The Journey

The Journey - The Latest Masterpiece from Japanese Rebel Music Icon Yasushi Ide.

The lineup of contributors spans a global roster of acclaimed artists, including Ken Ishii, Shuya Okino and Root Soul, Yoshinori Sunahara, Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM), Charles Webster, Chris Coco, DJ Nature, and Kiko Navarro - 13 collaborators in total. Together, they craft a sonic landscape that transcends the traditional remix album, resembling the soundtrack to an imaginary film.

From space to ancient times, and back again - The Journey is a sprawling 115-minute mind trip now finally available on vinyl. Originally released as a 2-CD epic totaling 113 minutes, this ambitious work has been meticulously reimagined for vinyl, with Yasushi Ide himself calling it "the most difficult production decision I've ever made."

Rather than opting for a 3- or 4-LP set that could preserve full length and maximum audio fidelity, Ide took on the bold challenge of condensing the album into a single LP (under 50 minutes) – without compromising the depth or narrative scope of the original. The result is a distilled yet expansive listening experience that pushes the vinyl format to its limits.

All tracks on this release are either different versions or specially edited album takes, making it a truly exclusive edition. Highlights include a unique version of "Cosmic Time" - seamlessly blending remixes by Ken Ishii and Alex Attias - and a rare, vinyl-only edit of "Place In The Sun" by Kaoru Inoue, created specifically for this release.

Embark on a one-of-a-kind auditory journey.