EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
EXPRESS ETP-72071 Japan 1975
GB£9.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Hard Stain on Cover, Discoloration on Cover, Lyrics card included *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 : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media
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.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
GB£31.72
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media
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
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media, Media Soiled, Slight Tear on Cover *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£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *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£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
It sparked a techno boom.
Oriental Electronic Pop
Akina Nakamori - Best Akina Memoires
REPRISE L-12590 Japan 1983
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
GB£20.91
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This album marked a turning point musically, not only as a player but also as a stronger artist.
The third album released in 1978. It includes popular songs such as "BOMBER," "Shiosai," and "2000 Tons of Rain," which were frequently included in the setlists of later live shows. It is an experimental work that contains elements of various genres.
Yumi Matsutoya - Sakuban Oaishimasyou
EXPRESS ETP-90120 Japan 1981
GB£4.14
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Liner Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
This is Yuming's original album, which achieved the remarkable feat of reaching number one position 17 times in a row for 17 years.
The 12th album released in 1981. Includes "Tower Side Memory," "Machikado no Pessimist," "Matte Agetai," and more. This was a turning point for Yuming, and is characterized by its mysterious jacket and enigmatic title.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Another Summer
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, City Pop
VAP 30170-28 Japan 1985
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Hype Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
DISCOMATE DSF-8003 Japan 1980
GB£4.14
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Pinup/Card Portrait *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that produced hit songs with an overwhelming presence.
Pop with a rich analog feel.
RCA RVL-8036, JPL1-1463 Japan 1978
GB£7.39
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
A debut album that gives glimpses of his natural talent.
This was her debut album, released in 1978. It contains 11 songs, including her debut single "Come Back, My Time." Although she is now active as a singer-songwriter, at the beginning of her debut, her album consisted almost entirely of songs written by other artists.
KITTY 28MS 0090 Japan 1985
GB£9.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Lyrics card included *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Akina Nakamori - Bitter And Sweet
REPRISE L-12593 Japan 1985
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Pinup/Card Portrait, Discoloration on Liner *The image is not from the actual item.
Featuring a stellar lineup of writers including Yosui Inoue, EPO, ASKA, and Toshiki Kadomatsu, this album showed a glimpse of his potential as an artist.
This is the 7th album released in 1985. However, the obi and jacket say "8th ALBUM". The representative song "Kazari Janai No Yo Namida wa" is the lead single from this album. It is included in the new remix version.
Mariya Takeuchi - University Street
RCA RVL-8041 Japan 1979
GB£5.23
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Stain on Liner
A city pop classic that has sold over 200,000 copies and still sounds great today.
It includes the single "Dream of You - Lemon Lime Blue Wind" and "Tears of One-Sided Love," which became the B-side of the single "SEPTEMBER" that was later released.
Kayōkyoku, Dance-pop, City Pop
REPRISE L-12592 Japan 1984
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A collection of works that summarises her stable talent and activities as a singer.
Her singing voice is varied, from hit songs to songs with thrilling intros.
Akina Nakamori - New Akina Etranger
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, City Pop
REPRISE L-12580 Japan 1983
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Hard Stain on Inner Sleeve *The image is not from the actual item.
A glimpse of the artist's aspirations in this 4th album by a group of talented artists.
Released in 1983. European recording featuring Yoko Aki, Kazuo Zaitsu, Shinji Tanimura, Haruomi Hosono, and Yokohama Ginbae. No singles included.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT7360 Japan 2025
GB£28.85
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Yellow Vinyl
Nakahara Meiko, whose acclaim is growing globally following the recent revival of city pop, has had her second album, released in 1982, reissued on a clear yellow record!
This popular album is packed with songs that have especially attracted attention from overseas, such as the signature song "FANTASY," followed by "Gigolo," the strongest A-side that ends with "Go Away," and "FRIDAY MAGIC" that opens the B-side.
Kyozo Nishioka - GYPSY SONG / NEVER LAND
SOLID SOLID53 Japan 2026
GB£18.74
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Two tracks from the fourth album "South American Travel" by legendary Kansai singer-songwriter Kyozo Nishioka, released in 1979 and recorded in LA after traveling to Mexico, Miami, the Bahamas, and New Orleans, are now available on 7-inch for the first time!
This album includes "GYPSY SONG," one of his signature songs that has enthusiastically gained support among fans and has numerous cover versions, as well as "NEVER LAND," which features the impressive sound of steel pans and has a so-called Japanese reggae nuance!
EXPRESS ETP-72051 Japan 1975
GB£7.93
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Mark on Media
Arai Yumi's timeless 1973 debut album
Featuring her debut songs "I Don't Need an Answer," "I Can Say It," the title songs "Airplane Clouds," and "Paper Planes." Even before she was brought back into the spotlight with Hayao Miyazaki's "The Wind Rises," her introspective songwriting has maintained a timeless quality, and this is a masterpiece that shows off her strong songwriting.
