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📀 FULL SPECIFICATIONS 🎤 Artist : Steve Vai 🎵 Title : Flex-Able 💿 Format : CD 🌍 Country : Japan 🗓️ Year : 1990 🏷️ Label : CBS/Sony 🔢 Catalog number : CSCS 5377 🔗 Discogs Release ID : 8109218 ▥ Barcode : 8869752300 🎼 Genre : Rock ✨ Media condition : M 🖼️ Sleeve condition : NM 🎌 OBI : No 🔁 Pressing type : Confirmed reissue 🎵 AT A GLANCE A Japanese reissue of Steve Vai’s debut album, *Flex-Able*, pressed with care and preserved in excellent condition. This edition captures the raw energy and technical flair of Vai’s early work, presented in a clean, near-mint sleeve. A solid pick for fans of 90s rock with a twist. 🎹 A guitar virtuoso’s first step 🇯🇵 Japanese pressing, reissued in 1990 📀 CD format, clean media and sleeve 🎸 Classic rock with a progressive edge 🔍 Every detail verified for your peace of mind ✨ HIGHLIGHTS • Japanese reissue from 1990 on CBS/Sony (CSCS 5377) • Media graded M (like new), sleeve NM (near mint) • Barcode 8869752300, Discogs Release ID 8109218 • Rock album blending virtuosity and melody • Presented with transparency—no surprises, just facts 💡 MUSIC STORIES 🎸 Vai’s homemade studio — Before *Flex-Able*, Steve Vai recorded demos in his own makeshift studio, using a four-track recorder. This DIY approach shaped the album’s raw, unpolished sound. 🤝 Frank Zappa’s early support — Vai’s technical prowess caught Frank Zappa’s attention, who later hired him as a transcriber and touring guitarist. This collaboration helped Vai refine his style before releasing *Flex-Able*. 🎛️ Unconventional recording gear — Vai used a mix of guitars, including a double-neck, and recorded with a drum machine—uncommon for rock albums at the time. The result? A sound that’s both futuristic and grounded. 🫧 PROTECTION Transparent outer protective sleeve provided. 📦 PACKING & SHIPPING Fast and careful shipping.