山下達郎 Joy

MOON-63001~3

A legendary live masterpiece, celebrated as one of the finest Japanese live albums of all time.
Originally released in 1989 as a limited triple-LP pressing, JOY captures more than a decade of Tatsuro Yamashita’s unmatched live performances, masterfully edited into a seamless musical journey. Due to its extremely limited production and the artist’s long-standing opposition to releasing full live concerts, this vinyl edition has become one of the rarest and most sought-after Tatsuro Yamashita collectibles.

• Rare original 3LP format — released in very small quantities compared to the double-CD edition

• Remastered live recordings from 1976–1988, curated personally by Tatsuro Yamashita

• Edited to flow like a single concert, with smooth transitions and fade-ins/fade-outs

• Features iconic tracks such as Sparkle, Ride On Time, Dancer, Loveland, Island, Down Town, Let’s Dance Baby, and more

• Includes exclusive live arrangements that differ from their studio versions

• Considered by collectors as a time-capsule of Yamashita’s golden era

🎧 About the Album

JOY is not a typical live album. Instead of presenting one full show or a compilation of random performances, Yamashita created an entirely new experience by selecting the best live takes from over 10 years of touring. His philosophy was that a live album should stand as its own artistic work — not merely a document.

This album:

• captures the energy and charisma of his 1980s tours

• highlights legendary band members such as Hiroki Ito (bass) and Jun Aoyama (drums)

• blends performances from multiple years so smoothly that listeners often cannot tell the time gap

• showcases deeply polished, rhythm-driven arrangements that became Yamashita’s signature

For many longtime fans, JOY is considered the definitive introduction to his live sound — timeless, intimate, and full of musical passion.

Tracklist