Junko Ohashi - MAGICAL Ohashi Junko no Sekai III [100% Pure LP]
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT73723 Japan 2025
GB£61.55
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Clear Vinyl, 180g
Junko Ohashi's third best album, which has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years due to the global popularity of city pop, is finally being released on the revived super high-end vinyl record "100% Pure LP"!
The album features danceable urban groove numbers that are popular overseas, such as "Telephone Number" and "I LOVE YOU SO," as well as the magnificent ballad "Twilight," which highlights her overwhelming vocal ability, and "Love is Magic," which features a duet with Monta Yoshinori!
Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Seam Split *The image is not from the actual item.
This was Eiichi Ohtaki's masterpiece and a huge hit.
Exquisite sound-making and beautiful melodies that are well-versed in good old American pop.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
GB£45.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A masterpiece that everyone loves and an impressive piece of work.
From up-tempo songs to ballads, these are songs that everyone has heard at least once.
AIR RAL-8801 Japan 1982
GB£50.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A work that allows you to fully enjoy the overflowing talent.
Music that matches the resort atmosphere.
Soul, Jazz-Rock, Ballad, City Pop
MOON MOON-28008 Japan 1983
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Tatsuro Yamashita's seventh work. A timeless classic that is still loved today.
Includes "Christmas Eve," a long-running hit that is considered to be Tatsuro Yamashita's masterpiece.
EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
GB£5.77
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Obi has significant tear, Tape on Obi, Sticker on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
GB£39.82
GB£32.00 Limited Time Offer
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Side A of the soundtrack album consists of original songs and side B of cover songs.
The soundtrack for "Big Wave," a documentary film about marine sports such as surfing, released in 1984. Side A is made up of original songs, including some written specifically for the film, and side B is made up of cover songs by The Beach Boys and others.
EXPRESS ETP-72071 Japan 1975
GB£4.68
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
3rd album under the name Yumi Arai
The third album is a bright and pop album, a departure from the introspective previous albums. The historic Tin Pan Alley performance on the title track "Cobalt Hour" is a must-listen.
City Pop, Disco, Soul, Synth-pop
FOR LIFE 28K-63 Japan 1983
GB£58.74
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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.
RCA RVL-8047, JPL1-1684 Japan 1980
GB£15.50
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
City pop packed with great songs.
City pop featuring excellent songwriters such as Tatsuro Yamashita, Carol Bayer Sager, Mari Hayashi, Yasuhiro Abe, and Kingo Hamada.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Tear on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
EXPRESS ETP-90175 Japan 1982
GB£6.33
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Booklet *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece representing the 80's.
A work that is filled with the essence of Yuming.
Akina Nakamori - Fantasy (Gensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12570 Japan 1983
GB£4.14
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
Pop music that gives the impression of infinite possibilities as a new-age diva.
Japanese pop has established infinite possibilities.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic Orchestra
ALFA ALR-6020 Japan 1979
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
It sparked a techno boom.
Oriental Electronic Pop
Akina Nakamori - Best Akina Memoires
REPRISE L-12590 Japan 1983
GB£5.23
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
A best album from their debut early days! Includes big hits.
This work is notable for its songs, modern arrangements, and vocals that range from tough to mellow.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Contains 10 songs including hit singles and no throwaways.
While taking advantage of her slightly raspy singing voice, she emphasizes her high, soaring voice. This song vividly expresses the changing seasons.
Akina Nakamori - Variation (Hensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12550 Japan 1982
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Calender
Her charm blossoms in her second work.
Pop music with a friendly voice.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Another Summer
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, City Pop
VAP 30170-28 Japan 1985
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This "summer" album was the first to reach number one on the album charts.
Their 4th album, released in 1985. It was the only original album released during the summer (June to August) and included the single "Futari no Natsu Monogatari," which was used as a CM song and became a huge hit.
Takako Mamiya - LOVE TRIP [hyakupasento Pure LP]
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT73701 Japan 2025
GB£61.55
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Clear Vinyl, 180g
This is the only album released in 1982, featuring Takako Mamiya's exquisitely pleasant vocals backed by skilled musicians. This miraculous '80s city pop masterpiece has gained particularly high acclaim in recent years, and is finally being revived and released on the super high-end vinyl record "100% Pure LP"!
Using 96kHz/24bit WAV files newly transferred from the original analog master tapes, the mastering has been as flat as possible to preserve the freshness and dynamic range of the sound, resulting in a natural sound that is faithful to the original.
Akina Nakamori - Prologue Jyomaku
REPRISE L-12531 Japan 1982
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Original reissue in LP format.
Pop music with the addition of "BEST Ⅲ" and a total of 18 titles reprinted in the original format.
ALFA ALR-28015 Japan 1981
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scuff on Cover, Discoloration on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
A popular album known as the best of YMO.
Experimental Japanese electro-classic.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Greatest Hits Of Tatsuro Yamashita
AIR RAL-8803 Japan 1982
GB£26.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Booklet *The image is not from the actual item.
Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
KITTY 28MS 0090 Japan 1985
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This was their biggest hit, reaching number one on the Oricon charts and number one for the year.
An emotional Japanese pop song featuring Tamaki's melodious music and Matsui's romantic lyrics.
