Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
GB£579~2480
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.
Junko Ohashi - MAGICAL Ohashi Junko no Sekai III [100% Pure LP]
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT73723 Japan 2025
GB£61.55
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Clear Vinyl, 180g
Junko Ohashi's third best album, which has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years due to the global popularity of city pop, is finally being released on the revived super high-end vinyl record "100% Pure LP"!
The album features danceable urban groove numbers that are popular overseas, such as "Telephone Number" and "I LOVE YOU SO," as well as the magnificent ballad "Twilight," which highlights her overwhelming vocal ability, and "Love is Magic," which features a duet with Monta Yoshinori!
Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
GB£50.64
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
GB£4480~7980
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.
EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
GB£480~1080
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An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
City Pop, Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, Disco, Ballad
FOR LIFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT,INC. FLJF-9535 Japan 2023
GB£25.88
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, Blue Vinyl
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£5480~6980
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£249~1380
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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£1980~2480
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.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
GB£18.20
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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 - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
GB£2480~3180
High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
GB£1480~2980
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.
EXPRESS ETP-90175 Japan 1982
GB£379~950
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A masterpiece representing the 80's.
A work that is filled with the essence of Yuming.
Akina Nakamori - Fantasy (Gensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12570 Japan 1983
GB£279~549
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Pop music that gives the impression of infinite possibilities as a new-age diva.
Japanese pop has established infinite possibilities.
Akina Nakamori - Best Akina Memoires
REPRISE L-12590 Japan 1983
GB£379~980
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£680~1230
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Her charm blossoms in her second work.
Pop music with a friendly voice.
EXPRESS ETP-90058 Japan 1981
GB£199~579
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The pinnacle of city pop. The sound, mature lyrics, and vocals are overwhelming.
A variety of Western music sounds, including Latin flavors, oldies-style pop tunes, city pop elements, and reggae.
CANYON C25A0077 Japan 1980
GB£7480~8880
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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.
Akina Nakamori - Prologue Jyomaku
REPRISE L-12531 Japan 1982
GB£580~1480
Original reissue in LP format.
Pop music with the addition of "BEST Ⅲ" and a total of 18 titles reprinted in the original format.
Yumi Matsutoya - Sakuban Oaishimasyou
EXPRESS ETP-90120 Japan 1981
GB£199~579
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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.
