Masayoshi Takanaka - All Of Me
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9511 Japan 2025
GB£37.77
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Green Vinyl, 180g
His first best album.
This work gives a renewed impression of sophisticated tropical guitar sound.
City Pop, Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, Disco, Ballad
FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT,INC. FLJF-9535 Japan 2023
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, Blue Vinyl
The most successful collaboration between Anri and Toshiki Kadomatsu!
This album is not just pop music, but has a strong AOR and City Pop flavor.
Masayoshi Takanaka - JOLLY JIVE
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, J-pop
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9510 Japan 2025
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Yellow Vinyl
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
City Pop, City Pop, Boogie, Funk, New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
WARNER MUSIC JAPAN WQJL-207 Japan 2025
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl
Tomoko Aran's album "Fuyuukukan," which includes her song "Midnight Pretenders," has been re-pressed on clear blue vinyl! (Sound source: 2022 restored version, Hi-res 96 kHz/24bit)
With sound produced by Masatoshi Nishimura of FENCE OF DEFENSE, this is an innovative work that incorporates elements of new wave and rock, as well as mellow songs and experimental sounds.
OST, Bill Conti - Rocky
Post-Modern, Jazz-Funk, Neo-Classical, Easy Listening, Soundtrack, Score, Funk
UNITED ARTISTS FML-74 Japan 1977
GB£7.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Discoloration on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Needless to say, the soundtrack to the classic movie "Rocky."
A masterpiece with piano arrangements, R&B arrangements, and powerful training scenes.
Hozan Yamamoto - Akuma Ga Kirite Fue Wo Fuku
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Soundtrack, Disco, City Pop
COLUMBIA YX-5006-AX Japan 1978
GB£72.26
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
SONY MUSIC SOLUTIONS MHJL 436 Japan 2025
GB£28.85
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Singer-songwriter Cindy, who has also written songs for Miho Nakayama and sang chorus for Tatsuro Yamashita's live stage, has released her second album on vinyl.
It includes the single "Angel's Feelings" (a self-cover of a song written for Nakayama Miho) and "Believe in Us," which was also released as a single and is very popular among Japanese music DJs.
Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas 25th Anniversary Edition (Blu-spec CD2)
Gospel, Vocal, Ballad, Contemporary R&B, House, Garage House
SONY RECORDS INT'L SICP 31317-8 Japan 2019
GB£19.93
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
Hikaru Utada - First Love (180g)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9202/3 Japan 2022
Media : New (M)
It sparked the R&B movement.
A standard, orthodox melody and a shocking love song that changed the history of JPOP.
Donald Byrd - Stepping Into Tomorrow
Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Soul-Jazz
BLUE NOTE BN-LA368-G US 1975
GB£50.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover
EASTWORLD TOCT-12009 Japan 2012
GB£10.59
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
Modern Girl Meiko Nakahara's 3rd album released in 1983
This is one of the five popular first releases, reissued in 2010 with its cool mint green jacket.
Jazz-Funk, Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, City Pop
PHILIPS FW-5012 Japan 1976
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Tear on Obi
The first debut album featuring many talented musicians.
It is clear that Akiko Yano's unique style has been evident since her debut.
You & The Explosion Band - Lupin The 3rd 3
COLUMBIA YP-7073-AX Japan 1979
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media, Hard Stain on Cover
Featured in "Japanese Rare Groove."
Soundtrack with music by Yuji Ohno & YOU & EXPLOSION BAND.
Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous
Contemporary R&B, Dance-pop, New Jack Swing
Warner Bros. Records W 7562 (T) UK 1989
GB£5.60
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Bad (VG-)
Small Writing on Front Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover, Sticker on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium 1 (- Embossed Sleeve)
MOTOWN VIP-4~ 5 Japan 1982
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Cover, with Booklet
4 new songs! Includes the long full version of "Do I Do."
A piece that expresses Steven's style of funk number and reggae sound.
Theme, Soundtrack, Dialogue, Story
KING SKM(H)2326~7Ⓜ, SKM(H)2326-7Ⓜ Japan 1979
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hard Stain on Cover
anime - Animage karaoke song Book
Karaoke, Soundtrack, Boogie, Anison, Theme, Funk
ANIMAGE ANL1905 Japan 1985
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
Masayoshi Takanaka - Natsu Zen Kai
Funk, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Future Jazz, City Pop
KITTY 28MS 0060 Japan 1984
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Takayuki Inoue - Taiyo wo Nusunda Otoko
POLYDOR MR 7054 Japan 1979
GB£29.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Soft Rock
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 371 Japan 2024
GB£27.66
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, 180gc
A representative album of "Happy End."
The song expresses Western music sounds with a unique Japanese accent.
