LAZY collection RVL-7215
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Artist = LAZY
Title = collection
Label = RCA
Catalog# = RVL-7215
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1979
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
12trk, compilation, akira takasaki(loudness), munetaka higuchi(loudness/sly)
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Charting the Pop Years: Lazy’s ‘Collection’ (RVL-7215)
Today’s entry takes another look at the fascinating early history of the band Lazy, focusing on their compilation album titled “Collection,” released on the RCA label with the catalog number RVL-7215.
This 12-inch vinyl LP serves as a retrospective, gathering key tracks from Lazy’s initial career phase during the late 1970s and potentially the very beginning of the 1980s. This period is notable because, despite the members’ hard rock aspirations, they were primarily marketed as a pop-idol group with obi.
“Collection” therefore compiles highlights from this pop-oriented era. Listeners can expect catchy, upbeat pop-rock songs and Kayōkyoku-style tunes, reflecting the image and sound promoted by their label at the time, rather than the heavy metal the band’s core musicians would later become famous for.
The historical significance of compilations like RVL-7215 lies in documenting the surprising pop beginnings of musicians who would soon form one of Japan’s most legendary heavy metal bands. It captures their formative years within the mainstream pop industry, offering a stark contrast to their future musical direction and showcasing their versatility even within a different genre.