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Deutsche Grammophon Hisaishi, Joe: Mladi LP
For his latest Deutsche Grammophon release, the legendary composer, conductor and pianist Joe Hisaishi turns the spotlight on his work with another leading figure in Japanese cinema, Takeshi Kitano. Recorded as part of the hugely successful collaboration
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Hisaishi, Joe: Mladi LP
C$44.99
Beat Ball Safari: s/t (Seaside Blue) LP
Safari was a jazz-fusion unit led by keyboardist Toshiyuki Daitoku, who had recorded with the likes of George Otsuka and Mukai Shigeru, and Gregg Lee, a Californian who had previously played in fusion bands such as Caldera and Native Son. Their eponymous
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Safari: s/t (Seaside Blue) LP
C$64.99
Inagaki, Jiro & Soul Media: Wandering Birds LP
The first vinyl reissue of a jazz-rock album by Jiro Inagaki, an outlier in the Japanese jazz world, featuring vocals by Sammy and Yasushi Sawada for the first time. Backed by Masahiko Sato, Kimio Mizutani, Hiro Yanagida, and others, this is a heavy and m
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Inagaki, Jiro & Soul Media: Wandering Birds LP
C$89.99
Nippon Columbia Inomata, Takeshi / Sound Limited: Sounds Of Sound L.T.D. LP
The drums of fire scorch the age. With his young and talented Sound Limited, Takeshi Inomata heralds the arrival of the golden age of jazz rock in high spirits. Drummer Takeshi Inomata, who led the Japanese jazz scene with his precise stick work and music
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Inomata, Takeshi / Sound Limited: Sounds Of Sound L.T.D. LP
C$69.99
Black Editions High Rise: Disturbance Trip Live LP
Ten blistering performances from Tokyo's legendary High Rise. Recorded live in 1992, Disturbance Trip (BE 016LP) is a previously unreleased, distortion-saturated gem recorded in the same era as their third studio album, Dispersion. Guitarist Munehiro Nari
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High Rise: Disturbance Trip Live LP
C$59.99
WeWantSound Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Coda (1983) LP
Wewantsounds presents Ryuichi Sakamoto's classic LP Coda, issued in Japan in 1983 as a solo piano version of the Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence soundtrack. The album, which has never been released outside of Japan until now, sees Sakamoto on acoustic piano
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Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Coda (1983) LP
C$49.99
Studio Mule Honda, Shinsuke: Silence LP
Originally released in 1983 through Apollon Music industrial corp's alty sublabel, Mule Musiq sub-label Studio Mule presents the first official digital reissue of Shinsuke Honda's rare Silence album. Recorded as part of alty's resort mind music series, Ho
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Honda, Shinsuke: Silence LP
C$59.99
Important Acid Mothers Temple: Trust Masked Replicants LP
Japan's long running masters of psych/kosmische jamming return to Important Records for a vinyl outing featuring beloved original member Cotton Casino. This first edition is pressed in an edition of 500 copies. Trust Masked Replicants finds AMT in fine fo
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Acid Mothers Temple: Trust Masked Replicants LP
C$49.99
Temporal Drift Les Rallizes Denudes: YaneUra Oct. '80 LP
In 1980, Les Rallizes Dénudés welcomed guitarist Fujio Yamaguchi (The Dynamites, Murahachibu, Teardrops) to its fold. The unconventional pairing of inimitable Rallizes frontman Mizutani with Fujio’s unrestrained, bluesier styles ushered in a new era for t
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Les Rallizes Denudes: YaneUra Oct. '80 LP
C$64.99
180g Various: Wamono A to Z presents: “Blow Up” Trio - Japanese Rare Groove from the Trio Records vaults 1973-1981 LP
After many years working as a buyer for several record stores, DJ Chintam opened his own Blow Up shop in 2018 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. A member of the Dayjam Crew and a specialist of soul, funk, rare groove and disco music, Chintam is also an expert o
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Various: Wamono A to Z presents: “Blow Up” Trio - Japanese Rare Groove from the Trio Records vaults 1973-1981 LP
C$44.99
Universal Takanaka, Masayoshi: An Insatiable High LP
Released in 1977 on Kitty Records, An Insatiable High is the third studio album by jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. This unforgettable features many big LA musicians of the time, including Harvey Mason, Chuck Rainey, and Ritenour.
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Takanaka, Masayoshi: An Insatiable High LP
C$79.99
Le Tres Jazz Club Hara, Nobuo & Hozan Yamamoto: New Jazz In Japan LP
Gatefold packaging. Nobuo "Hara," whose real name is Nobuo Tsukahara, is a Japanese saxophonist who became known in 1951 with his big band, the Sharp & Flats. Together they recorded more than a hundred album during their career. Hozan Yamamoto is, for his
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Hara, Nobuo & Hozan Yamamoto: New Jazz In Japan LP
C$49.99
Nippon Columbia Various: Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1/2 LP
The agony of hard bop, the rise of jazz-rock, and the emergence of free jazz. The definitive live recording that captures the chaos and climax of jazz in Japan. Japan's jazz scene around 1970 is very interesting. The agony of hard bop, the rise of jazz-ro
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Various: Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1/2 LP
C$84.99
Great Tracks Yellow Magic Orchestra: Technodelic LP
Some of Yellow Magic Orchestra’s most forward-thinking music can be heard on Technodelic, released in 1981 only a few months after their masterwork BGM. Hosono, Sakamoto and Takahashi utilized the custom-made LMD-649 PCM digital sampler to create what is
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Yellow Magic Orchestra: Technodelic LP
C$64.99
Great Tracks Yellow Magic Orchestra: Solid State Survivor LP
Solid State Survivor is the second album by Japanese electronic trio Yellow Magic Orchestra. A synthetic cornucopia featuring compelling sounds across their unique electronic palette. Compositions are key here in direct contrast to the sounds of their Ger
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Yellow Magic Orchestra: Solid State Survivor LP
C$64.99
Great Tracks Yellow Magic Orchestra: Naughty Boys LP
After the release of Technodelic in 1981 YMO took a year-long break, with each member pursuing their own interests, including writing and producing for other artists. Their return from hiatus coincided the release of the single ""Kimi Ni Mune Kyun"" in 19
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Yellow Magic Orchestra: Naughty Boys LP
C$64.99
Great Tracks Yellow Magic Orchestra: BGM LP
Originally released in March 1981, BGM marked a turn from the previous release with an overall darker and more serious tone that some considered to be a betrayal against their original fans. Years have been kind to BGM, however, and Hosono, Sakamoto, and
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Yellow Magic Orchestra: BGM LP
C$64.99
Great Tracks Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Neo Geo LP
Ryuichi Sakamoto's seventh solo album, "Neo Geo," co-produced with Bill Laswell for global release, showcases a fusion of top musicians across various genres, including Sly Dunbar and Bootsy Collins. Infused with electronic tones intertwined with organic
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Sakamoto, Ryuichi: Neo Geo 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
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Takahashi, Yukihiro: WHAT, ME WORRY? LP
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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$64.99
Great Tracks Takahashi, Yukihiro: Tomorrow's Just Another Day LP
Originally recorded in 1983, Tomorrow’s Just Another Day is Yukihiro’s fifth solo album and second release for the YEN label. The album features Bill Nelson and Pierre Barouh. All songs were recorded in Japan and half of the tracks were sung in Japanese.
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Takahashi, Yukihiro: Tomorrow's Just Another Day LP
C$64.99
Universal Fishmans: Uchu The Best of Fishmans LP
Drummer Kinichi Motegi, currently with the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, curated a selection of tracks for this album based on the concept of "Kuchu (Aerial)" and "Uchu (Universe)," featuring music from two labels in 2005. The album has been highly reques
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Fishmans: Uchu The Best of Fishmans LP
C$89.99
Fishmans: Kuchu The Best of Fishmans LP
Drummer Kinichi Motegi, currently with the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, curated a selection of tracks for this album based on the concept of "Kuchu (Aerial)" and "Uchu (Universe)," featuring music from two labels in 2005. The album has been highly reques
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Fishmans: Kuchu The Best of Fishmans LP
C$89.99
Great Tracks Casiopea: Mint Jams LP
This album was selected as the best album by “ADLIB” and “JAZZLIFE” magazines in 1982. It is a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese fusion. Cutting by Bernie Grundman.
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Casiopea: Mint Jams LP
C$74.99