Quiet Forest Reissue to Release in November
The 30th anniversary edition of Hiroshi Yoshimura's ambient album features a new vinyl format.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Classical
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Temporal Drift will release the 30th anniversary reissue of Hiroshi Yoshimura's album Quiet Forest starting November 13, 2026. The project marks the first-ever vinyl release for the 1996 record.
Why it matters
Produced in cooperation with the estate of the late Hiroshi Yoshimura, the reissue preserves music inspired by the artist's 1993 travels through the Pacific Northwest. It offers listeners a chance to experience the remastered tracks as originally intended.
The anniversary reissue features a remastering by John Baldwin and includes a 5' x 7' postcard print with the vinyl edition. The album was originally recorded in 1993 and contains 10 tracks.
The players
Hiroshi Yoshimura
He was a Japanese ambient musician whose work captured landscapes through sound.
Temporal Drift
This organization is a record label that specializes in reissuing ambient and experimental music.
John Baldwin
He is a professional mastering engineer who prepared the original sources for the current release.
The details
The album was inspired by Yoshimura's visit to the Hoh Rain Forest within Olympic National Park. The new vinyl edition, pressed at Optimal, is set to follow the digital and physical launch on December 4, 2026.
Timeline
1993: Basic tracks for Quiet Forest were recorded.
1996: Quiet Forest was originally released on CD.
2003: Hiroshi Yoshimura passed away.
November 13, 2026: CD, cassette, and digital release of reissue.
December 4, 2026: Vinyl street date for the reissue.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the ongoing industry trend of utilizing the 30th anniversary reissue cycle to introduce high-fidelity vinyl formats to catalog albums. It marks a continued effort by labels to reintroduce classic ambient works to modern audiences through physical media.
Listeners can access the remastered music across digital, cassette, and CD formats starting in mid-November. Those seeking the limited vinyl edition will need to wait until the December street date to secure their copies.
The takeaway
The return of this project demonstrates how long-term archival projects keep ambient music history accessible. Collectors should monitor retailer stock updates as the mid-November launch window approaches.
What happens next
The CD, cassette, and digital versions of the reissue are scheduled for release on November 13, 2026. The vinyl edition follows on December 4, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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