Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
GB£50.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
Earth Wind & Fire - I Am (- Master Sound)
Fusion, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Disco
CBS SONY 25AP 1400 Japan 1979
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
This album marked a turning point for the group as they approached AOR.
Released in 1979, it reached number 3 on the Billboard pop chart and number 1 on the R&B chart.
CBS SONY SOPL 238 Japan 1973
GB£31.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
The most important "black funk manifesto" album that changed the very nature of music.
An important work from the heyday of the genius Herbie Hancock's electric music, which continues to have a wide-ranging and profound influence on music of the future, from jazz to funk and hip hop.
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
FLYING DISK VIJ-6012 Japan 1978
GB£4.14
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Slight Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
WARNER BROS P-11264 Japan 1982
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
The quality of the arrangements and songs is undoubtedly a masterpiece.
Featuring a variety of musical elements including rock and roll, jazz, soul, and R&B.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MPF 1136 Japan 1978
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
Miles Davis - Man With The Horn
CBS SONY 25AP 2095 Japan 1981
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Miles Davis' comeback album after six years of silence
A masterpiece that combines a pop quality that sets it apart from Miles' previous works.
Fusion, Classic Rock, Latin Jazz
CBS SONY 40AP 787~8 Japan 1977
GB£6.85
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Turned-up Corners *The image is not from the actual item.
A mix of passionate performances and highly polished studio recordings.
Enjoy Santana's magnificently wild guitar playing to your heart's content.
Jazz-Funk, Smooth Jazz, Fusion
POLYDOR 28MM 0250 Japan 1982
GB£8.47
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
WARNER BROS 9 23696-1, 1-23696 US 1982
GB£22.53
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover, Have Tape on Cover
The quality of the arrangements and songs is undoubtedly a masterpiece.
Featuring a variety of musical elements including rock and roll, jazz, soul, and R&B.
MCA VIM-6220 Japan 1980
GB£5.77
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Spyro Gyra's third album following their smash hit second
This is the third album by Spyro Gyra, a synonymous fusion band, and was certified gold after selling 500,000 copies five years after its release.
CBS SONY 28AH 1693 Japan 1984
GB£7.39
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
The 8th high-profile album by the band known as the Square
The album includes the songs "ALL ABOUT YOU" and "TRAVELERS," which were used in a Suntory whiskey commercial. The band's popularity increased when band member Takeshi Ito appeared in the commercial.
CBS SONY 25AP 2020 Japan 1981
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
CBS's later masterpiece albums
After producing a jazz album with Herbie Hancock, this pop and rock masterpiece sees the band return to their roots and take on their signature Latin style.
BETTER DAYS YX-7595-ND Japan 1979
GB£11.72
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece born from the passion that could only exist in that time and place.
A legendary band session that remains in the history of Japanese fusion music.
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds Of Fire
CBS SONY SOPL 175 Japan 1973
GB£12.80
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The best-selling album that had a major impact on jazz and rock
Mahavishnu Orchestra's 1973 second album, also known as a "fusion classic."
Jazz-Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Afro-Cuban, Fusion
CBS SONY SOPZ 7-8-9 Japan 1974
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media, with Pinup/Card Portrait
Their first live album was recorded at a concert in Osaka.
The first live album was released in 1974. It is a three-disc set that records the performance at the Osaka Koseinenkin Hall from July 3rd to 4th, 1973.
CBS SONY 25AP 990 Japan 1978
GB£6.85
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that will go down in fusion album history, combining elements of various genres.
This work was released in 1978. It is filled with songs that were born from the exquisite blend of Jazz/Fusion-based sounds, Progressive Rock, and elements of Latin and other world music.
Sugar Loaf Express - Sugar Loaf Express
JVC VIDC-2E Japan 1977
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Crease/Crinkle on Obi *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.
MCA VIM 6195 Japan 1979
GB£11.18
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media, Crease/Crinkle on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The Crusaders' hit album, also known as the bible of fusion music.
After overcoming the departure of a member in 1976, the band welcomed female singer Randy Crawford and the first song, "Street Life," became a hit.
FLYING DISK VIJ-28003 Japan 1980
GB£7.23
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Terumasa Hino is one of Japan's leading jazz trumpeters.
This album was recorded in New York, following "City Connection" released the previous year.
