Ryuichi Sakamoto - Opus

 

Opus is a deeply moving and definitive collection from legendary composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, curated by the artist himself as a reflective overview of his extraordinary career. Spanning decades of groundbreaking work, the collection brings together iconic compositions from film scores, solo recordings and his pioneering work with Yellow Magic Orchestra. 

Featuring timeless pieces such as “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” “Andata,” and “Aqua,” alongside previously unreleased compositions including “for Jóhann” (a tribute to Jóhann Jóhannsson) and “BB” (dedicated to Bernardo Bertolucci), Opus offers a profound and intimate listening experience. The collection reflects Sakamoto’s signature blend of minimalist piano, electronic textures and cinematic composition, capturing both the emotional depth and innovation that defined his work.

More than a retrospective, Opus stands as a final artistic statement—an elegant summation of a career that reshaped contemporary classical and electronic music.

This Vinyl 4LP box set is pressed on heavyweight black vinyl at 45 RPM for exceptional audio fidelity, with each record housed in its own sleeve. The set is presented in a hand-crafted textured slipcase with black foil detailing and includes a collector’s booklet with composition notes and credits, making it a beautifully produced and highly collectible edition of this essential release.