Kazuhiko Kato - Utakata no Opera

New Wave, Ska, Synth-pop, Dub, City Pop

WARNER BROS. K-12001W, KZ-1W Japan 3237530 1980

GB£449~930

Bold use of electronics.

A pioneering masterpiece of world music.

Madness - In The City / Shut Up

Pop Rock, Ska

STIFF VIPX-1609 Japan 1917795 1982

GB£6.31

Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)

*The image is not from the actual item.

A hit single by British working-class band Madness

Popular for its pop, ska and cynical, yet humorous music videos, this song was also used in a Honda city commercial in Japan, where it became a hit along with the centipede dance that the band performed in the commercial.

Specials - Special A.K.A. Live!

Ska, Vocal

CHRYSALIS WWS-10002 Japan 2245742 1980

GB£12.80

Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)

LINER

A powerful EP that captures the heat of live ska.

The album conveys the energy of the band and the sense of unity with the audience through a live performance featuring powerful horns and rhythm guitars. Mixing their signature songs with covers, this album captures the atmosphere of a live performance.

Various - Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea

New Wave, Power Pop, Ska, Classic Rock

ATLANTIC P-5595/6A Japan 3907576 1981

GB£780~980

*The image is not from the actual item.

A live album from a charity concert featuring a lineup of amazing artists.

A live album released in 1981 featuring a concert in support of Cambodian refugees organized by Paul McCartney and Kurt Waldheim.

Specials - Specials

Ska

Chrysalis CP21-6058 Japan 3915949 1989

GB£879~1960

*The image is not from the actual item.

A key figure in the 2TONE/SKA movement.

It was produced by Elvis Costello.

Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever / I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever

Ska

Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN none Japan 5958080 1964

GB£13.88

Media : New (M)

An essential masterpiece for mainstream ska.

The passionate duo with fantastic vocal talent sings with amazing perfection.

Rancid - Life Won't Wait

Punk, Ska

Epitaph ESCA-6950 Japan 15747143 1998

GB£380~580

*The image is not from the actual item.

NOFX - Heavy Petting Zoo

Ska, Punk

Epitaph 86457-2 US 7905984

GB£930~980

*The image is not from the actual item.

Bridging the line between provocation and humor

This album transcends the boundaries of punk rock, mixing provocative humor and social satire.

NOFX - War on Erroism

Ska, Punk

Fat Wreck Chords FAT 657-2 Non Japan 12323383 2009

GB£1873~2740

Rancid - Indestructible

Ska, Punk

Epitaph EICP 234 Japan 10351730 2003

GB£449~898

*The image is not from the actual item.

Rancid has become indestructible.

A simple and catchy "punk anthem" album.