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.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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
Her charm blossoms in her second work.
Pop music with a friendly voice.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
GB£19.28
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
Akina Nakamori - Fantasy (Gensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12570 Japan 1983
GB£4.95
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Mark on Media, with Pinup/Card Portrait *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.
RCA RVL-8047, JPL1-1684 Japan 1980
GB£12.80
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Obi, LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
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.
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, Hard Stain on Cover
Original reissue in LP format.
Pop music with the addition of "BEST Ⅲ" and a total of 18 titles reprinted in the original format.
DISCOMATE DSF-8003 Japan 1980
GB£5.22
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that produced hit songs with an overwhelming presence.
Pop with a rich analog feel.
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.
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.
RCA RHL-8503, JPL1-1832 Japan 1980
GB£9.82
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Obi, Scuff on Cover, Slight Discoloration on Cover, Discoloration on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
An ambitious piece that is starting to add to the growing number of original works.
World famous Japanese pop music.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Singles History
Synth-pop, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
VAP 30176-28 Japan 1985
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media
Seven of the 10 tracks are appearing on the album for the first time.
This group has a Shonan vibe to it, but also has a chic urban feel to it.
Bossanova, Kayōkyoku, Latin Jazz, City Pop
EXPRESS ETP-72303 Japan 1978
GB£6.31
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This is the first album under the name Yumi Matsutoya after she changed her name from Yumi Arai.
Released in 1978. A relaxed, grown-up sound.
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.
WARNER PIONEER L-5601 Japan 1984
GB£3.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mini LP Style, LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The concept was based on a short story written by Ijuin Shizuka.
All four songs are by the same composer, making this a special album that has not been released anywhere else.
Euro House, City Pop, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
CBS SONY 28AH 1494 Japan 1982
GB£4.15
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The eternal idol "Seiko Matsuda"
Her unique, sweet voice was on full display.
CBS SONY 28AH 1438 Japan 1982
GB£10.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Sticker on Cover, Light Mark on Media, Slight Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
Contains many classic songs that are still talked about today.
It covers a wide range of genres from light mellow to songs with drum breaks.
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.
EASTWORLD T15-1088/89 Japan 1984
GB£4.52
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Hiroko Yakushimaru's first original album.
The clear and gentle vocals are attractive.
CBS SONY 38AH 591-2 Japan 1978
GB£4.68
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Minor Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Soul, Fusion, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
F LABEL C28A0163 Japan 1981
GB£4.15
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Hairline on Media, Crinkle/Crease on Liner *The image is not from the actual item.
Ami Ozaki's masterpiece.
Backed by top-notch musicians, the vocals are soft yet sophisticated.
Momoe Yamaguchi - Best Play Back
CBS SONY 25AH 521 Japan 1978
GB£5.23
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Kyoko Koizumi - Breezing Kyoko III
VICTOR SJX-30200 Japan 1983
GB£4.15
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
"Even the breeze starts dancing in front of Kyoko!!!"
Little by little, his wishes were reflected in the work.
Momoe Yamaguchi - Jyu Nanasai No Tema
CBS SONY SOLL 213 Japan 1976
GB£4.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Kyoko Koizumi - Betty / Kyoko V
VICTOR SJX-30236 Japan 1984
GB£3.61
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Ring Wear on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
"Churchy sound, Vivid Kyoko"
A concept album composed entirely by Kyohei Tsutsumi.
