HALFBY - Innn Hawaii [Japanese Import] HALFBY

HALFBY’s acclaimed album innn HAWAII, widely regarded as a masterpiece of neo-exotica, is finally getting a long-awaited vinyl repress!The starting point of the 'Hawaii Trilogy', followed by LAST ALOHA (2018) and LOCO (2021), this album brings together HALFBY’s sophisticated pop sensibilities with an eclectic blend of exoticism and humour, vividly depicting an idyllic, miniature paradise.The album features guest appearances by Alfred Beach Sandal, VIDEOTAPEMUSIC, Tsubasa Hashimoto (cero), and others.Alongside the popular tracks Slow Banana and Kids, both released as 7-inch and 12-inch singles that sold out immediately, the album offers 13 gems filled with exotic soundscapes and a dazzling tropical atmosphere.This repress also includes two bonus tracks: Bathrobe (innn HAWAII Version) and Steel and Slide.Ten years after its original vinyl release in 2016, the album now commands premium prices on the second-hand market.For this repress, the album has been newly remastered and expanded from the original single-LP format to a double LP edition for improved sound quality.The sleeve has also been upgraded to a luxurious gatefold design, offering a fresh way to experience the album’s appeal.