RYUICHI SAKAMOTO - Opus - Deluxe 2CD Set [MAR 27]

2CD - Presented in a deluxe six-panel digipak with a collector’s booklet offering liner notes and credits, providing deeper insight into the music and the artist’s final reflections. 

Immerse yourself in the legendary artistry of Ryuichi Sakamoto with Opus, a definitive 2-CD collection or 4LP Set curated by the composer himself. Spanning decades of groundbreaking work, this anthology brings together iconic film scores, Yellow Magic Orchestra classics, and deeply personal compositions that reflect Sakamoto’s singular musical voice. Highlights include Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Andata, and Aqua, alongside never-before-released pieces including for Jóhann (a tribute to Jóhann Jóhannsson), BB (dedicated to Bernardo Bertolucci), and 20180219 (featuring prepared piano).

Presented in a deluxe six-panel digipak constructed from premium black stock with black foil stamping and silver text, the CD edition is wrapped in a custom eight-panel sleeve showcasing evocative black-and-white imagery of Sakamoto during the performance of Opus. A collector’s booklet offers liner notes and credits, providing deeper insight into the music and the artist’s final reflections. Opus is more than a retrospective; it’s a lasting tribute to one of the most influential composers of our time.

Tracklist: 

1-1        Lack Of Love
1-2        BB
1-3        Andata
1-4        Solitude
1-5        For Jóhann
1-6        Aubade 2020
1-7        Ichimei - Small Happiness
1-8        Mizu No Naka No Bagatelle
1-9        Bibo No Aozora
1-10        Aqua

2-11        Tong Poo
2-12        The Wuthering Heights
2-13        20220302 - Sarabande
2-14        The Sheltering Sky
2-15        20180219 (W/Prepared Piano)
2-16        The Last Emperor
2-17        Trioon
2-18        Happy End
2-19        Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
2-20        Opus - Ending