Name: Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
Brand: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MDJL-1018

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Light in the Attic

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4988034207038

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

Artist

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Genre US

Soundtracks

Label US

Sony Japan

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese musician, composer, and actor born on January 17, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. He studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music where he specialized in composition and electronic/ethnic music. Sakamoto began his career in the mid-1970s as a composer, arranger, and producer for popular rock, jazz, and classical artists in Japan. He gained fame as a member of the synth-rock band Yellow Magic Orchestra. Throughout his career, he collaborated with various artists including David Sylvian and appeared in films such as Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence alongside David Bowie.
Sakamoto's musical talent extended to film scores as well. He won an Academy Award for his score to the 1987 film The Last Emperor directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Additionally, he composed soundtracks for Pedro Almodovar's High Heels and Oliver Stone's Wild Palms. Sakamoto was married to Japanese pianist and singer Akiko Yano with whom he collaborated on some recordings.
Aside from his musical achievements, Ryuichi Sakamoto was also known for being critical of copyright law which he believed to be outdated in the information age. His legacy lives on through his daughter Miu Sakamoto who is also involved in the music industry under the alias Sister M.

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Experience the acclaimed soundtrack of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, a landmark film score by Ryuichi Sakamoto that earned the 1983 British Academy Award for Best Original Score. For the first time in over four decades, this iconic score is being reissued on 180-gram vinyl. This edition features a newly remastered cutting master by renowned engineer Heba Cardley, known for her work on reissues of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music and Björk's catalog. The accompanying booklet includes insightful liner notes by Peter Barakan and Junichi Onuma, offering a deeper connection to this musical masterpiece.

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

Music US

Discover Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto on exclusive 180-gram vinyl. Remastered by Heba Cardley, this iconic soundtrack is a must-have for music lovers.