Easily the most - requested soundtrack in Lab history among both customers and staff. Sofia Coppola's 2003 age - gap romance, starring Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray in Tokyo's Park Hyatt, features a near - perfect music mix. Popular music blends with original cues by Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine, Brian Reitzell, and AIR. The 'Alone In Kyoto' track, composed for the film, later made it onto Talkie Walkie. The soundtrack includes both well - known and rare old favorites like 'Fantino' from Sebastian Tellier, 'Kaze Wo Atsumete' by Happy End decades before the global Hosono trend, Squarepusher's 'Tommib', an excellent use of MBV's top song, and J&MC's 'Just Like Honey' to lift the mood. It was extremely hard to find on vinyl, yet we still desire it as much as we did 20 years ago. This is a black vinyl pressing, an import version, and a limited edition. It was originally released in 2003 and re - issued by Emperor Norton in 2022. Reviewed by Le Big Mac in January 2022. Also available is the domestic pressing of the Lost In Translation Original Soundtrack Vinyl LP.
To use this vinyl LP, first make sure your record player is in good working condition. Place the LP gently on the turntable, center it, and then drop the needle carefully on the start of the record. Enjoy the high - quality sound of the soundtrack. When handling the LP, always hold it by the edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the playing surface. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. After each use, clean the LP with a soft, anti - static brush to remove dust. If the LP gets dirty, you can use a mild record cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth. Remember, this is a limited - edition import, so handle it with care to maintain its value and playability.
