1955

HMV FP-583

Japanese Christmas and New Years Greeting Card with Flexi Disc card record (postcard disc).

 

Plays "Sakura Sakura" instrumental. Traditional Japanese Harp & Flute

The card painting is by Kitagawa Utamaroc. 1753–1806 Woodblock
Titled "Picture of a young woman reading a letter" (cropped from original)
Card and record printed by His Masters Voice (Made in Japan)

Extremely Rare!

33rpm

Greeting card is written and dedicated (from  Okayama)

Card measures 20 x 15cm

Flexidisc measures 14.5 x 14.5cm

Flexidisc Google translation:

"Sakura Sakura Speaking of representative songs in Japan, this song first sung Kunihana Sakura.(??)  This is one of the first things that overseas visitors will appreciate.  The elegant duet by flute and harp is a compilation of Masao Yoshida, the leading player in the Japanese flute world, and Shizupu Abe.  * This card is 33 turns.  Please use the LP needle.  * It is a coaching card, but can be used more than 100 times like a normal record.  * If the area rises and the center is dented, the needle may jump.  Be sure to hold around.  * If the needle is worn, it will damage the groove.  * Take dust and dirt."