Wewantsounds continues its extensive Meiko Kaji reissue program - in partnership with Teichiku Records and Kaji herself - with the release of Yadokari, her third album from 1973. This marks the first time the album has been reissued on vinyl, featuring its original artwork and newly remastered audio. Renowned for her iconic 1970s films (Lady Snowblood, the Stray Cat Rock series) and admired by Quentin Tarantino, Meiko Kaji also released a string of outstanding albums on Teichiku, blending Japanese pop with cinematic grooves. Yadokari, is reissued here with its original deluxe gatefold sleeve andOBI plus a two-page insert featuring new liner notes by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha. As a special bonus, this edition includes a 7" EP single featuring Shura No Hana, famously featured on the Kill Bill soundtrack.
- Reissue program of the early 70s albums by cult Japanese actress and Tarantino muse Meiko Kaji
- First ever reissue since original release
- Original Gatefold Artwork, with Obi and 2p Insert
- Includes the very rare 1973 7" EP vinyl "Shura No Hana" as a bonus (as featured in Kill Bill)
- Includes the song "Hagure Bushi" and "Kiba No Ballad produced by Yuji Ohno (from cult series "from the cult 1973 TV series "Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba")
- New Liner Notes by Hachim Kotaro Bharoocha who has interviewed Meiko Kaji for the reissue of the album
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Yadokari 3.26
2. Sunset 3.08
3. Watashi Umarete Fushiawase 3.11
4. Yamaneko 2.58
5. Arijigoku 2.56
6. Kakioki 3.33
Side 2
7. Hagure Bushi* 4.22
8. Ayatori 3.37
9. Ah... 3.38
10. Aru Deai 3.30
11. Onna Negai Uta 3.36
12. Kiba No Ballad* 3.16
* from the cult 1973 TV series Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba
Bonus 7“ EP
1. Shura No Hana (Flower Of Carnage) 3.46
2. Hō Yare Ho 3.06 7. Hitori Kaze 3.18


