Sugar Soul - To the Flower of Sadness (12" Single) (1998) Vinyl • IMPORT

Catalog Number: FLV-2006

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Import from Japan. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; shallow surface mark on side 2 (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (plastic). Spine is unbroken, clean and has no-text. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near center of bottom-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• 悲しみの花に (Single Edit)
• 悲しみの花に (Single Edit Instrumental)
• 悲しみの花に (Acappella)
• 青い月 (Original Ver.)
• 青い月 (Original Ver. Instrumental)

About The Record:

Kanashimi no Hana ni (To the Flower of Sadness), by Sugar Soul, was released as a single from their album On. This 12" single marked their major label debut under Warner Music Japan after an independent start, blending contemporary R&B with Japanese soul elements and featuring vocalist aico's emotive delivery alongside DJ Hasebe's production touches, including notable remixes like the DJ Hasebe version that added bounce and club appeal. The track stands out for its melancholic yet soulful vibe exploring themes of sorrow, earning it a place in late '90s J-R&B scene as a fan-favorite for its heartfelt lyrics and smooth grooves. It achieved moderate success in Japan, peaking at No. 75 on the charts with around 11,000 sales.