Description

Tracklist

A1. Yamaguchi Sanchi no Tsutomu-kun
A2. Gokurousan
A3. Hajimete no Boku Desu
A4. Minami no Shima no Hamehameha Daiou
A5. Shounen Kaizokudan no Uta
A6. Symphonic Variation
A7. Kozou no Koushin

B1. Tooi Fumon
B2. Itsuka Aru Hi
B3. Yoake ni Hoshi ga Kotobawo
B4. Midori no Kouma ga Umaretara
B5. Miyama no Komoriuta
B6. Wakamono to Koinu to Croissant
B7. Saraba Seishun

A1. 山口さんちのツトム君
A2. ゴクロウサン
A3. はじめての僕デス
A4. 南の島のハメハメハ大王
A5. 少年海賊団の唄
A6. シンフォニック・バリエーション
A7. 子象の行進

B1. 遠い風紋
B2. いつかある日
B3. 夜明けに星が輝く
B4. 緑の小馬が生まれたら
B5. 美山の子守唄
B6. 若者と小犬とクロアサン
B7. さらば青春

GRADING

Media : VG+ (The record was cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and playback confirmed.)

Sleeve : VG+

Brand : King Record
Package Size : 12.5 x 12.5 inch

“Minna no Uta” is a long-running music program broadcast by NHK in Japan since 1961, widely recognized as a unique cultural project that combines original songs with expressive illustrations and animation. While often associated with children’s programming, the songs are carefully crafted to resonate with listeners of all ages, featuring poetic lyrics, gentle melodies, and emotional storytelling. Over the decades, “Minna no Uta” has become a shared memory across generations, reflecting everyday life, seasonal changes, and universal human feelings through music.

This LP, “Minna no Uta NHK Best Hit Song Collection,” is an official vinyl release that compiles well-known and beloved songs from the program. Pressed in Japan in the mid-1970s, the record captures the warm and natural sound quality characteristic of Japanese analog pressings from this era. The jacket artwork is especially striking, showcasing colorful and symbolic illustrations that visually represent the themes of the songs. As both a musical archive and a piece of visual art, this record holds strong appeal for collectors of Japanese vinyl, NHK-related releases, and vintage television music.

* Title: Minna no Uta NHK Best Hit Song Collection
* Format: LP vinyl record
* Catalog number: SKM(H)2261
* Stereo pressing
* Features selected popular songs from NHK broadcast
* Illustrated jacket artwork
* Original Japanese release
* Made in Japan (1976)

Vinyl Grading Guide

MINT

The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.

NEAR MINT(NM)

The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

VERY GOOD (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS( G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.

POOR (P), FAIR (F)

The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.

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