天空の城ラピュタ イメージアルバム —空から降ってきた少女— – Joe Hisaishi – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Before the film’s release, Joe Hisaishi composed this image album as a sonic blueprint for Studio Ghibli’s ‘Laputa: Castle in the Sky.’ Each track on this record is a window into the fantastical universe of Laputa, capturing the innocence, wonder, and quiet melancholy that define Miyazaki’s early masterpieces. Hisaishi’s orchestral touch is unmistakable—lush strings and gentle piano motifs intermingle to evoke floating islands and impossible skies, while folk-inspired melodies hint at the earthbound humanity at the story’s core. This album stands apart from the final film soundtrack; here, Hisaishi experiments with themes and textures that later crystallized into some of his most iconic work. For vinyl collectors and Ghibli fans alike, this is more than a listening experience—it’s a rare glimpse into the creative process behind one of animation’s landmark films. Owning this album means holding a piece of cinematic history that shaped the sound of Japanese animation for decades to come.

Track List:
A1 – 天空の城ラピュタ – 3:55
A2 – ハトと少年 – 2:26
A3 – 鉱夫 – 4:00
A4 – 飛行石 – 2:39
A5 – ドーラ – 3:39
A6 – シータとパズー – 2:34
B1 – 大樹 – 5:24
B2 – フラップター – 4:11
B3 – 竜の穴 – 1:43
B4 – ティディスの要塞 – 4:07
B5 – シータとパズー – 3:18
B6 – 失われた楽園 – 2:16