Solid State Survivor

YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA (イエロー・マジック・オーケストラ)

TRACKLIST

  • Written by
    Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一)

  • Voice
    Sandii (鈴木 あや)

    Written by
    Haruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣)

  • Written by
    Yukihiro Takahashi (高橋 幸宏)

  • Written by
    Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一)

  • Written by
    Chris Mosdell
    Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一)
    Yukihiro Takahashi (高橋 幸宏)

  • Electric Guitar
    Makoto Ayukawa

    Written by
    Lennon-McCartney

  • Written by
    Chris Mosdell
    Haruomi Hosono     (細野 晴臣)

  • Electric Guitar
    Makoto Ayukawa (鮎川 誠)

    Written by
    Chris Mosdell
    Yukihiro Takahashi     (高橋 幸宏)

PERSONNEL

BASS, KEYBOARDS, VOICE
HARUOMI HOSONO (細野 晴臣)

PRESSING INFORMATION

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SYNOPSIS

YMO’s breakthrough second album, Solid State Survivor cemented the group as pioneers of synth-pop and electronic music on a global scale. Built on Haruomi Hosono’s production vision, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s sharp electronic arrangements, and Yukihiro Takahashi’s sleek pop sensibility, the record blends cybernetic funk, disco, and new wave into a futuristic sound that defined an era. Featuring classics like “Rydeen” and “Technopolis,” it became a best-seller in Japan and a cult favorite worldwide—an essential touchstone for electronic music and a cornerstone of YMO’s legacy.

GENRE & STYLE

Electronic
Electro, Synth-Pop

KEYBOARDS, VOICE
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO (坂本 龍一)

Alfa – ALR-6022
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
Japan / 1980
Repress (5th Version), Signed

DRUMS, VOCALS
YUKIHIRO TAKAHASHI (高橋 幸宏)

IDENTIFIERS

Matrix / Runout (Label A): ALR-6022-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): ALR-6022-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): 〄Ⓑ ALR 6022A 124 ++++
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): ALR 6022A 132 +++