Description

Tracklist

A1 Oo Makiba wa Midori
A2 Genki ni Warae
A3 Troika
A4 Pinocchio
A5 Chiisana Kutsuyasan
A6 Isshuukan
A7 Yukai ni Arukeba

B1 Wanpaku March
B2 Tanoshii ne
B3 Onaka no Heru Uta
B4 Saa Taiyou o Yondekoi
B5 Kuikaimanimani
B6 Ki no Ii Ahiru
B7 Chikyuu o Nanakai Han Maware

A1 おお牧場はみどり
A2 元気に笑え
A3 トロイカ
A4 ピノキオ
A5 小さな靴屋さん
A6 一週間
A7 ゆかいに歩けば

B1 わんぱくマーチ
B2 たのしいね
B3 おなかのへるうた
B4 さあ太陽をよんでこい
B5 クイカイマニマニ
B6 気のいいあひる
B7 地球を七回半まわれ

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, beloved across generations for its gentle melodies, poetic lyrics, and imaginative visual storytelling. First aired in the early 1960s, the program has introduced countless original songs that blend children’s music with sophisticated musical arrangements and artistic animation. Rather than being limited to children, Minna no Uta has become a cultural archive reflecting the emotional landscape of postwar Japan, often featuring works by notable composers, lyricists, and illustrators.

This LP record, Minna no Uta NHK Song Collection Vol.2, presents a carefully curated selection of songs broadcast on NHK, pressed on vinyl during an era when analog records were the primary medium. The release captures the warm, organic sound characteristic of Japanese pressings from this period, and the jacket artwork showcases charming, era-specific illustrations that complement the music beautifully. It is a nostalgic and culturally significant item for collectors of Japanese vinyl, NHK-related works, and vintage children’s music.

* Title: Minna no Uta NHK Song Collection Vol.2
* Format: LP vinyl record
* Label: King Records
* Catalog number: SKM(H)-2044
* Stereo pressing
* Gatefold jacket with illustrated inner pages
* Includes original obi strip
* Original Japanese release

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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