{"product_id":"ryuichi-sakamoto-1996","title":"Ryuichi Sakamoto - 1996","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date 11th December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e1996 \u003c\/i\u003eis a landmark in Ryuichi Sakamoto’s discography. Released initially in 1996, this intemporal and timeless album is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2026. It has been celebrated as the album which has been the entry point to many around the world into Ryuichi Sakamoto’s prolific career as a composer and a pianist. The album is a collection of the master’s most popular compositions ranging from his iconic themes to “The Last Emperor”, “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” to “1919” and “A Day a Gorilla Gives a Banana” (two new, original compositions at the time of the album’s original release). All arranged for piano, cello and trio, these recordings are cherished by many as the most moving pieces of music produced and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.  The true definition of a classic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilan Records\u003c\/i\u003e is honored to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of \u003ci\u003e1996 \u003c\/i\u003eby releasing for the first time in the West this album on vinyl and cassette format. Housed in its original visual design, the album has been fully remastered for vinyl to provide the best listening experience to Ryuichi Sakamoto’s fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRACKLISTING \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eA Day a Gorilla Gives a Banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eRain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBibo no Aozora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Last Emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e1919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eMerry Christmas Mr. Lawrence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eM.A.Y. in The Backyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Sheltering Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eA Tribute to N.J.P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh Heels (Main Theme)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAoneko no Torso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Wuthering Heights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eParolibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAcceptance (End Credits) - Little Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBefore Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSelf Portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Hundred Records","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":57624657920380,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9012\/9750\/files\/RyuichiSakamoto_1996_LP_LP_Packshot_3D.jpg?v=1791550710","url":"https:\/\/hundredrecords.co.uk\/products\/ryuichi-sakamoto-1996","provider":"Hundred Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}