insheepsclothinghifi Announces Global Listening Events Honoring Ryuichi Sakamoto's 'Beauty'

insheepsclothinghifi has announced a series of listening events across multiple hi-fi spaces worldwide in August 2026, centered on Ryuichi Sakamoto's 1989 album Beauty. Each session will play the album in full, including tracks that have never previously received an official vinyl release outside Japan.

Event details

The series is framed around the concept of "outernational," spotlighting the cross-regional musical vision of Beauty — an album that originally brought together artists from a range of cultural backgrounds, including Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour.

Each listening venue will offer a limited-edition 2LP vinyl pressing for sale to attendees. The organizers have not yet released a full list of participating hi-fi spaces or the complete schedule.

Background on 'Beauty'

Released in 1989, Beauty stands as one of Sakamoto's key cross-cultural works shaped by world music influences, with some tracks previously available on vinyl only in Japan. The listening series is insheepsclothinghifi's curatorial tribute to the record, announced via the brand's official Instagram on July 25, 2026.