Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Synth-pop
EPIC 25・3P-399 Japan 1982
GB£3280~5480
A well-known smash hit and club classic
Since its release in 1982, it has become the title track of the best-selling album in human history, "THRILLER," and has become a classic with numerous house remakes.
Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
PORTRAIT 25·3P-486 Japan 1983
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Taking the world by storm with her eccentric fashion and makeup, this star is a symbol of the 80s with her unique fashion sense.
A voice that beautifully expresses sadness, strength, articulation, and nuance.
ALFA ALR-28015 Japan 1981
GB£1980~3480
A popular album known as the best of YMO.
Experimental Japanese electro-classic.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic Orchestra
ALFA ALR-6020 Japan 1979
GB£1480~3480
*The image is not from the actual item.
It sparked a techno boom.
Oriental Electronic Pop
Rhythm & Blues, Synth-pop, Soul
EPIC 28·3P-800 Japan 1987
GB£29.01
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crinkle/Crease on Liner
Five singles from this album achieved consecutive number one rankings.
Released in 1987. The final installment of the Quincy produced trilogy.
VAP 30183-28 Japan 1986
GB£50.64
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER
*The image is not from the actual item.
A city pop masterpiece.
The urban, mellow AOR tracks and innocent vocals give off a unique charm.
WARNER BROS P-13153 Japan 1985
GB£3980~4480
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A masterpiece among 80's POP albums.
This is the first album, released 30 years ago.
Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair
MERCURY 25PP-157 Japan 1985
GB£46.31
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
*The image is not from the actual item.
New Romantic Lyricism
Pop music with emotional depth by Tears for Fears.
Soundtrack, Hard Rock, Hi NRG, Synth-pop
CBS SONY 28AP 3210 Japan 1986
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Obi, LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Mark on Media
*The image is not from the actual item.
Soundtrack to the 1986 film "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise.
Released in 1986, it reached number one on the Billboard album chart. In Japan, it topped the Oricon foreign music album chart for 11 consecutive weeks.
EPIC 25·3P-458 Japan 1983
GB£780~5980
A classmate from elementary school became an idol-like celebrity and took the UK by storm.
Their first album was released in 1983. With the success of pre-release singles such as "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", "Young Guns (Go for It)" and "Bad Boys", they became the fourth band in history to debut at number one in the UK, instantly becoming a top star. They also made their US debut at the same time, but although it charted on the Billboard charts, it was not a hit.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technodelic
ALFA ALR-28030 Japan 1981
GB£2980~3980
*The image is not from the actual item.
Remastered by master Ob Ludwig.
Incorporating elements of minimalism and ethnicity, the sound is very dark and tunnel-like.
EMI EMS-91037 Japan 1982
GB£3480~5280
*The image is not from the actual item.
A classic album from the 80's that is widely regarded as Duran Duran's greatest work.
Released in 1982. It peaked at number 6 in the US.
Toshiki Kadomatsu - Gold Digger
Boogie, City Pop, Funk, Synth-pop
AIR RAL-8824 Japan 1985
GB£34.42
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
A masterpiece from the heyday of the New York sound and electro sound.
Creative sound, outstanding melody.
YEN YLR-28014 Japan 1984
GB£23.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
*The image is not from the actual item.
Spandau Ballet - True (- Embossed Sleeve)
CHRYSALIS WWS-81579 Japan 1983
GB£1980~3480
*The image is not from the actual item.
This was their third album, which gained them popularity in Europe and brought them worldwide attention.
Includes the hits "True," "Gold," and "Communication."
VAP 30190-28 Japan 1986
GB£2980~2980
This is the first album from the newly reborn Omega Tribe, featuring a new vocalist and guitarist.
The first album released in 1986. It contains 9 songs including the single "You Are 1000%," which was a huge hit and was also the theme song for a TV drama.
Tomoko Aran - Shikisai Kankaku
WARNER BROS M-12512 Japan 1982
GB£37.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
*The image is not from the actual item.
Jun Togawa - Suki Suki Daisuki
ALFA HYS-28001 Japan 1985
GB£39.82
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
*The image is not from the actual item.
Synth-pop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues
ARISTA 28RS-12 Japan 1987
GB£15.50
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Obi, LINER, Tear on Obi
*The image is not from the actual item.
She remains famous as one of the world's leading female singers of the 80s and 90s.
This is Whitney Houston's most famous first album.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome
ZTT 19SI-256~7 Japan 1984
GB£2430~2980
Includes the representative song of this era, "Relax."
Frankie Goes to Hollywood's debut film.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Uwaki Na Bokura
ALFA YLR-28008 Japan 1983
GB£1980~3480
A masterpiece that highlights the unique characteristics of the three artists and still sounds fresh when listened to today.
Released in 1983, it reached number one on the Oricon album charts.
Reprise L-12650 Japan 1986
GB£5480~5980
*The image is not from the actual item.
An important 10th album that connects city pop and Akina
This gorgeous album was created with five songs each from two musicians, Mariya Takeuchi and Akiko Kobayashi. It is also an important masterpiece in that it allows you to listen to 80's idol songs from a city pop perspective.
