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Universal Ohashi, Junko: Magical LP
Reissue her third best album released in July 1984 at 2LP / 33rpm! Including the collaboration number “Koi wa Magic” with Yoshinori Monta, it was recorded only in this album. An album containing rare songs such as the famous urban groove songs “A LOVE AFF
Ohashi, Junko: Magical LP
C$109.99
Light in the Attic Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Green LP
Barely known outside of his home country during his lifetime, the late Japanese ambient music pioneer Hiroshi Yoshimura has seen his global stature rise steadily in the past few years. The 2017 reissue of his lauded debut, Music For Nine Post Cards, along
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Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Green LP
C$39.99
Light in the Attic Hosono, Hauromi: Hosono House LP
The unbelievably prolific Haruomi Hosono is one of the major architects of modern Japanese pop music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of music and boundless curiosity for new sounds, Hosono has put his unmistakable stamp on hundreds of recordings as a ses
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Hosono, Hauromi: Hosono House LP
C$44.99
Universal Takanaka, Masayoshi: An Insatiable High LP
Another Universal Music Japan/HMV repressing of the 1977 classic from the absurdly talented Takanaka. This LP shows off his skills with smooth but funky tracks. We love this LP here, but we're biased since we love most of the stuff Takanaka is involved
Takanaka, Masayoshi: An Insatiable High LP
C$89.99
Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Murdered By The Music LP
“MURDERED BY THE MUSIC” is his 2nd solo album released by King Records in 1980 during the YMO era. Based on the new wave sound that was sweeping the music scene at that time, various musical elements such as surf music, two-tone ska, Motown sound were add
Takahashi, Yukihiro: Murdered By The Music LP
C$69.99
Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Neuromantic LP
Neuromantic is Takahashi’s first solo release for ALFA and his third solo album overall. In addition to Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Kenji Omura, the album also features Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay (Roxy Music), and Tony Mansfi
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Takahashi, Yukihiro: Neuromantic LP
C$69.99
Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Grand Espoir LP
Yukihiro Takahashi has been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene as a drummer, singer, composer, and producer since he first joined the Sadistic Mika Band in 1972. He established his identity as a solo artist in the early 80’s following the unprec
Takahashi, Yukihiro: Grand Espoir LP
C$99.99
Warner Matsushita, Makoto: First Light (Orange) LP
A long-awaited LP vinyl reissue that is very popular as a Japanese AOR masterpiece. Makoto Matsushita is a well-known guitarist who participated in the fusion funk group AB’s with Tomaru Yoshino. The album is full of AOR taste, originally released in 1981
Matsushita, Makoto: First Light (Orange) LP
C$79.99
WRWTFWW Hirose, Yutaka: Trace: Sound Design Work 1986 - 1989 LP
WRWTFWW Records announce the release of Yutaka Hirose's never-heard before 11-track collection Trace: Sound Design Works 1986-1989, with liner notes from the artist. Trace is a collection of 11 unreleased tracks produced by Yutaka Hirose between 1986 and
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Hirose, Yutaka: Trace: Sound Design Work 1986 - 1989 LP
C$54.99
Glossy Mistakes Stevia aka Susumu Yokota: Fruits of the Room LP
In 1997 and 1998, the late great Japanese composer, producer, and DJ Susumu Yokota released two of the most eclectic albums of his decades-long career, Fruits of The Room and Greenpeace. Recorded under his Stevia alias for Tokyo Techno pioneer DJ Miku’s N
Stevia aka Susumu Yokota: Fruits of the Room LP
C$49.99
Sony Japan Hosono, Haroumi/ Shigeru Suzuki/ Tatsuro Yamashita: Pacific LP
Blue vinyl! The theme of this exceptional album is the beautiful South Pacific sea, with music written by Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki and Tatsuro Yamashita. At this time Haruomi Hosono was just in the middle of preparing for YMO, and the three songs he
Hosono, Haroumi/ Shigeru Suzuki/ Tatsuro Yamashita: Pacific LP
C$74.99
Palto Flats Shimizu, Yasuaki: Kakashi LP
"Originally released in 1982, Kakashi is another high water mark in the 80s Japanese underground. This album, which has gathered cult status in recent years, is the project of musical visionary Yasuaki Shimizu, and considered to be a highlight of his solo
Shimizu, Yasuaki: Kakashi LP
C$31.99
Great Tracks Seaside Lovers: Memories in Beach House (Green) LP
Green vinyl! Originally released in 1983 and never reissued on vinyl until now. With music by legends Akira Inoue, Hiroshi Sato and Masataka Matsutoya (performing under the name Seaside Lovers), the album weaves a tapestry of island beats and rhythms that
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Seaside Lovers: Memories in Beach House (Green) LP
C$74.99
Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: WHAT, ME WORRY? LP
WHAT, ME WORRY? is Yukihiro’s fourth solo album originally released in 1982 on the YEN Label launched with Haruomi Hosono and Alfa Records. In addition to Japanese musicians Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kenji Omura and Hiroshi Sato, additional album
Takahashi, Yukihiro: WHAT, ME WORRY? LP
C$69.99
Ochi, Yoshiaki: Natural Sonic LP
The first vinyl reissue of the legendary environmental / ambient album from 1990!! Remastered for vinyl by Kuniyuki Takahashi. Hit the driftwood, hit the surface of the water, all the earth becomes his instrument. In 1990, a work by a rare percussionist f
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Ochi, Yoshiaki: Natural Sonic LP
C$69.99
Empire of Signs Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Music For Nine Post Cards LP
Despite his status as a key figure in the history of Japanese ambient music, Hiroshi Yoshimura remains tragically under-known outside of his home country. Empire of Signs – a new imprint co-helmed by Maxwell August Croy, Spencer Doran and distributed by L
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Yoshimura, Hiroshi: Music For Nine Post Cards LP
C$34.99
Music From Memory Various: Heisei No Oto: Japanese Left-Field Pop from the CD Age 1989-1996 LP
Music From Memory is excited to announce a special compilation that they’ve been working on for some time now; MFM053 – VA – Heisei No Oto – Japanese Left-field Pop From The CD Age (1989-1996). Compiled by long-time friends of the label, Eiji Taniguchi an
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Various: Heisei No Oto: Japanese Left-Field Pop from the CD Age 1989-1996 LP
C$49.99
WeWantSound Yano, Akiko: Iroha Ni Konpeitou LP
Wewantsounds present a reissue of Akiko Yano's Iroha Ni Konpeitou, originally released in 1977. Another superb Akiko Yano album and one of her funkiest, highlighting her singing and songwriting talents. Iroha Ni Konpeitou is perhaps Akiko Yano's best-know
Yano, Akiko: Iroha Ni Konpeitou LP
C$49.99
Flower Travellin' Band: Made In Japan LP
In tomorrow!
Life Goes On Records present a reissue of the third album by Japanese rock band Flower Travellin' Band, Made In Japan, originally released in 1972. After meeting Lighthouse at the Expo '70 festival in Osaka, Flower Travellin' Band were invit
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Flower Travellin' Band: Made In Japan LP
C$44.99
Palto Flats Shimizu, Yasuaki: Kiren LP
Acclaimed saxophonist, producer and composer Yasuaki Shimizu will release Kiren, his unreleased album from 1984, on the Palto Flats record label on February 25, 2022. Liner notes by music historian Chee Shimizu, and credits in both Japanese and English.
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Shimizu, Yasuaki: Kiren LP
C$35.99
Light in the Attic Various: Pacific Breeze 2: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1972-1986 LP
When Light In The Attic released Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1976-1986 in 2019, it was the first collection of its kind to be released outside Japan. It proved to be just what music fans had been waiting for—a compilation of sought-aft
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Various: Pacific Breeze 2: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1972-1986 LP
C$49.99
WeWantSound Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Hidari Ude No Yume LP
Single LP version. Obi strip; four-page insert. Wewantsounds present the reissue of Ryuichi Sakamoto's third solo album Hidari Ude No Yume (Left Handed Dream), originally released in 1981 on the Alfa label. Save for a small-scale Dutch vinyl release in 19
Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Hidari Ude No Yume LP
C$44.99
Nippon Columbia Soul Media: Funky Stuff LP
This album is incredible, truly well-named — funky stuff, indeed. Fat bass, good variety of guitar sounds, nice horns and organ, crisp drums … it is an instant favorite!
Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Flute, Producer – Jiro Inagaki
Electric Piano – Hiromasa Suzuk
Soul Media: Funky Stuff LP
C$89.99
Crammed Shimizu, Yasuaki: Music for Commercials LP
Yasuaki Shimizu’s Music For Commercials [1987] is here given a much needed first ever reissue some 30 years since it appeared on Crammed's Made To Measure library music series, which also included editions by Tuxedomoon and Hctor Zazou. Very safe to say t
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Shimizu, Yasuaki: Music for Commercials LP
C$26.99