Haruomi Hosono - Tropical Dandy - 180 Gram Ocean Blue Vinyl - LP

Haruomi Hosono’s Tropical Dandy finally arrives in the U.S. for the very first time, nearly five decades after its original 1975 release. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this cult classic returns onvinyl , complete with a Japanese-style OBI strip and a newly translated version of Hosono’s original liner notes. 

A landmark in Hosono’s early solo career, Tropical Dandy captures the legendary musician at a pivotal moment - blending exotica, jazz, lounge, and pop with playful experimentation that would soon blossom into the foundations of Japanese City Pop. Often described as “cinematic romance with sonic texture” by Van Dyke Parks, this record stands as one of Hosono’s most essential works, bridging East and West with adventurous charm. 

Whether you’re discovering Hosono through his work with Yellow Magic Orchestra or diving deeper into his solo explorations, Tropical Dandy is a must-have archival reissue that places listeners at the crossroads of global pop, jazz exotica, and Japanese avant-garde brilliance.  

チャタヌガ・チュー・チュー    2:48
ハリケーン・ドロシー    5:39
絹街道    3:29
熱帯夜    4:54
北京ダック    2:38
漂流記    3:06
ハニー・ムーン    2:31
三時の子守唄    2:29
三時の子守唄    2:26
漂流記    4:05