Side by Side Vol. 3 — Kazuo Yashiro Plays Bösendorfer & Steinway (Audio Lab Record, 1978)

A rare and beautifully engineered audiophile recording from the golden age of direct-to-disc mastering. Side by Side Vol. 3 features pianist Kazuo Yashiro performing side-by-side on two of the world’s greatest pianos — the Bösendorfer and Steinway — revealing the distinct voices and tonal characters of each.

Presented by Audio Lab Record and produced by Okihiko Sugano, this release is a collector’s gem among Japanese audiophile pressings. Each track captures not only Yashiro’s expressive precision but also the remarkable acoustic depth that makes these recordings prized by hi-fi enthusiasts.

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Tracklist Highlights

• I Know Why

• After You’ve Gone

• Bye Bye Baby

• When You Wish Upon a Star

• Hindustan

• Dancing on the Ceiling

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Details

• Label: Audio Lab Record (ALJ-1047)

• Country: Japan

• Year: 1978

• Condition: Excellent vinyl, clean label, light edge wear on sleeve

• Genre: Jazz / Piano / Audiophile

• Format: Stereo 33⅓ RPM LP

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Deb’s Note

“There’s something magical about hearing the same piece played on two legendary pianos — the warmth of the Bösendorfer against the crystalline clarity of the Steinway. It’s like comparing silk and glass, both beautiful in their own way.”