Closing out the Special Sound Series in style, we are proud to present the longawaited vinyl reissue of Shigeo Sekito’s 1985, an instrumental masterpiece that arrived nearly a decade after his iconic Kareinaru Electone Special Sound Series of the 1970s. A true pioneer in the world of Electone music, Sekito’s name—instantly recognizable in katakana—has left an indelible mark on the genre.
This album showcases his signature artistry across eight captivating tracks, blending originals and covers with his distinct sonic palette. The cosmic allure of the original composition “Amish At Dusk” stands out among the set, while the Manhattan Transfer cover “Twilight Zone, Twilight Tone” brims with dynamic, fast-paced arrangements. Meanwhile, Sekito’s take on The Crusaders’ “Rhapsody And Blues” unfolds with a laid-back groove, gradually building into an uplifting crescendo. Drifting between chill-out and ambient sensibilities, 1985 captures a wistful, melancholic beauty— where the rich textures of the Electone transport listeners into a world of nostalgia and dreamlike introspection.
| A1 | アーミッシュ・アット・ダスク = Amish At Dusk |
| A2 | いそしぎ = The Shadow Of Your Smile |
| A3 | ジョニー・カム・レイトゥリー = Johnny Come Lately |
| A4 | ヘッズ = Heads |
| B1 | トワイライト・ゾーン,トワイライト・トーン = Twilight Zone, Twilight Tone |
| B2 | ラプソディー＆ブルース = Rhapsody And Blues |
| B3 | シャムの子供のマーチ = March Of The Siamese Children |
| B4 | イン・ラヴ・アゲイン = In Love Again |
