BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
GB£480~1380
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Ryojiro Furusawa Lee Oskar - Ano Koro
BETTER DAYS YF-7032-N Japan 1981
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Turned-up Corners
*The image is not from the actual item.
He works beyond the boundaries of genres and demonstrates his wide range of musical tastes!
A heartfelt album featuring nostalgic harmonica.
BETTER DAYS YF-7020-N Japan 1981
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
Kazumi Band - Talk You All Tight
BETTER DAYS YF-7022-N(BD) Japan 1981
GB£579~980
A 1981 album from the BETTER DAYS label by KAZUMI BAND, a group of purely Japanese musicians.
The album was produced by Mike Mainieri, who also produced the previous album, "TO CHI KA," but while the previous album was made with a gathering of top American musicians, this one features a gathering of first-class Japanese musicians and was produced in New York.
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Thousand Knives Of
BETTER DAYS YX-7586-ND Japan 1978
GB£5480~8480
An immortal monument that goes beyond a masterpiece.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's debut album, released in 1978.
BETTER DAYS YF-7001-N Japan 1980
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A masterpiece that will remain in the history of Japanese jazz vocals
A monumental album that brings to fruition Eri Ohno's rich expressiveness.
BETTER DAYS YF-7037-N Japan 1981
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Stain on Liner
Featuring acoustic guitar at the forefront, this is a preview of the future.
Released in 1981, this work was a culmination of their activities up to that point, and also had a major influence on their subsequent work.
BETTER DAYS YF-7034-N Japan 1981
GB£26.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Bad (G)
LINER, Obi Cut Off, Tear on Obi, Crease/Crinkle on Obi
*The image is not from the actual item.
Kazumi Watanabe - Olive's Step
BETTER DAYS YX-7580-ND Japan 1977
GB£980~1280
Amazing technique and overflowing freshness.
The genius guitarist, Kazumi Watanabe, unbridledly burned out all of his incredible talent.
Children Of Earth - Silkroad Crossing
Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
BETTER DAYS YX-5019-N Japan 1979
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Makoto Kubota & The Sunset Gang - Second Line
BETTER DAYS COJA-9424 Japan 2021
GB£24.70
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
This 1979 work was created in response to a fascination with the unique rhythm of New Orleans, the second line. This vinyl reissue has been meticulously remastered by Makoto Kubota herself!
Guests include Haruomi Hosono, Levon Helm, Steve Cropper, Bobby Charles, and Ronnie Barron. Includes "Roochoo Gumbo" and "Iko Iko."
Better Days COCA-11111 Japan 1993
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, Scuff on Case, Plastic Discoloration on Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Makoto Kubota & the Sunset Orchestra - Second Line
BETTER DAYS YX-5021-N Japan 1979
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Seam Split
BETTER DAYS YB-7010~11-ND Japan 1981
GB£780~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
A huge hit during the heyday of fusion!
A passionate, masterpiece live album showcasing new generation 4-beat jazz.
Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Smooth Jazz
BETTER DAYS YF-7052-BD Japan 1982
GB£1080~1480
A masterpiece that tackles jazz standards and pop covers.
This is an album that allows you to fully enjoy Eri Ohno's charm as a jazz singer.
Contemporary Jazz, Experimental, Avant-garde Jazz
BETTER DAYS YF-7047-N Japan 1982
GB£9.82
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Light Mark on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Akira Sakata - 20 Personalities Akira Sakata Sings
Contemporary Jazz, Experimental
BETTER DAYS YF-7006-N Japan 1980
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A genius roaring between jazz and the avant-garde
An extraordinary expression where 20 musical "personalities" intersect
BETTER DAYS COJA-9476 Japan 2022
GB£4480~4950
This cutting-edge work was released only on CD in 1982. This "avant-garde, yet pop" piece is now available on record!
Moonriders' eighth original album, described as a "masterpiece that came too early."
Fusion, Modal, Fusion, Jazz-Funk
BETTER DAYS YX-7590-ND Japan 1979
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
24th Street Band - Share Your Dreams
BETTER DAYS YX-7268-ND Japan 1980
GB£4.96
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scuff on Cover, Discoloration on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic album from the golden age of fusion, originating from New York.
It has an urban groove and mellow sound.
Ryojiro Furusawa Lee Oskar - Friendly
BETTER DAYS YF-7063-BD Japan 1982
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
BETTER DAYS YF-7054-BD Japan 1982
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Rowan, Greene & The Red Hot Pickers - Bluegrass Album
BETTER DAYS YX-7225-N Japan 1979
GB£10.10
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
Toots Thielemans - Midnight Cruiser
BETTER DAYS YF-7067-BD Japan 1983
GB£780~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
Midnight Cruiser's Epic Journey
Toots Thielemans' paintings of urban scenes at night.
24th. Street Band - Share Your Dreams
Better Days YX7268NDPROMO Japan 1980
GB£5.22
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Printed label promo, Ring Wear on Cover, Crease/Crinkle on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic album from the golden age of fusion, originating from New York.
It has an urban groove and mellow sound.
BETTER DAYS COCA 12797→8 Japan 1995
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER, Media Soiled, Case Soiled
A huge hit during the heyday of fusion!
A passionate, masterpiece live album showcasing new generation 4-beat jazz.
ASAP, Tsutsuko Kuru, JEFFREY JON PFEIFER, Ami Ozaki, Yumi Matsutoya, CAMI LEE ELEN, JEFF PFEIFER, Masumi Kawamura; DAVID H CHESTER - Vacation Hot Lovin'
Better Days COCA-10372 Japan 1992
GB£4.52
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scuff on Case, Plastic Discoloration on Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
Yukihiro Takahashi - Live 2018 Saravah Saravah!
BETTER DAYS COJA93612PROMO Japan 2020
GB£37.12
Media : Like New (M-), Jacket : Like New (M-), Obi : Like New (M-)
PROMO, SEALED, Promo Stamp
Yorkshire Rapper - Put Our Heads Together
Better Days Records, Inc. Days 012 UK 2005
GB£12.81
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Generic
Mark on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Chikako Shiraki - Utsumukikagenni
BETTER DAYS YX-5015-AX Japan 1979
GB£480~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
A hidden gem of Japanese pop that resonates with sadness and purity.
A gentle yet deep emotional expression is contained in the quiet expression.
BETTER DAYS YF7020NPROMO Japan 1981
GB£6.85
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
BETTER DAYS YF-7033-N (BD) Japan 1981
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
24th Street Band - 24th Street Band
Better Days COCA-11119 Japan 1993
GB£6.85
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scuff on Case, Plastic Discoloration on Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
The hottest session group in New York.
Released in 1979, limited to Japan.
Kazumi Watanabe - Olive's Step
BETTER DAYS YX-7580-ND Japan 1977
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
*The image is not from the actual item.
Amazing technique and overflowing freshness.
The genius guitarist, Kazumi Watanabe, unbridledly burned out all of his incredible talent.
Wha-Ha-Ha - Getahaitekonakucha
Free Jazz, Avantgarde, Experimental
BETTER DAYS YF-7041-N Japan 1981
GB£3480~3980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Various - Love -john Lennon Forever
Soft Rock, Soul-Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Easy Listening
Better Days COCA9371 Japan 1991
GB£4.52
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Case Soiled, CD Tray Claws Broken, Minor Scratch on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Kazumi Watanabe - Unicorn / Manhattan Flu Dance
BETTER DAYS YK-149-N Japan 1980
GB£879~930
*The image is not from the actual item.
Joe Claussell - Trip Do Brasil
BETTER DAYS SAMP6271PROMO Non Japan
GB£12.80
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, Promotion Only
Kazumi Watanabe - Talk You All Tight (UHQCD)
BETTER DAYS COCB-54214 Japan 2017
GB£2200~2200
A 1981 album from the BETTER DAYS label by KAZUMI BAND, a group of purely Japanese musicians.
The album was produced by Mike Mainieri, who also produced the previous album, "TO CHI KA," but while the previous album was made with a gathering of top American musicians, this one features a gathering of first-class Japanese musicians and was produced in New York.
BETTER DAYS COCA-11110 Japan 1993
GB£12.08
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Various - Better Days Of Better Days
BETTER DAYS COCA10565 Japan
GB£4.60
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media
Better Days COCB-54215 Japan 2017
GB£1780~2200
Featuring acoustic guitar at the forefront, this is a preview of the future.
Released in 1981, this work was a culmination of their activities up to that point, and also had a major influence on their subsequent work.
BETTER DAYS COCB-54213 Japan 2017
GB£1780~2200
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Children of the Earth - Silkroad Crossing
Psychedelic, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
BETTER DAYS YX-5019-N Japan 1979
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
L.A. Workshop, New Yorker - Norwegian Wood II
Better Days CA-3412 Japan 1989
GB£9.01
Media : Bad (VG-)
Scuff on Case, Pronounced Scratch on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
BETTER DAYS YX-7200-N Japan 1977
GB£1480~2980
Japanese Country Rock
A fascinating hidden gem from a musician from Okinawa.
A.S.A.P. (As Soon As Possible) - Graduation
Better Days CA-4613 Japan 1990
GB£449~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
L.A. Workshop - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Better Days 32CA-2725 Japan 2021
GB£249~449
*The image is not from the actual item.
Expressing "Norwegian Wood" through music
The album features a star-studded lineup of musicians representing the fusion and AOR scene of the time, including Steve Lukather.
Wha Ha Ha - SHINU TOKI WA BETSU
Art Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental
BETTER DAYS YF-7018-AX Japan 1981
GB£980~2480
The Fantasy of Japanese Art Rock
This is the mysterious world of sound created by Wahaha.
BETTER DAYS YF-7037-N Japan 1981
GB£1280~1480
Featuring acoustic guitar at the forefront, this is a preview of the future.
Released in 1981, this work was a culmination of their activities up to that point, and also had a major influence on their subsequent work.
Makoto Kubota & the Sunset Orchestra - Lucky Old Sun
Better Days COJA-9423 Japan 2021
GB£24.69
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Japanese Country Rock
A fascinating hidden gem from a musician from Okinawa.
Better Days 28CY-2867 Japan 1988
GB£15.82
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Minor Scratch on Media, Scuff on Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
Kazumi Band - Talk You All Tight
Better Days COCA-12805 Japan 1995
GB£7.39
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Scuff on Case, Minor Scratch on Media, Crack in Case
*The image is not from the actual item.
A 1981 album from the BETTER DAYS label by KAZUMI BAND, a group of purely Japanese musicians.
The album was produced by Mike Mainieri, who also produced the previous album, "TO CHI KA," but while the previous album was made with a gathering of top American musicians, this one features a gathering of first-class Japanese musicians and was produced in New York.
Big Bird, Toots Thielemans - First Live
Better Days YX7598ND Japan 1979
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo, Stain on Liner, Hard Stain on Cover
Ronnie Barron, Levon Helm - Smile Of Life / Levon Helm And The Rco All Stars Sampler
BETTER DAYS Y-180 Japan 1977
GB£29.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, Promotion Only, White label promo, Hard Stain on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
BETTER DAYS YF7052BDPROMO Japan 1982
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo, Seam Split, Obi Cut Off, Thin marks on disc
BETTER DAYS YF-7012-ND Japan 1981
GB£879~1480
*The image is not from the actual item.
Japanese funk band explores urban groove
A world of sophisticated urban funk.
Kazumi Band - Talk You All Tight
BETTER DAYS YF7022NPROMO Japan 1981
GB£8.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
Toots Thielemans - Apple Dimple
BETTER DAYS YX-7256-ND Japan 1980
GB£449~580
The delicate scenery depicted by the harmonica and the quiet lingering sound supported by the guitar
The album is centered around harmonica and guitar, interweaving standards and film music, creating a tranquil and emotional album.
BETTER DAYS YF-7034-N Japan 1981
GB£29.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo, Promo sticker, Hard Stain on Cover
Makoto Kubota & the Sunset Orchestra - Second Line
BETTER DAYS YX5021NPROMO Japan 1979
GB£39.82
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
Marie Igarashi - Anata no geshuku / Waka te kita no ha
BETTER DAYS YK508NPROMO Japan 1979
GB£4.61
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
PROMO, Writing on Front Cover, Printed label promo
*The image is not from the actual item.
Various - John Lennon Forever - Tribute to John
Better Days, Columbia Music Entertainment COCP-50960-1 Japan 2006
GB£2850~3000
*The image is not from the actual item.
BETTER DAYS YX7589NDPROMO Japan
GB£5.77
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo
Post Bop, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz
Better Days 28CY-2868 Japan 1988
GB£9.66
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
He has gained popularity for his wide range of styles!
A live album recorded at a New York live house.
Yasuaki Shimizu, Saxophonettes - L'automne A Pekin
BETTER DAYS 28CY-2371 Japan 1988
GB£2980~2980
*The image is not from the actual item.
BETTER DAYS COCA-9241 Japan 1991
GB£249~249
*The image is not from the actual item.
A collection of covers that color the sophisticated landscape of J-POP.
An elegant singing voice breathes new life into a classic song, making this a fine example of adult contemporary music.
ASAP - Japan Tour '90 In Tokyo
BETTER DAYS COLA-3012 Japan 1991
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER
Kazumi Band - Talk You All Tight
BETTER DAYS 28CY2369 Japan
GB£980~980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Chikako Shiraki - Otokotoonna no Lullaby
BETTER DAYS YK518PROMO Japan 1979
GB£3.88
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : No Cover
PROMO, White label promo, Light Mark on Media
Shed - Mahalia (In That Morning)
Better Days 12BET 108 UK 1992
GB£5.77
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : No Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Various - The Invitation From L.A.
Better Days CA-4588 Japan 1990
GB£23.28
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scuff on Case, Media Soiled
*The image is not from the actual item.
sly & the family stone - Every Dog Has His Day
Better Days COCY-80309 Japan 1996
GB£7.39
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Obi, Scuff on Case, Case Soiled, Minor Scratch on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
