Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
CBS SONY SOPO 100, SOPO-100 Japan 1975
GB£5480~5480
No. 1 in the UK and US! An album paying tribute to original member Syd Barrett.
The album contains lyrical songs such as "Wish You Were Here," which became the band's signature song.
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock, Prog Rock
EMI EMS-80324 Japan 1973
GB£56.04
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
with Booklet
*The image is not from the actual item.
What is a concept album? If you want to know the answer, check out this album.
The eighth album, released in 1973, was a concept album on the theme of "madness" lurking in the human heart. "Money" was released as a single in the US, and led the hit of this album.
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
ODEON EOP-80778 Japan 1973
GB£23980~25980
What is a concept album? If you want to know the answer, check out this album.
The eighth album, released in 1973, was a concept album on the theme of "madness" lurking in the human heart. "Money" was released as a single in the US, and led the hit of this album.
Art Rock, Alternative Rock, Prog Rock
CBS SONY 40AP 1750~1 Japan 1979
GB£7480~17480
A spectacular rock opera album that took the world by storm.
A double concept album released in 1979. It reached number 3 in the UK and number 1 in the US, and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The lead single, "Another Brick in the Wall," also reached number 1 in both the US and the UK.
Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother
Symphonic Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
ODEON OP-80102 Japan 1970
GB£15.50
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Stain on Liner, Fogged on Media
Released in 1970, this album debuted at number one in the UK.
A masterpiece that still feels fresh today.
CBS SONY 25AP 2000 Japan 1981
GB£380~579
*The image is not from the actual item.
This album gained the band immense popularity in Japan and was their first top ten hit.
The third album was released in 1981. The single "Goodbye Elenor" (with "Turn Back" on the B-side) was their first hit in Japan. The final track on the album, "If It's the Last Night," was also re-released as a single.
EMI EMS-80322 Japan 1971
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Stain on Liner, Mark on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
An early masterpiece that beautifully blends the unique qualities of all four members.
Expressed with a unique sound that emphasizes a pastoral atmosphere.
CBS SONY 25AP 1700 Japan 1979
GB£299~1526
This album has no throwaway songs, with many songs being re-released as singles.
The second album released in 1979. It was a work that showed the band's true potential as a rock band more than their debut album "TOTO/Space Knights". It also includes songs that approach hard rock.
Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery
JET 25AP 1600, 25AP 1600(JT) Japan 1979
GB£2480~4480
*The image is not from the actual item.
ELO's most successful album, with worldwide sales.
Released in 1979. It stayed at number one in the UK for five weeks and reached number five in the US.
Styx - Paradise Theater - Laser Etched Disc -
A&M AMP-28022 Japan 1980
GB£380~749
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece by Styx, a band representative of American progressive hard rock.
Released in 1981, it topped the Billboard 200 for a total of three weeks.
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Tarkus
ATLANTIC P-8133A Japan 1971
GB£350~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
EL&P's breakthrough work, which marked the beginning of science fiction fantasy.
This was the turning point that brought the synthesizer machine into public recognition.
Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
ODEON OP-80375 Japan 1971
GB£3980~13980
An early masterpiece that beautifully blends the unique qualities of all four members.
Expressed with a unique sound that emphasizes a pastoral atmosphere.
CBS SONY 25AP 2410 Japan 1983
GB£7280~7280
A masterpiece from just before the band fell apart.
A mysterious, heavy and dark sound that seems to deliberately disrupt the balance of the band.
WARNER PIONEER P-10116A Japan 1976
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crinkle/Crease on Liner, Scratch/damage on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
A concept album representative of progressive rock.
Overwhelming scale, intricate song structure, and unwavering technique.
Carmen Maki - Carmen Maki & Oz
POLYDOR MR 5053 Japan 1975
GB£580~1780
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that shocked the Japanese rock scene.
Their live performances featured hard rock with guitars, but the album made effective use of keyboards.
DOUGHNUT DTP-72003 Japan 1974
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Japan's oldest hard rock band! Breaking preconceived notions.
With his outstanding technique and musical talent, he invigorated the rock scene in the 1970s.
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery
Psychedelic Rock, Avantgarde, Prog Rock, Classic Rock
MANTICORE P-8395M Japan 1973
GB£980~1880
*The image is not from the actual item.
This was his first release on his own label and his last studio album from his prime.
Released in 1973, this is his fifth album. It is also his first release from his self-founded label, Manticore Records. The album is dominated by the epic suite Karn Evil 9.
Alan Parsons Project - Vulture Culture
ARISTA 25RS-239 Japan 1985
GB£13.34
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover, Discoloration on Obi
*The image is not from the actual item.
A concept album based on Edgar Allan Poe.
Pop, simple, lyrical and melodic sound.
ATLANTIC P-8207A Japan 1972
GB£1980~2480
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Beautiful and tense guitar and saxophone playing.
A mixture of beautiful songs, stormy jazz rock, and the best of the pop world.
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery
MANTICORE P-10114M Japan 1976
GB£780~1280
*The image is not from the actual item.
This was his first release on his own label and his last studio album from his prime.
Released in 1973, this is his fifth album. It is also his first release from his self-founded label, Manticore Records. The album is dominated by the epic suite Karn Evil 9.
WARNER BROS P-10304A Japan 1977
GB£449~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
The eighth studio album from progressive rock band Yes.
This much talked about album was made after Rick Wakeman left the band and each member pursued a solo career, with Wakeman rejoining the band.
EPIC 25AP 311 Japan 1976
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
*The image is not from the actual item.
This is the album that marks the peak of the band's musical talent.
A highly accomplished album that combines complex structure, lyrical melodies, and outstanding performance skills.
King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King
POLYDOR 25MM 0261 Japan 1983
GB£31.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic British rock and progressive rock album.
It combines a wide range of genres including rock, country, folk, jazz and classical.
