Mobile Suit Gundam II vintage Japan anime OST 45 rpm vinyl

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Description

The record shown in the photo is a Japanese 45 rpm vinyl, identifiable by its compact format and the visible mention on the sleeve. It is a single from the soundtrack of the animated film "Mobile Suit Gundam II" (機動戦士ガンダムII), as indicated at the top of the sleeve, with a stylized illustration of a male character rendered in a palette of blues and oranges, typical of late 70s and early 80s Japanese animation graphics. The sleeve features clearly legible Japanese characters, with the artist's name (井上大輔 / Daisuke Inoue) written at the bottom.

The visual of the sleeve highlights a dramatic atmosphere, true to the Gundam universe, with a marked contrast between dark tones and light on the character's face. The original color print is well preserved, the Japanese texts and production logos (notably the Star Child logo and the mention "K07S-201 STEREO" at the top right) are sharp. The original price "¥700" is visible in the lower left corner, a characteristic element of vintage Japanese pressings.

The visible side of the sleeve shows no tearing or major chipping. It is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, suggesting good preservation of the sleeve and the record inside (condition of the vinyl not visible in this image). The colors remain vibrant and the surface of the sleeve appears clean, without obvious traces of stains or pronounced creases.

The title of the main single (in Japanese, large characters in the center) and the mention of the film identify this item as an original piece related to the Gundam universe, highly sought after by Japanese animation and vintage film music enthusiasts. The presence of the reference code K07S-201, typical of Japanese editions, confirms its authenticity as a local pressing from the 1980s.

This type of 45 rpm record, with an illustrated sleeve, was common for anime soundtracks in Japan and is distinguished by the quality of its graphic printing and the specificity of its limited editions for each film or series.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible sleeve is clean and well preserved, with no major apparent defects on the shown side. The record inside is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The "Mobile Suit Gundam" saga revolutionized Japanese animation starting in 1979, introducing the concept of "real robot" and an adult approach to conflicts and characters. Japanese 45 rpm anime soundtrack singles were often produced in small series, including exclusive titles or alternative versions specific to the Japanese market.

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