Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) (Vinyl LP, 2025, Dead Oceans DOC425lp-C1, Frosted Shadow)

Why This Record Matters
For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) is Japanese Breakfast’s fourth studio album and the group’s first album recorded in a traditional studio setting. Produced by Blake Mills and recorded at Sound City Studios, it features Michelle Zauner alongside musicians including Jim Keltner, Matt Chamberlain, and Blake Mills, with Jeff Bridges contributing vocals to “Men In Bars.”

Collector Note
This is the US 2025 Dead Oceans Indie Exclusive edition on Frosted Shadow vinyl, identified by catalog number DOC425lp-C1 and barcode 656605172538. Patricia Sullivan mastered the album at Bernie Grundman Mastering, and the supplied runouts identify Chris Muth’s lacquer cut with the “Cm” signature.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: M
Sleeve: NM

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Frosted Shadow
Label: Dead Oceans – DOC425 / DOC425lp-C1
Country: US
Released: March 21, 2025
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Indie Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: DOC 425LP A Cm
Side B: DOC 425LP B Cm

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Here Is Someone – 3:08
A2 Orlando In Love – 2:25
A3 Honey Water – 4:50
A4 Mega Circuit – 3:04
A5 Little Girl – 3:40

Side B
B1 Leda – 3:18
B2 Picture Window – 2:58
B3 Men In Bars – 2:48
B4 Winter In LA – 2:58
B5 Magic Mountain – 3:08

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

About Maple City Music
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