It arrived with the corners crisp and the inner sleeve intact, which is rare for vinyl these days. The pressing is dead quiet between tracks, letting Hisaishi’s themes from Miyazaki’s notes breathe beautifully. I’ve had it on repeat since the needle dropped.
Emma S.★★★★★
The record sleeve has this beautiful artwork that jumps out even before you drop the needle, and the pressing itself is dead quiet. Hearing Hisaishi’s pre-score sketches based on Miyazaki’s notes feels like getting a private look at the film’s soul. I’ve already spun it three times since it landed y
Ryan Z.★★★★★
The vinyl arrived in perfect shape, and the gatefold sleeve includes the original concept art that makes it feel like a piece of the film’s history. I’ve been listening to “The Legend of Ashitaka” on repeat—it captures that raw, epic mood better than the final soundtrack. A must for any Ghibli fan w