One of Studio Ghibli's most beloved animated films finally gets the collector treatment it deserves. Composed by Yuji Nomi, The Cat Returns original soundtrack is a whimsical, warmly orchestrated score that has captured the hearts of anime fans and vinyl enthusiasts since the film's 2002 release. This is a Japan-pressing vinyl, a rare find outside the Japanese domestic market, and one of only 3 preserved copies available through Alliance Authentic.
Yuji Nomi's score for The Cat Returns blends European café jazz, classical strings, and playful orchestration into something entirely its own. Tracks like "Spin It!" and "Kaze ni naru" ("I Became the Wind," performed by Ayano Tsuji) have become iconic within the Ghibli canon. Finding this soundtrack on vinyl is increasingly difficult as original pressings age and circulate through secondary markets.
What Alliance Authentic Preservation Means: Every copy in this catalog was moved directly from the pressing source into preservation: uncirculated, unhandled, and documented before it ever reached the open market. Each preserved copy includes an embedded NFC chip. Tap it with any smartphone to access your Certified Copy: verified authenticity, documented condition, and a full provenance chain from pressing source to you.
Limited to 3 individually numbered copies.
