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
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.
EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
GB£5.77
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Media Soiled, Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
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
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.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
GB£34.42
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : 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.
City Pop, Disco, Soul, Synth-pop
FOR LIFE 28K-63 Japan 1983
GB£56.04
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, 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£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
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.
RCA RVL-8047, JPL1-1684 Japan 1980
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Discoloration on 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.
EXPRESS ETP-90175 Japan 1982
GB£6.14
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece representing the 80's.
A work that is filled with the essence of Yuming.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
GB£20.91
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.
Akina Nakamori - Fantasy (Gensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12570 Japan 1983
GB£3.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, 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.
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
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 - 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
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.
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, Hard Stain on Cover, with Calender
Her charm blossoms in her second work.
Pop music with a friendly voice.
Akina Nakamori - Prologue Jyomaku
REPRISE L-12531 Japan 1982
GB£6.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Discoloration on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
Original reissue in LP format.
Pop music with the addition of "BEST Ⅲ" and a total of 18 titles reprinted in the original format.
CANYON C25A0077 Japan 1980
GB£47.93
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
Includes the city pop classic "Mayonaka no Door/Stay With Me."
Featured in "JAPANESE CITY POP" and "Japanese A to Z" supervised by Yoshizawa dynamite.jp.
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.
CBS SONY 25AP 730 Japan 1977
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Heavy Mark on Media, Stain on Liner
Enjoy the languid, jazzy vocals.
A must-have city pop masterpiece that moves from Japanese soul to pop.
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.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover, Scratch/damage on Cover, Tear on Obi
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 : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Slight Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Light Mark on Media, Mark on Media *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.
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.
