ultra deep tones and smoky piano musings only found its way into a handful of owner's collections

Biggest tip

square basslines and deep moody pads and strings

Returning to the tried-and-tested vinyl-only release formula that saw his first EP lock in huge support from names like Optimo

rather than trying to work it out from reading a bloody press release you weirdos

lacquered directly from his master tapes in an all analog transfer by Bernie Grundman

Limited coloured vinyl

Minimal Garage

To make it extra cute I used the o