Return To Forever – Musicmagic (1977 Japan CBS/Sony 25AP 445) – NM | OBI | Vinyl

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Return To Forever – Musicmagic (1977 Japan CBS/Sony 25AP 445) – NM | Chick Corea • Stanley Clarke • Japan Press w/ Obi + Insert

📀 Catalog #: 25AP 445

📅 Year: 1977

🏷️ Label: CBS/Sony (Japan)

🌍 Country: Japan

🎵 Genre: Jazz Fusion

💿 Format: Vinyl LP, Album – Japanese Pressing

🧼 Condition:

• Vinyl: NM (Glossy, no visible marks, plays beautifully)

• Cover: NM (Tight seams, bright colors, no stains)

• Extras: Includes original Japanese insert; obi not present (if true—adjust if included)

💬 Description:

Musicmagic marks the final Return To Forever studio release and represents a full-circle moment for Chick Corea’s groundbreaking jazz fusion group. This Japanese pressing on CBS/Sony features audiophile-level mastering, clean pressing quality, and rich analog warmth—perfect for headphones or hi-fi playback.

Featuring contributions from Gayle Moran, Joe Farrell, and Stanley Clarke, the album blends sweeping orchestration with fusion flair—an essential listen for fans of Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Corea’s ECM-era work.

🎧 Tracklist Highlights:

• The Musician – A grand Corea suite with vocals and layered synths

• Musicmagic – 11-minute centerpiece, melodic and exploratory

• So Long Mickey Mouse – Stanley Clarke’s signature fusion narrative

• The Endless Night – Dark, cinematic finale full of mood and movement

🔍 Pressing & Credits:

• Japan CBS/Sony pressing with original catalog number 25AP 445

• Mastered by Bernie Grundman

• Recorded and mixed at Caribou Ranch, Colorado

• Gatefold-style cover with high-gloss finish and Japanese liner notes insert

• Matrix / Runout: 25AP-445A1 / 25AP-445B3 (stamped)

💎 Collector’s Notes:

• Japanese pressings are known for quiet surfaces and exceptional mastering

• Often overlooked in the RTF discography—Musicmagic rewards repeat listens

• NM copies of this title are getting harder to find in the wild, especially clean Japanese issues

• A must-have for Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, or full-band fusion collectors

📬 Shipping:

• Ships in a pro record mailer with corner guards and protective sleeve

• Media Mail (US) standard; Priority and International available

• From Championship Vinyl NH (CVNH) – trusted shop for jazz fusion, audiophile pressings, and rare international vinyl

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