Tatsuro Yamashita Opus All Time Best 19752012 Flac Google Updated Best Online
Introduction
Why audiophiles cry for this album: Unlike earlier compilations (like Joy or Rarities), Opus was remastered using T.W.M. (Town Wall Music) transfer technology. The dynamic range is superior to the original CD pressings. Introduction Why audiophiles cry for this album: Unlike
Focuses on his early work (1975–1982), including the soul-infused "Down Town" and "Bomber". Disc 2: Moon/Warner Years I A "Google updated" search implies the user is
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- You cannot buy Opus digitally legitimately (No iTunes, no Qobuz, no Amazon Music Japan for foreigners).
- The physical CD is out of print (OOP) and resells for $80–$150 USD on Discogs, with the money going to scalpers, not Tatsuro.
Disc 1: Sugar Babe and RCA/AIR Years (1975–1982)Focuses on his early career, including tracks from his band Sugar Babe (e.g., "Down Town") and his breakthrough solo hits like "Ride On Time," "Sparkle," and "Loveland, Island". You cannot buy Opus digitally legitimately (No iTunes,
1. Release Overview
- Title: OPUS : ALL TIME BEST 1975–2012
- Artist: Tatsuro Yamashita (山下達郎)
- Release Date: September 26, 2012
- Label: Warner Music Japan / Rice Music
- Format: 3 CD Compilation (Also released on Vinyl)
- Disc 1 (1975-1988): The golden era. You get "Ride on Time," "Magic Ways," "Love Talkin'" (Honey it’s you), and the quintessential "Christmas Eve."
- Disc 2 (1990-2012): The mature groove. Featuring "Atom no Ko," "Your Eyes," and the rare extended mix of "Hikari e no Kaidankai."
Every track was personally selected and remastered to the latest standards of the time by Yamashita himself, ensuring a high-fidelity listening experience. Bonus Disc (Limited Edition):