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  • Night School: All The Young Droids - Junkshop Synth Pop 1978-85 (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP

    early and rare DIY 80's synth tracks that helped birth electronic music

    Night School

    All The Young Droids - Junkshop Synth Pop 1978-85 (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER Night School

    sale $34.95

    "All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synth pop 1978-1985 is a new Double Vinyl / Double CD compilation that charts the underbelly of the epoch-defining ...

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  • Hitoshi Kurimoto: Crossover City Asayake - Japanese Fusion (Japan Import) Vinyl LP

    the best of JP fusion + jazz-funk; ft. Casiopea, Ryuichi Sakamoto + Yuji Ohno

    Hitoshi Kurimoto

    Crossover City Asayake - Japanese Fusion (Japan Import) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Great Tracks / Sony Japan

    sale $47.95

    "Carefully selected and supervised by Hitoshi Kurimoto, this compilation was designed to reach a new generation of listeners who are discovering th...

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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

    Tatsuro's soundtrack to the cult surf film ft. Beach Boys covers

    Tatsuro Yamashita

    Big Wave Original Motion Picture 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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  • Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock: As/I Thought It Was You Vinyl 7" Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock: As/I Thought It Was You Vinyl 7"

    covers of Herbie + Stevie from 1979 Butterfly LP; high quality Japan import 45

    Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock

    As/I Thought It Was You (Japan Import) Vinyl 7"

    sale $19.95

    I Thought It Was You. Lead single from Kimiko Kasai's sought-after 1979 collaboration with Herbie Hancock finally sees an official reissue on 45! R...

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  • Yurie Kokubu: Relief 72 Hours (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Yurie Kokubu: Relief 72 Hours (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    unique & funky 1983 debut from City Pop vocalist + Tatsuro Yamashita collaborator

    Yurie Kokubu

    Relief 72 Hours (Japan Import, Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP Great Tracks / Sony Japan

    sale $39.95

    "Yurie Kokubu's Relief 72 hours is back on colored vinyl! Yurie Kokubu is also known for being a chorus member of Tatsuro Yamashita's tour. Her deb...

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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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  • Kingo Hamada: Midnight Cruisin' (Japan Import, Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

    mellow urban Japanese AOR from 1982, several viral tracks

    Kingo Hamada

    Midnight Cruisin' (Japan Import, Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER Warner Music Japan

    sale $42.95

    "A reissue of the original album midnight cruisin' released by Kingo Hamada, a representative of the Japanese AOR scene, when he was a member of Al...

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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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  • Super Mario RPG: Original Sound Vinyl 4LP Boxset Super Mario RPG: Original Sound Vinyl 4LP Boxset

    its a-me, Mario!

    Super Mario RPG

    Original Sound Vinyl 4LP Boxset Square Enix

    sale $149.95

    "Vinyl record from the 2023 Nintendo Switch game Super Mario RPG released by Nintendo, is here! It includes newly arranged background music from th...

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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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  • Haruomi Hosono: Medicine Compilation From The Quiet Lodge Vinyl 2LP Haruomi Hosono: Medicine Compilation From The Quiet Lodge Vinyl 2LP

    1993 ambient electronic, acid house + downtempo explorations from YMO co-founder; Lab pick!

    Haruomi Hosono

    Medicine Compilation From The Quiet Lodge (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Victory

    sale $39.95

    "Haruomi Hosono's Medicine Compilation from the Quiet Lodge features ultimate ambient music that invites listeners to another world, including mast...

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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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  • 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$34.95 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 $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" - PRE-ORDER Lia: Tori No Uta / Farewell Song (AIR Analog Collector's Edition, Japan Import) Vinyl 12" - PRE-ORDER

    official repress of ultra-rare ani-song/game music classic ft. b-side remixes

    Lia

    Tori No Uta / Farewell Song (AIR Analog Collector's Edition, Japan Import) Vinyl 12" - PRE-ORDER 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 - PRE-ORDER 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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  • Masayoshi Takanaka: Brasilian Skies (Colored Vinyl, Japan Import) Vinyl LP Masayoshi Takanaka: Brasilian Skies (Colored Vinyl, Japan Import) Vinyl LP

    Japanese guitar legend explores samba + Brazilian sounds w/ contributions from Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Masayoshi Takanaka

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

    sale $39.95

    "Masayoshi Takanaka's 1978 work reflects the influence of Latin music and a free-spirited approach, created across studios in L.A., Rio de Janeiro,...

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  • Happy End: Kazemachi Roman (180g, Japan Import) Vinyl LP Happy End: Kazemachi Roman (180g, Japan Import) Vinyl LP

    most-wanted 1971 sophomore album from Haruomi Hosono's pre-YMO folk rock band

    Happy End

    Kazemachi Roman (180g, Japan Import) Vinyl LP URC

    sale Current Price$39.95 Original Price$44.95

    "Happy End's second album, the timeless masterpiece Kazemachi Roman released on heavy weight black vinyl for the first time! Latest 2024 cutting fr...

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  • Les Rallizes Denudes: YaneUra Oct. '80 Vinyl 2LP Les Rallizes Denudes: YaneUra Oct. '80 Vinyl 2LP

    1st official release of landmark 1980 live recording from JP psych band w/ a unique but short-lived lineup, ed. of 500

    Les Rallizes Denudes

    YaneUra Oct. '80 Vinyl 2LP Temporal Drift

    sale Current Price$34.95 Original Price$44.95

    "In 1980, Les Rallizes Dénudés welcomed guitarist Fujio Yamaguchi (The Dynamites, Murahachibu, Teardrops) to its fold. The unconventional pairing o...

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  • Music From Memory: Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-99 Vinyl 2LP Music From Memory: Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-99 Vinyl 2LP

    ambient + chillout music from 90s house + techno scene in Japan, Lab pick ✔️

    Music From Memory

    Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-99 Vinyl 2LP Music From Memory

    sale $39.95

    "We are proud to announce the next installment of our popular multi-artist compilation, Virtual Dreams: Virtual Dreams - Ambient Explorations in th...

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