{"product_id":"sakamoto-ryuchi-1996-2lp-vinyl","title":"Sakamoto, Ryuchi - 1996 (2LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyuchi Sakamoto  - 1996 (2LP Vinyl)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to pre-order now, released December 11th 2026. As this is an import we may receive stock a week later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note : If you pre-order an item and add more items in stock, we will ship the order together when the pre-order arrives. Release dates are subject to change, we don't send out emails, any changes are updated on the website.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1996\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark in Ryuichi Sakamoto's discography. Released initially in 1996, this intemporal and timeless album is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2026. It has been celebrated as the album which has been the entry point to many around the world into Ryuichi Sakamoto's prolific career as a composer and a pianist. The album is a collection of the master's most popular compositions ranging from his iconic themes to \"The Last Emperor,\" \"Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence\" to \"1919\" and \"A Day a Gorilla Gives a Banana\" (two new, original compositions at the time of the album's original release). All arranged for piano, cello and trio, these recordings are cherished by many as the most moving pieces of music produced and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The true definition of a classic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilan Records is honored to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of \u003cem\u003e1996\u003c\/em\u003e by releasing for the first time in the West this album on vinyl and cassette format. Housed in its original visual design, the album has been fully remastered for vinyl to provide the best listening experience to Ryuichi Sakamoto's fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Day a Gorilla Gives a Banana\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibo no Aozora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Emperor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1919\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerry Christmas Mr. Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.A.Y. in The Backyard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sheltering Sky\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tribute to N.J.P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Heels (Main Theme)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAoneko no Torso\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wuthering Heights\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParolibre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance (End Credits) - Little Buddha\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore Long\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf Portrait\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Ryuichi Sakamoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67753100411128,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/7403\/files\/SAKAMOTO.jpg?v=1792552836","url":"https:\/\/happyvalleyshop.com\/products\/sakamoto-ryuchi-1996-2lp-vinyl","provider":"Happy Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}