Title: Maurice Jarre – Shōgun (The Original Television Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Year/Genre: 1980, Soundtrack
Matrix #: RX-1-3088
Condition: Near Mint - very clean 

Cultural Facts:

1. Scored for the NBC miniseries based on James Clavell’s novel, which sparked major U.S. interest in Japanese history and samurai culture.

2. Jarre blended Western orchestration with Japanese instrumentation after consulting cultural advisors.

3. The series’ success led to a surge in Japanese-themed media during the early 1980s.

4. Good option if you like Vangelis, Ryuichi Sakamoto, or John Williams’ historical scores.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $14–$18
VG+: $10–$12
VG: $6–$8
G: $4–$5

11/26/25 sc