Far East Family Band – Tenkujin (Light Blue Vinyl LP, US Original)

Far East Family Band – Tenkujin was released in the USA in 1977 on All Ears Records. The Japanese band led by Fumio Miyashita combines cosmic synthesizer sounds with progressive rock structures and Far Eastern influences – down to the koto. Pieces such as the title track "Tenkujin", "Timeless Phase" and "Nagare" make it a sought-after album for fans of Japanese prog and cosmic music.

On offer is the US original pressing from 1977 on All Ears Records (AE 11479) on light blue vinyl.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: All Ears Records – AE 11479
• Format: Vinyl, LP – Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Electronic, Prog Rock, Rock, Disco – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Light blue vinyl

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG- (corner seam tears)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Descension (2:05)
2. Tenkujin (5:11)
3. Timeless Phase (6:53)

Side B

1. Nagare (7:21)
2. From Far East (8:43)
3. Ascension (4:11)

Personnel

Fumio Miyashita (Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Producer), Hirohito Fukushima (Guitar, Koto, Vocals), Akira Fukakusa (Bass), Yujin Harada (Drums, Percussion), Paul Whitehead (Cover Painting).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the US original pressing from 1977 on All Ears Records.

What does Tenkujin sound like?
A mix of cosmic synthesizer textures, progressive rock and Far Eastern sounds, for example from the koto.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG- (corner seam tears)

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