A landmark in electronic music, Solid State Survivor (1979) captures Yellow Magic Orchestra at their most innovative — a razor‑sharp fusion of electro, synth‑pop, early techno foundations and futuristic pop hooks. With contributions from all three members — Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi — the album became a defining blueprint for Japanese electronic music and a major influence on synth‑pop worldwide. The 2015 Music On Vinyl 180g reissue restores the album with premium pressing quality and faithfully reproduced artwork.
Track Listing
- Technopolis
- Absolute Ego Dance
- Rydeen
- Castalia
- Behind The Mask
- Day Tripper
- Insomnia
- Solid State Survivor
Features
- 180g audiophile vinyl
- 2015 Music On Vinyl reissue
- Includes iconic tracks “Rydeen,” “Behind The Mask” & “Technopolis”
- Features contributions from Sandi* and guitarist Makoto Ayukawa
- Electro / synth‑pop classic
- European pressing
- Faithful reproduction of original Alfa/Epic artwork
Information
Artist: Yellow Magic Orchestra
Title: Solid State Survivor
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
Label: Music On Vinyl / Epic / Alfa
Catalogue No.: MOVLP1467
Country: Europe
Released: 23 Nov 2015
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro / Synth‑Pop
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Size: 12"
Packaging: Standard sleeve (MOV reproduction)