Ray Parker Jr - A Woman Needs Love
ARISTA 25RS-121 Japan 1981
GB£3.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The fourth album that solidified the popularity of Ray Parker Jr., a master of contemporary urban soul.
Ray Parker Jr. is also famous for the theme song to the movie "Ghostbusters," but this is a song he had previously had a hit with his own band.
JD Souther - You're Only Lonely
CBS SONY 25AP 1632 Japan 1979
GB£3.44
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jungle Jane
EAST WORLD WTP-90411 Japan 1986
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A pop melody unique to Masayoshi Takanaka!
The sophisticated arrangement creates an urban mood.
Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup
ROLLING STONES ESS-63002 Japan 1973
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
The 1973 album reached number one in both the UK and the US.
After reaching the peak of their popularity on their US tour the previous year, the band was inspired by Bob Marley's breakthrough and recorded this album in Jamaica.
Talking Heads - Remain In Light
SIRE RJ-7691 Japan 1980
GB£50.64
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston
Soul, Synth-pop, Disco, Funk, Ballad, Contemporary R&B, Rhythm & Blues, Pop Rock, Dance-pop, Vocal
ARISTA AL 8-8212 US 1985
GB£14.69
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Turned-up Corners, Heavy Mark on Media, Hype Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
Includes the single that reached number one in the US.
Soul music that peaked at number 4 on Japan's Oricon LPA chart.
Thelonious Monk - Thelonious Himself
MILESTONE SMJ-6053M Japan 1974
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Released in 1974. A masterpiece by Thelonious Monk, a pioneer of bebop known for composing standards.
You can enjoy his unique style of improvisation.
Yoko Oginome - Dancing Hero / Zenmaijikake No Suiyoubi
VICTOR SV-9069 Japan 1985
GB£9.01
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Crease/Crinkle on Cover, Scuff on Cover, Mark on Media, write on label *The image is not from the actual item.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Public Pressure
ALFA ALR-6033 Japan 1980
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Cover Soiled
This was their first live album and their first to reach number one on the Oricon charts.
The band's first live album, released in 1980. This album was compiled and recorded from four live shows: a one-off at GREAK THEATER (LA), London and NY from the first WORLD TOUR, and a trium
CONTEMPORARY LAX 3010, LAX-3010, S 7530 Japan 1974
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Light Mark on Media
An immortal tenor trio work in the history of modern jazz.
The piano-less arrangement highlights the saxophone, exuding a mysterious charm.
Akina Nakamori - My Best Thanks (Arihureta Keshiki / Yokan / Don't Tell Me This is Love)
REPRISE L-4101 Japan 1985
GB£4.25
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Booklet, Obi has slight tear
The third mini album with the obi copy "Because Akina is so graphic!!"
It includes "Yokan," a track from the album released in the same year, as well as new songs "Arifureta Fuukei," and "Don't Tell Me This is Love."
Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
CASABLANCA 28S-165 Japan 1983
GB£3.62
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Heavy Mark on Media, Media Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1983. Donna Summer's biggest hit of the 80's.
The title track, "She Works Hard For The Money," peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stylistics - Stylistics Greatest Hits 24
AVCO SWX-9003~4 Japan 1975
GB£3.62
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Cover Soiled, Media Soiled, Heavy Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
UNION GU-2003 Japan 1980
GB£4.00
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Asami Kado's second album exudes elegance and charm without any media exposure.
This work, titled "Smell Bag," includes songs such as "C'est Si Bon," which he composed with Kazuko Kobayashi, and "A Slope with No Downhills," for which he wrote the lyrics.
EPIC 28・3H-61 Japan 1982
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece filled with timeless classics.
The third album released in 1982. A masterpiece among masterpieces, with a lineup of classic songs such as the title song "SOMEDAY" and "Rock & Roll Night" that are still indispensable to liv
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas
PHONOGRAM FEED 112, FEED-112 Japan 1984
GB£5.07
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
The Band Aid project was a charity hit of the 80s.
The solo sections in the song featuring Paul Young, Boy George, and U2's Bono are a must-listen.
Miyuki Nakajima - Minna Itte Shimatta
AARD VARK VF-9003 Japan 1976
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Featured in "Wamono Rare Groove" magazine.
Their second album was released in 1976.
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
Blue Note TOCP-66001 Japan 2002
GB£4.52
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
CD Tray Claws Broken, Crack in Case *The image is not from the actual item.
Norah Jones' self-titled, smash-hit debut album
This is an album where you can enjoy her urban country style singing voice. She has won numerous awards including Grammy Awards. She is ranked high on the US album sales rankings.
Sugar Loaf Express - Sugar Loaf Express
JVC VIDC-2E Japan 1977
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece of early Lee Ritenour's solid fusion music.
This was the second album by Gentle Thoughts, then led by Lee Ritenour. It is a masterpiece that is well worth listening to, recorded in one take without stopping either side.
DEBUT VIJ-5001M, DEB 5001, VIJ-5001Ⓜ︎, DEB-124 Japan 1976
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Tear on Obi
This is the only recording by these five people.
A masterpiece featuring a historic collaboration between jazz masters.
CAPITOL EPS-80232 Japan 1975
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
His second solo album, released in collaboration with his first wife Linda and Paul McCartney, was his first collaborative work.
Paul himself plays many of the instruments, and other top New York musicians of the time also participate, including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
ELEKTRA P-11463 Japan 1984
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Stain on Liner, Hard Stain on Inner Sleeve
This is the band's biggest selling masterpiece.
The overall result is more pop than the previous work.
Reo Speedwagon - Wheels Are Turnin'
EPIC 28•3P-557 Japan 1984
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Obi Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
An explosion of pop sensibility with mass appeal.
A representative American AOR and pop rock band of the 1980s.
