Original soundtrack to Miyazaki's groundbreaking animated masterpiece, finally reissued. Legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi set the tone for the epic 1984 animated film with sweeping arrangements and touching melodies that perfectly soundtrack Nausicaa's quest to save the valley from a polluted, post-apocalyptic world. Hisaishi based the sounds contained here on the Image Album (and manga) made before production on the animation even started. This limited edition 2018 import reissue comes with illustrated score booklet, and is housed in a replica of the original 1984 cover, complete with obi and masterful artwork by director Hayao Miyazaki. Recommended. black vinyl pressing first time on vinyl since 1984 high quality Japan import housed in gatefold jacket w/ obi strip includes illustrated score booklet original release year: 1984 music label: Studio Ghibli Records 2018 Product code Presell: 803102