Cutting by Tohru Kotetsu - one of Japan's leading mastering and cutting engineers! To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Zard's debut, the best album Golden Best -15th Anniversary- is being released on analog vinyl! The release is set for February 4, just before the 35th anniversary of their debut (February 10, 2026). Originally released in 2006, Golden Best -15th Anniversary- is the ultimate Zard best album, achieving million sales. It is also the final work Izumi Sakai released during her lifetime before her passing in 2007. For the vinyl release of such an important work, the cutting was entrusted to Tohru Kotetsu, one of Japan's top mastering and cutting engineers and a devoted fan of Zard. The timeless Zard classics engraved by Kotetsu have resulted in a truly exquisite finish. Please enjoy the warmth and depth of sound that only analog vinyl can deliver.