Yellow Magic Orchestra

Yellow Magic Orchestra�s Solid State Survivor is one of those records that defines an entire era of electronic music. Originally released in 1979 and reissued by Music On Vinyl (MOVLP1467) on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, it captures YMO at the moment when technopop, synth-pop and proto-electro crystallized into a precise, future-facing sound. Built on razor-tight programmed rhythms, playful yet hyper-modern synth hooks and the group�s signature Tokyo-futurist direction, the album bridges Kraftwerk-like sequencing with irresistible pop sensibilities. Rydeen, Technopolis and Behind The Mask are monumentally influential tracks whose DNA can be traced through videogame music, early techno, electro and J-pop. This vinyl pressing is crisp, dynamic and spacious, giving the crystalline synth textures and hard-edged electronics the energy they deserve. A foundational release for anyone collecting Japanese electronic music or exploring the roots of synth-driven pop.