MOON MOON-28018 Japan 1984
GB£56.04
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A masterpiece that remains unchanged for many years.
A city pop classic that needs no introduction and is also popular overseas
EXPRESS ETP-72001 Japan 1975
GB£7.93
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Remastered second album
This is a work that has a more pop feel than their previous works.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
GB£45.23
Media : Excellent (EX), 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.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover, Scratch/damage 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.
Earth Wind & Fire - Best Of Earth Wind & Fire Vol.1
CBS SONY 25AP 1190 Japan 1978
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
A best of album by Earth, Wind and Fire, popular in the soul/disco scene.
"Love Music" is a hidden gem written by S. Scarborough.
VAP 30152-28 Japan 1984
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
This is Momoko Kikuchi's memorable first album.
A city pop classic released in 1984.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Water Damaged, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Mark on Media
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.
CBS SONY 25AP 730 Japan 1977
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Enjoy the languid, jazzy vocals.
A must-have city pop masterpiece that moves from Japanese soul to pop.
DEAR HEART RAL-8806 Japan 1983
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi
You can enjoy everything from bright and pop songs typical of EPO to ballads.
Released in 1983, this album features a host of amazing musicians, delivering a truly outstanding performance.
EPIC 25AP 120, 25AP 120(E) Japan 1976
GB£4.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scuff on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
He is now deceased, and one of the "top three guitarists in the world." This work became a signpost that strengthened his future direction.
This was the second album under the name of Jeff Beck, released in 1976. It features harder and more dynamic playing than the previous album, "Blow by Blow."
Junko Yagami - Sugao No Watashi
DISCOMATE DSF-5014 Japan 1979
GB£5.22
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This was their first big hit album, reaching number one on the Oricon album chart.
The second album released in 1979. It contains 10 songs including their representative song, "Mizuiro no Ame," which recorded the highest single sales. It also ranked 17th on the Oricon album annual chart for 1979.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama, & Omega Tribe - River's Island
VAP 30136-28 Japan 1984
GB£9.01
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
This work was released in 1984 and contains many songs set in the city.
It reached a peak position of 3rd on the Oricon charts.
Jazz-Rock, Soul, Funk, City Pop
Ariola Japan BVJL 94 Japan 2023
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Obi, LINER, with Sticker
A masterpiece with standout funky songs.
Enjoy the abundance of talent.
OST, Bill Conti - Rocky
Post-Modern, Jazz-Funk, Neo-Classical, Easy Listening, Soundtrack, Score, Funk
UNITED ARTISTS FML-74 Japan 1977
GB£15.50
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Needless to say, the soundtrack to the classic movie "Rocky."
A masterpiece with piano arrangements, R&B arrangements, and powerful training scenes.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Come Along 2
Jazz-Funk, Funk, Soul, Disco, City Pop
AIR AIR-8005 Japan 1984
GB£26.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Sticker on Cover
The best album from the AIR label era.
It was a big hit at the time, reaching the top 10 on the album charts.
AOR, Funk, Synth-pop, City Pop
VAP 30188-28 Japan 1986
GB£5.06
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
His first solo album was released after debuting with Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe's "SUMMER SUSPICION".
The album includes songs that evoke the energy of the 1980s, including "Goodbye Ocean."
City Pop, Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
GB£37.12
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Hype Sticker, 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.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Trive - Aqua CITY
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Funk, City Pop
VAP 30118-28 Japan 1983
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Mark on Media
This first album is packed with the origins of their sound.
The combined sales of records and cassettes exceeded 100,000 copies.
Toshinobu Kubota - Such A Funky Thang!
Boogie, Funk, Pop Rap, RnB/Swing, City Pop
CBS SONY 32AH 5131~2 Japan 1988
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
Toshinobu Kubota's Funk-Soul Revolution
A masterpiece with a funky and sophisticated sound.
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Rhapsody In White
20TH CENTURY GP 329 Japan 1974
GB£3.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
The third album by Barry White's "Love Unlimited Orchestra"
This is an instrumental album by Barry White, who is also popular in Japan.
AOR, Pop Rock, Funk, Arena Rock
CBS SONY 25AH 485 Japan 1978
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Ring Wear on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Nagachan's masterpiece, when it comes to Japanese AOR and city pop
The Shiseido commercial song "Toki yo Tomare" is the perfect example of Nagachan's ballad, and this song is the axis of this mellow, dandy, and sexy masterpiece.
Yumi Arai - Yuming Brand Part 1
Folk Rock, Funk, Pop Rock, Soul, City Pop
ALFA ALR-4001 Japan 1983
GB£4.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Yuming's first single best album
This album, released in 1976, includes songs such as "I Want to Go Back to That Day," "Velvet Easter," and "The Shadowy Room."
Talking Heads - Remain In Light
SIRE RJ-7691 Japan 1980
GB£66.85
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, with Pinup/Card Portrait
Fusion of post-punk innovation and funk
This is the pinnacle of Talking Heads' polyrhythmic musical world.
Soul-Jazz, Disco, Funk, Contemporary R&B, Disco
DE LITE DSR 9518 US 1980
GB£10.10
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
A celebratory anthem from the golden age of disco, a timeless party classic.
This album includes the song "Celebration," which is synonymous with Kool & The Gang. It's a celebratory and euphoric album that will heat up the dance floor and your heart at the same time.
