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  • Blues Creation: Demon & Eleven Children (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Blues Creation: Demon & Eleven Children (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    rare 1971 Japanese hard rock; influenced by Sabbath + Zeppelin

    Blues Creation

    Demon & Eleven Children (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Nippon Columbia

    sale $44.95

    "This is the second album from Blues Creation, the legendary rock band led by guitarist Kazuo Takeda. Drawing heavy influence from Black Sabbath an...

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  • DJ Notoya: Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition - Boogie, Funk & Modern Soul From Japan Vinyl LP DJ Notoya: Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition - Boogie, Funk & Modern Soul From Japan Vinyl LP

    rare city pop gems compiled by DJ Notoya

    DJ Notoya

    Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition - Boogie, Funk & Modern Soul From Japan Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Victor Entertainment

    sale $44.95

    "As one of the pioneer of Japanese 'Wamono' (Japanese groove) DJs, DJ NOTOYA made waves globally with his instantly classic mix CD Tokyo 1980s. Now...

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  • Funky Soul Brother / Southpaw Chop: On The Run (DJ Koco aka Shimokita) Vinyl 7" Funky Soul Brother / Southpaw Chop: On The Run (DJ Koco aka Shimokita) Vinyl 7"

    3-track collab from 2 of Japan's premier purveyors of dusty beats & breaks

    Funky Soul Brother / Southpaw Chop

    Funky Soul Brother & Southpaw Chop: On The Run (DJ Koco aka Shimokita) Vinyl 7" Southpaw Chop

    sale $18.95

    "The funky groove is back once again! The highly acclaimed duo Funky Soul Brother, featuring DJ Koco aka Shimokita and Southpaw Chop, is set to dro...

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  • Masahiro Ikumi, Misa, M-Voice & Emiko Furukawa: Perfect Blue Original Soundtrack Vinyl LP Masahiro Ikumi, Misa, M-Voice & Emiko Furukawa: Perfect Blue Original Soundtrack Vinyl LP

    harrowing instrumentals from the '97 underground anime classic

    Masahiro Ikumi, Misa, M-Voice & Emiko Furukawa

    Perfect Blue Original Soundtrack Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Cinema-Kan

    sale $64.95

    "Based on Yoshikazu Takeuchi's novel of the same title, the 1998 theatrical release of the psycho-suspense 'Perfect Blue' was animated by MADHOUSE....

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  • DJ Koco aka Shimokita: Made In New York Vinyl 7" DJ Koco aka Shimokita: Made In New York Vinyl 7"

    Japanese 7" skratch wizard's jazzy instrumental cover of Tania Maria's Brazil-NYC crossover classic

    DJ Koco aka Shimokita

    Made In New York Vinyl 7" Bloom Music

    sale $19.95

    "Japanese talent DJ Koco aka Shimokita is a hardcore 45rpm devotee. They are his chosen tools as a beat-juggling DJ who can do logic-defying things...

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  • 1981 rock album from the JP guitar king, incl. 'White Lagoon' on bonus 7" flexi disc

    Masayoshi Takanaka

    Alone (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Universal Music Japan

    sale $44.95

    "Takanaka’s eighth original album. A shining and thrilling ride through his world of sound—pure Takanaka style! Originally released with a flexi di...

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  • sought-after JP guitar fusion fantasy concept album

    Masayoshi Takanaka

    The Rainbow Goblins (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER Universal Music Japan

    sale $54.95

    "Takanaka’s seventh original album, inspired by the picture book The Rainbow Goblins by Italian artist Ul De Rico, presented here as a fully realiz...

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  • The Pillows: FLCL Season 1 Vol. 2 Soundtrack (Blue Marble Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP The Pillows: FLCL Season 1 Vol. 2 Soundtrack (Blue Marble Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP

    2nd installment of Japanese alt rock band's soundtrack for original Y2K anime series

    The Pillows

    FLCL Season 1 Vol. 2 Soundtrack (Blue Marble Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Milan Records

    sale $31.95

    "First released in 2000, the original FLCL is a coming-of-age anime set in the fictional Japanese city of Mabase revolving around an alien detectiv...

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  • Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media: In The Groove (Japan Import, Yellow Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media: In The Groove (Japan Import, Yellow Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    heavily sought-after Japanese fusion of rock, jazz + funk

    Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media

    In The Groove (Japan Import, Yellow Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Nippon Columbia

    sale $44.95

    "Since its formation in 1969, Soul Media had championed the fusion of jazz and rock. This evolution took a major leap forward with the 1973 recordi...

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  • Shunsuke Kikuchi: Dragon Ball TV Anime Original Sountrack Vinyl LP Shunsuke Kikuchi: Dragon Ball TV Anime Original Sountrack Vinyl LP

    soundtrack to the original Dragon Ball anime series; ft. 'Makafushigi Adventure!'

    Shunsuke Kikuchi

    Dragon Ball TV Anime Original Sountrack Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Nippon Columbia

    sale $44.95

    "This LP features the opening theme of the TV anime Dragon Ball, which first aired in 1986, 'Makafushigi Adventure!'' (vocals by Hiroki Takahashi),...

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  • Tatsuro Yamashita: Big Wave Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Japan Import, 180g) Vinyl LP Tatsuro Yamashita: Big Wave Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Japan Import, 180g) Vinyl LP

    1984 city pop rarity feat. Brian Wilson-inspired originals + Beach Boys covers

    Tatsuro Yamashita

    Big Wave Soundtrack (Japan Import, 180g) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Warner Music Japan

    sale $44.95

    "This album, consisting of original songs and covers of The Beach Boys, is entirely in English. A stunning tribute to The Beach Boys, featuring mul...

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  • Yutaka Kimura: Japanese City Pop Disc Collection Book Yutaka Kimura: Japanese City Pop Disc Collection Book

    popular Japanese record guidebook cataloging City Pop albums w/ detailed reviews in Japanese

    Yutaka Kimbura

    Yutaka Kimura: Japanese City Pop Disc Collection Book

    sale $29.95

    "The original and definitive edition of the City Pop Guide book published in 2002, with 48 pages added to the revised edition, it is fully resurrec...

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  • Takao Ogawa: The Definitive Guide To The Blue Note 1500 Series Book Takao Ogawa: The Definitive Guide To The Blue Note 1500 Series Book

    popular Japanese record guidebook focusing on 99 key Blue Note albums w/ QR codes for listening

    Takao Ogawa

    The Definitive Guide To The Blue Note 1500 Series Book

    sale $34.95

    "The origin of modern jazz is here! Takao Ogawa, a complete collector, talks carefully about the ultimate lineup of the most important label. Inclu...

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  • Junko Ohashi: Magical (Japan Import, Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Junko Ohashi: Magical (Japan Import, Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP

    1984 City Pop staple, incl. the hits 'Telephone Number' + 'I Love You So'; that cover!

    Junko Ohashi

    Magical (Japan Import, Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER Universal Music Japan

    sale $59.95

    "Reissue of Junko Ohashi's Magical album released in July 1984! Including the collaboration number 'Koi wa Magic' with Yoshinori Monta, it was reco...

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  • Makoto Matsushita: First Light (Japan Import, Lime Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    1981 AOR / City Pop masterpiece, high-quality Japan import

    Makoto Matsushita

    First Light (Japan Import, Lime Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Warner Music Japan

    sale $42.95

    "Makoto Matsushita's First Light is full of AOR taste, originally released in 1981. Guitarist Makoto Matsushita is known for his participation in t...

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  • Tamao Koike: October In The Mirror (Japan Import) Vinyl 7" Tamao Koike: October In The Mirror (Japan Import) Vinyl 7"

    YMO-produced 1983 single from Haruomi Hosono protégé; rare French version on side B

    Tamao Koike

    October In The Mirror (Japan Import) Vinyl 7" Great Tracks / Sony Japan

    sale $21.95

    "Tamao Koike was a model, she appeared in Kanebo Cosmetics commercials and many others. Found by Haruomi Hosono, she started her music career as a ...

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  • Taku Iwasaki: Noragami Soundtrack (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Taku Iwasaki: Noragami Soundtrack (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    soundtrack to the anime adaptation by the composter of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pt2 + City Hunter: The Movie

    Taku Iwasaki

    Noragami Soundtrack (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Microids Records

    sale $39.95

    "Yato dreams of becoming a famous and respected god, but his reality is far from that dream. One day, his fate takes a turn when he saves Hiyori, a...

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  • Ryo Fukui: Ryo Fukui Trio at the Slowboat 2004 (Japan Import) Vinyl LP Ryo Fukui: Ryo Fukui Trio At The Slowboat 2004 (Japan Import) Vinyl 2LP

    prev. unreleased live recording from Japanese pianist interpreting Tommy Flanagan, Horace Silver + Wayne Shorter

    Ryo Fukui

    Ryo Fukui Trio At The Slowboat 2004 (Japan Import) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER Lawson Entertainment Inc.

    sale $54.95

    "This is the very definition of an unexpected joy—the arrival of a 'new' release from Ryo Fukui. The recording took place on June 26, 2004, capturi...

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  • Wewantsounds: Tokyo Bliss - Japanese Funk, Boogie & City Pop From King Records 1974-88 Vinyl LP Wewantsounds: Tokyo Bliss - Japanese Funk, Boogie & City Pop From King Records 1974-88 Vinyl LP

    10 obscurities compiled by DJ Notoya, newly mastered in Tokyo by King Records

    Wewantsounds

    Tokyo Bliss - Japanese Funk, Boogie & City Pop From King Records 1974-88 Vinyl LP Wewantsounds

    sale $34.95

    "Following the success of the Tokyo Glow and Funk Tide sets, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Tokyo-based DJ Notoya for a breezy selection of ...

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  • Haruomi Hosono: Tale Of Genji Vinyl LP Haruomi Hosono: Tale Of Genji Vinyl LP

    rare 1987 album based on ancient Japanese court music w/ trad. Gagaku instruments; 1st-time vinyl reissue

    Haruomi Hosono

    The Tale Of Genji (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Victory

    sale $28.95

    "Originally released in 1987 as a film soundtrack, this expressly ambient work by the Japanese composer is based on the Gagaku style of ancient Jap...

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  • Light In The Attic: Pacific Breeze Vol.3 - Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-87 (Green Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Light In The Attic: Pacific Breeze Vol.3 - Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-87 (Green Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP

    compilation of rarities from a transitional period in City Pop

    Light In The Attic

    Pacific Breeze Vol.3 - Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-87 (Green Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Light In The Attic

    sale Current Price$22.95 Original Price$34.95

    "Light in the Attic’s Pacific Breeze series has supplied the world’s growing legions of Japanese music fans with an expertly curated selection of t...

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  • Colored Music: Colored Music +1 (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Colored Music: Colored Music +1 (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    1-of-a-kind 1981 Japanese new wave-punk-funk hybrid, Lab fave!

    Colored Music

    Colored Music +1 (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Nipponophone

    sale Current Price$29.95 Original Price$39.95

    Formed by Ichiko Hashimoto and Atsuo Fujimoto shortly after their previous band toured with YMO, Colored Music released this self-titled album in 1...

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  • Testpattern: Apres-Midi (Haruomi Hosono, Japan Import) Vinyl LP Testpattern: Apres-Midi (Haruomi Hosono, Japan Import) Vinyl LP

    Japanese synth-pop holy grail prod. by Haruomi Hosono; 1st time on vinyl in 40+ years

    Testpattern

    Apres-Midi (Haruomi Hosono, Japan Import) Vinyl LP Sony Japan

    sale Current Price$34.95 Original Price$39.95

    "The once thought impossible-to-reissue album TESTPATTERN’s only work, APRES-MIDI (originally released on October 21, 1982), which consistently com...

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  • Lia: Tori No Uta / Farewell Song (AIR Analog Collector's Edition, Japan Import) Vinyl 12" Lia: Tori No Uta / Farewell Song (AIR Analog Collector's Edition, Japan Import) Vinyl 12"

    official Japanese reissue of anime music rarity, plus remixes

    Lia

    Tori No Uta / Farewell Song (AIR Analog Collector's Edition, Japan Import) Vinyl 12" Ookami Koubou

    sale $69.95

    "One of the most difficult-to-obtain titles for ani-song/game music records! Event-only, ultra-rare analog record 'Tori No Uta', a masterpiece so h...

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  • Grey October Sound: Lo-Fi City Pop (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Grey October Sound: Lo-Fi City Pop (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    lo-fi study beats remixes of Tatsuro Yamashita, Mariya Takeuchi, Miki Matsubara, Taeko Onuki + more!

    Grey October Sound

    Lo-Fi City Pop (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP P-Vine

    sale $42.95

    "Following the release of Lo-Fi Ghibli in 2022; lo-fi hip-hop covers of classic Ghibli songs, the underground hip-hop producer Grey October Sound a...

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  • Grey October Sound: Lo-Fi Ghibli 2 (Japan Import) Vinyl LP Grey October Sound: Lo-Fi Ghibli 2 (Japan Import) Vinyl LP

    lo-fi study beats remixes of songs from Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle + more

    Grey October Sound

    Lo-Fi Ghibli 2 (Japan Import) Vinyl LP P-Vine

    sale $39.95

    "The album Lo-Fi Ghibli became a hit worldwide with covers of Studio Ghibli songs in a Lo-Fi hip-hop style, and it made Grey October Sound known no...

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