Matrix #: FM 37265
Condition: VG+, sounds great; looks great
Description: Clean, glossy copy with strong playback. Minimal surface wear; well-kept and tidy overall.

Cultural Facts:

1. 1982 – New York, NY. A six-movement work conceived for the recording studio, designed as an accessible entry point to Glass’s minimalist style.

2. Breakthrough release. Brought Glass to a wider audience; the opening piano piece “Opening” became a signature entry in his repertoire and a gateway for new listeners.

3. Studio craft. Produced with longtime collaborator Kurt Munkacsi and the Philip Glass Ensemble, emphasizing layered additive patterns and hi-fi detail for home and Walkman listening.