Haruomi Hosono HARRY HOSONO & TIN PAN ALLEY IN CHINA TOWN Limited Edition LP

Product Description

Discover a legendary live performance from Haruomi Hosono and Tin Pan Alley, finally released on LP for the first time after 50 years.

Recorded on May 8, 1976 at the historic Chinese restaurant Dohatsu Shinkan in Yokohama Chinatown, this legendary “China Town Live” performance captures the unique atmosphere and energy of that unforgettable night.

The original recording was rediscovered after decades and has been revived as a new stereo mix based on the newly found stereo master tape. Engineer Tsuyoshi Hodota handled the new mixing and mastering process, bringing out the venue atmosphere, musical details, and immersive live experience through analog vinyl sound.

Featuring an outstanding lineup of Japanese music pioneers, including Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuo Hayashi, Akiko Yano, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and other talented musicians, this release is an essential collectible for fans of Japanese music history, city pop, and vinyl records.

Key Features

• Legendary 1976 live recording by Haruomi Hosono & Tin Pan Alley
• First-ever LP vinyl release
• Newly discovered stereo master recording
• New stereo mix and mastering
• Captures the atmosphere of Yokohama Chinatown live performance
• Features performances by iconic Japanese musicians
• Perfect for Japanese music fans, City Pop collectors, and vinyl enthusiasts

Track List

LP – Side A

1. Tsumetaku Hiyashite
2. Hong Kong Blues
3. Silk Road
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo
5. Bolero (Member Introduction)
6. Hurricane Dorothy
7. Black Peanuts
8. Talk to Me

LP – Side B

1. Beijing Duck
2. Chou Chou-San
3. Aya’s Ballad
4. Tropical Night
5. Firecracker
6. Sayonara – The Japanese Farewell Song

Musicians

• Haruomi Hosono – Vocal, Marimba, Hand Clap
• Shigeru Suzuki – Electric Guitar, Banjo
• Tatsuo Hayashi – Drums
• Motoya Hamaguchi – Percussion, Flute, Hand Clap
• Akiko Yano – Piano, Chorus
• Ryuichi Sakamoto – Electric Piano, Synthesizer
• Akihiro Tanaka – Electric Bass, Hand Clap
• Koji Hatori – Trumpet, Hand Clap
• Eiji Arai – Trombone, Hand Clap
• Ken Muraoka – Saxophone, Hand Clap

Product Details

• Artist: Haruomi Hosono & Tin Pan Alley
• Album Title: HARRY HOSONO & TIN PAN ALLEY IN CHINA TOWN
• Format: LP Vinyl Record
• Release Type: Live Album
• Recording Date: May 8, 1976
• Genre: Japanese Pop / City Pop / Rock / Live Recording