Pre-Order Notes + Order Instructions

• This item is scheduled to ship Early November 2020 (subject to change)
• If you want to order additional items with a pre-order item, please make separate orders (1 order with pre-order item, 1 order with everything else)
• If there is a delay, we will contact you directly
• all pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers + notepad

The soundtrack to one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved films on vinyl for the 1st time! Howl's Moving Castle was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2004, eventually becoming the third highest grossing film in Japan of all time (behind Titanic and Miyazaki's Spirited Away) and Miyazaki's personal favorite of all his creations. The film is set in a fictional kingdom with 21st-century technology, quickly becoming part of the canon of steampunk culture, with strong anti-war sentiments laced throughout inspired by Miyazaki's outspoken opposition to the Iraq War. Howl's Moving Castle's soundtrack was created by in-house composer Joe Hisaishi and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, and until now has never been released on vinyl. The main title theme "The Promise Of The World" includes vocals from Chieko Baisho, the voice actress of the film's main character, Sophie. The audio has been newly remastered and the packaging is exquisite, with full color gatefold outer sleeve, obi strip, and printed insert with illustrations from the film and liner notes. The soundtrack's accompanying image album is also available on vinyl for the first time.

• black double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
• custom etching on side D
• 1st time on vinyl
• housed in full color gatefold sleeve w/ obi strip + liner notes
  
• newly remastered sound
• limited edition
• release date: 11/06/20
• music label: Studio Ghibli Records 2020
• also available: Howl's Moving Castle Image Symphonic Suite | Spirited Away Soundtrack | Spirited Away Image Album

reviewed by complete techhead 09/2020