Vintage Japanese anime 45 RPM vinyl Nine OST manga baseball sleeve

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a picture sleeve typical of 1980s Japanese manga aesthetics. The visible side of the jacket displays a color drawing highlighting two characters: a young girl with brown hair, dressed in a school uniform, holding a notebook and a pencil, and a baseball player in a white and red uniform, bat in hand, wearing a helmet with the letter "S". The overall visual immediately evokes the world of manga and Japanese animation.

The Japanese inscriptions on the upper part of the sleeve indicate the main title "Nine" (ナイン), as well as the song titles "真夏のランナー" (Manatsu no Runner) and "LOVE・イノセント", performed by Mariko Kurata (倉田まり子). The record appears to be linked to the animated series "Nine", broadcast on Fuji TV, which is confirmed by the mention "フジTV系" and the visible Fuji TV logo.

The jacket, in the classic square format of Japanese 45 rpm singles, stands out for its meticulous illustration, with a drawing style typical of the era, characterized by large expressive eyes and soft lines. The reference number "K075-3051" is printed at the top right, accompanied by the GMA Stereo logo.

The visible part of the vinyl shows an original paper sleeve, protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. The bottom left corner displays the original price "¥700", confirming the authentic Japanese edition. No other accessories or elements are visible on this side.

The jacket shows some visible signs of wear: slight marks and creases on the edges, a slightly yellowed appearance consistent with a vintage item. No major tears or structural defects are observable in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sleeve shows signs of age and use (creases, marks, slight patina), visible in the photo. The vinyl record is not fully visible, so its surface condition cannot be guaranteed from the image.

Did you know? The "Nine" series is a sports manga created by Mitsuru Adachi in 1978, adapted into several animated TV movies in the 1980s. Singles from these animated adaptations are sought after for their illustrated sleeves and their connection to Japanese pop culture of the era.

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