Masayoshi Takanaka - BRASILIAN SKIES
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, J-pop
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9509 Japón 2025
GB£25.88
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SEALED, Blue Vinyl, 180g
Speaking of the summer of Masayoshi Takanaka, the eternal summer man
The sound is influenced by Latin music and reflects his free musicality, creating a pleasant, sunny and cool sound.
Yuji Ohno & Galaxy - Captain Future Original Soundtrack
NIPPON COLUMBIA HMJA226 Japón 2026
GB£25.88
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED
The soundtrack for the legendary anime "Captain Future" has finally been reissued on vinyl! Highly recommended for fans of anime, jazz funk, rare groove, and synth sounds!
The music is by Yuji Ohno, who is also known for the soundtrack to the anime "Lupin the Third." In this work, he has created a one-of-a-kind galactic groove with an approach that combines space, jazz, and funk.
Sony Music Labels MHJL485 Japón 2026
GB£28.26
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED, 180g
The masterpiece "Hourou," the origin of Japanese R&B and a shining light in the history of Japanese music, is now available on 180g heavy vinyl. Participating artists include Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Minako Yoshida, Tatsuro Yamashita, Akiko Yano, Taeko Onuki, Masataka Matsutoya, and Tatsuo Hayashi.
The 2019 reissue was already sold out, but this time it will be re-released on 180g heavyweight vinyl with a new cut by Mixers Lab's Katsutoshi Kitamura! In addition to the interview with Tadashi Kosaka included with the 2019 reissue, it also includes new liner notes by Kenta Hagiwara.
Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Ecophony Rinne
Time Capsule TIME024 Fuera de Japón 2026
GB£34.47
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SEALED
This legendary album, originally released in 1986, has been reborn as a high-precision, high-tech vinyl record using hypersonic sound processing and half-speed mastering. A unique sonic universe where ancient and future, nature and technology coexist!
A grand four-part "ecological symphony" that depicts the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, combining a variety of sounds including Bulgarian choral singing, Javanese gamelan, African environmental sounds, electronic sounds, and Buddhist chanting, all of which they have been practicing.
Masayoshi Takanaka - All Of Me
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Disco
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9511 Japón 2025
GB£37.77
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED, Green Vinyl, 180g
His first best album.
This work gives a renewed impression of sophisticated tropical guitar sound.
Victor NJS841 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
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SEALED
Suzuki Isao's classic crossover album, featuring "CADILLAC WOMAN" and "BAMBOO," which have been rediscovered in the club scene, is being reissued!
This is a masterpiece crossover album by Suzuki Isao, a bassist who has continued to lead the Japanese jazz scene. It vividly captures the heat of the 1970s and is being rediscovered by the club scene and rare groove enthusiasts alike.
Kyozo Nishioka - GYPSY SONG / NEVER LAND
SOLID SOLID53 Japón 2026
GB£18.74
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SEALED
Two tracks from the fourth album "South American Travel" by legendary Kansai singer-songwriter Kyozo Nishioka, released in 1979 and recorded in LA after traveling to Mexico, Miami, the Bahamas, and New Orleans, are now available on 7-inch for the first time!
This album includes "GYPSY SONG," one of his signature songs that has enthusiastically gained support among fans and has numerous cover versions, as well as "NEVER LAND," which features the impressive sound of steel pans and has a so-called Japanese reggae nuance!
Tommy february6 - Tommy airline
SME SEJL88 Japón 2026
GB£38.85
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SEALED, 180g
Tommy february6's second album includes the hit singles "je t'aime ★ je t'aime," "MaGic in yourR Eyes," and "Love is forever"!
MariMari - Mimi to Me Soshite Echo
PosseCut Inc. BDLS0001 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
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SEALED
MariMari's first album, "Ears, Eyes and Echo," released in 1997, is finally being reissued on vinyl!
This album is also known for being fully backed by members of Fishmans. Centered around MariMari's vocals, which combine transparency and transience, the floating feeling and organic ensemble that are characteristic of the Fishmans sound overlap, making it a one-of-a-kind work that deserves to be appreciated for generations to come!
Victor NJS840 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED
"DAGURI," a work filled with such presence that it is worthy of being considered one of Kosuke Mine's masterpieces, is finally being revived more than 50 years after the original release in 1973!
Kosuke Mine, who rose to prominence in the Masaaki Kikuchi Group, recorded this work with his own regular group. Featuring cutting-edge musicians including Fumio Itabashi, the performance is powerful and dynamic, with a forcefulness and vividness that seems to herald the dawn of a new era.
KING RECORDS NAS2172 Japón 2026
GB£36.58
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SEALED
The third album by disco rock band Spinnigge Power is back! The personnel consist of Shuichi Teranishi (Vo.), Tetsuya Nomura (LG, Cho), Shion Morishita (Aco G, Cho), Susumu Nakaji (SG, Cho), Shingo Haruyama (B), and Mamoru Kimura (Drums).
The original product number was K28A-16, and it was released by the BILLBOX label, a sub-label of Seven Seas Records, which was King Records' Western music label.
Takashi Mizuhashi - One Tuesday In New York
NIPPON COLUMBIA TYO1004 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
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SEALED
A long-awaited reissue! Mizuhashi's powerful and unparalleled bass work inspires Hancock's swinging piano.
This is a precious session album by Japan's proud bassist Takashi Mizuhashi and Herbie Hancock, recorded in New York on February 22, 1977. His deep, rich bass and vocal approach can be heard throughout the album, making this a truly "international" Japanese jazz masterpiece.
Masayoshi Takanaka - CAN I SING?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY9529 Japón 2026
GB£25.88
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl, 180g
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, this remastered collection features popular tracks from the Kitty Years by Japan's leading guitarist, Masayoshi Takanaka. Released on 180g heavyweight clear blue vinyl!
The album was remastered and cut at Abbey Road Studios in London using high-resolution audio from the original master tapes, by Abbey Road's renowned engineer, Alex Wharton.
KING RECORDS NAS2168 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
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SEALED
A historic work of modern jazz by Miyazawa Akira, the greatest tenor saxophonist in the history of Japanese jazz.
This is the first album by Akira Miyazawa, the greatest tenor saxophonist in the history of Japanese jazz. Featuring top jazz musicians such as Sadao Watanabe (as, fl), Akira Nakano (tp, tb), Takeshi Inomata (dr), and Masahiko Sato (p).
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY9534 Japón 2026
GB£28.85
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED, Yellow Vinyl
A colored vinyl edition has been released to commemorate the 45th anniversary of her debut! "Friday Chinatown" is a classic song that represents the city pop that is sweeping the world. This is Yasuha's signature song and debut song, released when she was just 20 years old!
The song was composed by Yasuha, with lyrics by Toyohisa Araki and arrangement by Akira Inoue. At the time, it peaked at number 69 on the hit charts, but it has become a timeless classic loved by people all over the world.
Various - CITY MUSIC TOKYO Second Definition
NIPPON COLUMBIA COJY9576 Japón 2026
GB£35.39
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SEALED
The Jazz Funk edition of "City Music Tokyo," a city music compilation series selected by Kunimondo Takiguchi (RYUSENKEI), is now available!
This is a selection of urbane and sophisticated songs that struck a chord with Kunimondo Takiguchi from the crossover/Japanese jazz/soundtrack genres released by Nippon Columbia.
Ushio Hashimoto - Teleportation: Koi no Mikakunin / Fushigi Angel
NIPPON COLUMBIA HMJA228 Japón 2026
GB£15.18
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SEALED
A 7-inch vinyl record containing the opening and ending themes of the TV anime "Esper Mami," based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio and aired from 1987 to 1989, will be reissued!
The lyrics expressing the wavering feelings of a young girl and the light-hearted melody are impressive. Ushio Hashimoto's bright and clear vocals and the nostalgic synth city pop sound make this a slightly mysterious and romantic 80's anime classic!
Seiichi Nakamura - Wolf's Theme
TEICHIKU ENTERTAINMENT TEA27 Japón 2026
GB£33.01
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SEALED
This is one ideal that Nakamura Seiichi has arrived at. The saxophone, soaring freely like a bird, liberates the listener and leads them to a new world.
During his time with the Yamashita Yosuke Trio, he poured his whole body and soul into every note. In the early 1970s, he blew powerfully, weaving inspiration and impulse into his melodies. Now, with this album, Nakamura Seiichi has undergone yet another transformation.
Ruriko Ogami - Typhoon Lady +1
Warner Music Japan WQJL208 Japón 2026
GB£27.66
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SEALED, Orange Vinyl
Ruriko Ogami's "Typhoon Lady" will be released in color! It also includes the single's B-side, "ONE LAST LOVE," which was not included on the album.
The latest remastered sound source of albums and singles archived in 96k 24bit from the original analog master tapes in 2018.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT7389 Japón 2026
GB£25.88
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of Ulfuls' third album "Banzai" (1996), which included two national hits, "Guts Da Ze!!" and "Banzai - I'm Glad I Like You", and was a massive million-seller, this long-awaited first vinyl release has been released!
Released in the latest 96kHz/24bit remastered sound source, returning to the original analog master tape!
NIPPON COLUMBIA HMJY227 Japón 2026
GB£30.64
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SEALED
Emotions that swell like the ocean, dynamic movements that seem to pierce the heavens. Why is Itabashi Fumio loved all over the world? This work is packed with answers.
This is the masterpiece third album recorded in 1979 by the world-renowned pianist Fumio Itabashi.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPKY9136 Japón 2026
GB£18.31
Media : Nuevo (M), Jacket : Nuevo (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl
A colored vinyl edition has been released to commemorate the 45th anniversary of their debut! This is their first album, featuring "Friday Chinatown," a song representative of the city pop that is sweeping the world.
Released in 1981, this is a city pop masterpiece featuring 10 tracks, including the signature song "Friday Chinatown," the urban disco number "Bye-Bye Lover," and the excellent ballad "Remember Summertime"!
Warner Music Japan WQJL20910 Japón 2026
GB£40.74
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SEALED, Colored Vinyl
The long-awaited color vinyl reissue of the best album "MIKI," a compilation of songs from the mid-90s to early 2000s when actress Miki Nakatani was active under the production of Ryuichi Sakamoto, has been announced!
The album includes everything from "Chronic Love," which became a hot topic as the theme song for the TV drama "Keizoku," to NICO's cover of "CHELSEA GIRLS," which beautifully recreates the melancholy of the original, to Onuki Taeko's cover of "Women in Love with Summer (DRUM MIX)," which extracts only the rhythm track.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT7390 Japón 2026
GB£31.82
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SEALED
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Ulfuls' breakthrough song "Guts Daze!!," the definitive best-of album that marked the band's final album with Toshiba EMI, "Best Yanen" (2007), which continues to be a best-seller to this day, is being released on vinyl for the first time!
Each song is released in the latest remastered 96kHz/24bit sound source, returning to the original analog master tape!
Kimiko Kasai, Kosuke Mine - Yellow Carcass In The Blue (SACD Hybrid)
Sony Music Direct MHCL10196 Japón 2026
GB£18.74
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SEALED
This is the only work that Kimiko Kasai left as a leader for TBM. The title track by Masaaki Kikuchi, who wrote his own lyrics and displayed his originality, is outstanding. Don't miss Kosuke Mine's passionate playing throughout the entire album. (Series Supervisor: Koki Hanawa)
