Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
GB£1480~2480
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.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor
ALFA ALR-6022 Japan 1980
GB£1680~2980
The band that sparked the techno pop boom has released their second album, a timeless masterpiece that shines brightly in the history of Japanese rock pop.
A historic hit album that begins with the familiar "TOKIO" vocoder.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
GB£1980~3980
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
Tatsuro Yamashita - Spacy (Limited Edition)(-180g)
Jazz-Rock, Soul, Funk, City Pop
Ariola Japan BVJL 94 Japan 2023
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
A masterpiece with standout funky songs.
Enjoy the abundance of talent.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic Orchestra
ALFA ALR-6020 Japan 1979
GB£1480~3480
It sparked a techno boom.
Oriental Electronic Pop
Abstract, Electro, Experimental, Minimal, Industrial, City Pop, Electro
ALFA ALR-28003 Japan 1980
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
The production focuses on sound and tone.
An electric and avant-garde piece.
ALFA ALR-28015 Japan 1981
GB£1980~3480
A popular album known as the best of YMO.
Experimental Japanese electro-classic.
Men At Work - Business As Usual
EPIC 25·3P-379 Japan 1982
GB£1480~2980
Group Policy has many songs that "anyone can enjoy."
A unique song with melancholic saxophone phrases and an urban reggae feel.
Eastworld TOCT-24067 Japan 1999
GB£980~1080
*The image is not from the actual item.
It sparked the R&B movement.
A standard, orthodox melody and a shocking love song that changed the history of JPOP.
EXPRESS ETP-72051 Japan 1975
GB£579~1080
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.
DISCOMATE DSP-5105 Japan 1978
GB£780~1480
The album was a new venture for ABBA, including mini-musical songs.
The fifth album was released in December 1977, coinciding with the release of the film "ABBA: The Movie." It includes the UK No. 1 singles "Take a Chance on Me" and "The Name of the Game."
Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
Soundtrack, Synth-pop, Disco, Ballad
JET 25AP 1900 Japan 1980
GB£580~1380
*The image is not from the actual item.
The ELO sound and Olivia's clear voice match perfectly.
Includes the movie's theme song! A gorgeous electropop classic tune.
BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
GB£480~980
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Momoko Kikuchi - Tropic Of Capricorn Minami kaikisen
VAP 30168-28 Japan 1985
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
Momoko's second album, titled "TROPIC of CAPRICORN"
This latest work, which is right in the heart of 80's city pop, follows on from the huge success of the first album and includes many songs that are still listened to on the DJ scene today.
DEAR HEART RAL-8806 Japan 1983
GB£780~980
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.
ARISTA 20RS-52 Japan 1983
GB£18.20
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Summer = Air Supply.
A best album released in 1983. It contains a total of 9 songs, including the single "Making Love Out of Nothing At All/Nagisa no Chikai."
KITTY 28MS 0055 Japan 1984
GB£379~780
*The image is not from the actual item.
This was their second breakthrough album and included the singles "Wine Red Heart" and "Love After Midnight."
This is their second album, released one year and four months after their previous album, "Remember to Remember," released in 1984. Goro Matsui, who would go on to write most of Anzenchitai's lyrics, joined the band from this album onwards. The single "Wine Red no Kokoro" led the way in gradually increasing sales, and this album made Anzenchitai's name known to the world.
Takashi Mizuhashi - Who Cares (Limited Edition)(-180g)
SONY MUSIC DIRECT MHJL489 Japan 2026
GB£28.85
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
Junko Yagami - Sugao No Watashi
DISCOMATE DSF-5014 Japan 1979
GB£220~579
*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.
Paul McCartney, Wings - Back To The Egg
EMI EPS-81200 Japan 1979
GB£580~1980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Released in 1979. Wings' last album.
This is a piece you'll want to listen to all the way through without skipping any songs.
ARISTA 25RS-155 Japan 1982
GB£780~1380
The clear, beautiful chorus by Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell touches the heart.
Released in 1982. A masterpiece filled with songs with pleasant vocals and sounds.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technodelic
ALFA ALR-28030 Japan 1981
GB£2980~4480
Remastered by master Ob Ludwig.
Incorporating elements of minimalism and ethnicity, the sound is very dark and tunnel-like.
PRESTIGE LPR-88004 Japan 1973
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Turned-up Corners
A masterpiece of modern jazz that combines cool tension and quiet passion.
This is one of the Prestige tetralogy, and the sharp trumpet and tight rhythm section stand out as one unit, showcasing the essence of hard bop.
Yumi Matsutoya - Kanashiihodo Otenki
EXPRESS ETP-80118 Japan 1979
GB£780~1480
The 8th album where you can enjoy Yuming's low-key style
The title song, "Sadly Good Weather," is about his time as an art school student.
