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The Invitation of the Dead

by Tomo Akikawabaya

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    We’re honored to announce an exquisite double LP release by obscure Japanese artist Tomo Akikawabaya. As long time admirers of Akikawabaya’s 1980s releases on his own label Castle Records, we had attempted to reach him for many years without any luck. Finally at some point in 2014, a conversation was struck and one thing lead to the next. It was through Nao Katafuchi that we finally made contact with the legend himself, and began speaking about the proposed release idea. It turned out that the admiration was mutual, which was surprising as we thought Akikawabaya had disappeared completely. After working through the track selection and artwork ideas, we came up with the release plan. We’re very excited to present this double LP entitled The Invitation of The Dead. The collection of songs include the entirety of both The Castle (1984) and Anju (1985) releases, all newly remastered. They sound fresher and stronger than ever before, exactly as the artist had intended them to sound when he recorded them 30 years ago. The songs that span this double LP are personal and unique; they are dark synthpop gems. The artist still remains a mystery, as does his relationship to the model Rena Anju featured on this and all but one of his album covers (Kojiki to Onna). The Invitation of The Dead double LP is a limited edition of 999 copies. The first 300 copies will be pressed on 160 gram black vinyl with white haze for the A/B sides and white vinyl with black haze for the C/D sides, and the remainder will be pressed on 160 gram black vinyl for the A/B sides and white vinyl for the C/D sides. The double LP will be presented in a gatefold sleeve designed by Peter Miles featuring cover photo by Alao Yokogi. Note: a part of the “haze” process results in a dust on the vinyl. The dust is removable and will not affect the playback of the vinyl. If this is a concern, please request the solid black and white version if you order direct from us. Thank you!

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Rebirth 12:55
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Mars 05:58
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Fire 04:38
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Dark 04:55
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Dizziness 04:18
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Chair 04:55
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Diamond 10:02
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released August 12, 2016

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Tomo Akikawabaya Japan

Tomo Akikawabaya is a mysterious minimal synth musician from Japan, who released several singles in the 1980s before disappearing.

He debuted with the single “Mars” in 1983, which was followed by the 2x12” “The Castle” in 1984, “Anju” and “1985” in 1985, and “Kojiki To Onna” in 1986. These releases were later collected in a very limited box set titled “Rivage de la convulsion” (only 30 copies).
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