Stomu Yamash'ta's East Wind - Freedom Is Frightening (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1973)

Stomu Yamash'ta's East Wind – Freedom Is Frightening is the first album Japanese percussionist Stomu Yamash'ta recorded with his band East Wind. It was recorded in August 1973 at Advision Studios in London; the German edition came out the same year on Island Records (cat. no. 87 703 IT). Across four extended pieces Yamash'ta's drums and percussion meet Gary Boyle's guitar, Hugh Hopper's bass, Brian Gascoigne's keyboards and Hisako Yamash'ta's violin. The sleeve was designed by Saul Bass. This copy is the 1973 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records 87 703 IT
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1973
• Genre: Jazz-Rock, Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH980).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Freedom Is Frightening (Stomu Yamash'ta)
2. Rolling Nuns (Stomu Yamash'ta)

Side B

1. Pine On The Horizon (Stomu Yamash'ta)
2. Wind Words (Stomu Yamash'ta)

Personnel

Stomu Yamash'ta (drums, percussion, compositions, arrangements), Gary Boyle (acoustic and electric guitar), Hugh Hopper (bass), Brian Gascoigne (keyboards, synthesizer, vibraphone), Hisako Yamash'ta (violin).

Engineer: Gary Martin. Sleeve design: Saul Bass.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the German edition from the 1973 release year on Island, catalogue number 87 703 IT, pressed by Sonopress.

Who plays in East Wind?
Besides Stomu Yamash'ta the band includes guitarist Gary Boyle, bassist Hugh Hopper (formerly of Soft Machine), keyboardist Brian Gascoigne and violinist Hisako Yamash'ta.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Stomu Yamashta records?
Yes, for example Stomu Yamash'ta's East Wind – One By One, Stomu Yamashta's Go – Go Too and Yamashta – Raindog. More titles are in our Jazz-Rock collection.