Godiego Galaxy Express 999 45rpm vinyl vintage Japan anime manga

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record is a Japanese edition of the single "The Galaxy Express 999" performed by the band Godiego, from the famous Japanese animated franchise of the same name. The cover features a distinctive and highly recognizable visual, dominated by an illustrated portrait of a blonde-haired female character (manga style), wearing a black hat, with a stylized space train in the background and a starry galactic ambiance. The title is inscribed in large silver Japanese characters, accompanied by the English subtitle "THE GALAXY EXPRESS 999" and the B-side track title "TAKING OFF".

The bottom part of the cover displays the band's name, Godiego, in red letters, as well as photographic portraits of the band members, against a black starry background. Several Japanese inscriptions are visible, as well as the reference CX-531 and the original price (¥600), typical of late 1970s Japanese pressings. The "45 rpm" logo indicates the 45 rpm single format.

The cover, visible on the front, appears to be preserved in a transparent plastic protector. The illustration skillfully blends science fiction elements and manga aesthetics, highlighting its belonging to the Galaxy Express 999 universe, an iconic work by Leiji Matsumoto. The typography and graphic style are characteristic of the vintage period of Japanese animation.

The main colors are black, golden yellow (character's hair), touches of silver for the inscriptions, as well as blue and white elements for the stellar effects. The overall condition of the cover shows slight signs of wear visible on the upper left corner and some creases, but the printing remains clear and legible.

This record is for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese vinyl single related to manga culture and late 20th-century Japanese pop-rock music. The item is presented as seen in the photo, with no indication of the presence or condition of the record inside (only the cover is described here).

Condition

Used item sold as is, with signs of wear on the cover (creases, visible marks). The condition of the vinyl record itself is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The song "The Galaxy Express 999" performed by Godiego was used as the main theme for the Japanese animated film of the same name released in 1979. Godiego is a very influential pop-rock band in Japan, known for having recorded several iconic anime and Japanese film theme songs during the Showa period.

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