4LP Box Set, Limited Edition
20th Century Masterworks (2026) US
Pressed at 45 RPM across four heavyweight LPs for exceptional audio fidelity, each disc is housed in its own jacket with matching black paper dust sleeves. The set is encased in a hand-crafted textured slipcase with elegant black foil detailing and includes a collector’s booklet with composition notes and credits. Opus is more than a retrospective; it’s a final statement from one of the most influential composers of our time.
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).
Tracklist
A01. Lack of Love
A02. BB
A03. Andata
B01. Solitude
B02. for Jóhann
C01. Aubade 2020
C02. Ichimei - small happiness
C03. Mizu no Naka no Bagatelle
D01. Bibo no Aozora
D02. Aqua
E01. Tong Poo
E02. The Wuthering Heights
F01. 20220302 - sarabande
F02. The Sheltering Sky
F03. 20180219 (w/ prepared piano)
G01. The Last Emperor
G02. Trioon
H01. Happy End
H02. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
H03. Opus - Ending