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Oasis
Oasis (gatefold heavyweight vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: TIME 001. Rel: 03 Apr 19
 
Coldwave/Synth
Sinfonia Al Sole Che Nasce (3:10)
...Miss Springtime (...Mia) (4:50)
Non Una Corda Al Cuore (6:22)
Lady Moon (3:15)
La Ragazza Che Amava Il Mare E Il Vento (1:57)
Disco Divina (4:06)
Oasis (4:09)
Immenso Mare, Immenso Amore (6:12)
Zenith (3:05)
Finale (0:42)
 in stock $21.17
Choice Cuts 1978-1983
Choice Cuts 1978-1983 (limited LP + booklet)
Cat: TIME 020. Rel: 17 Sep 24
 
Funk
Mas Que Nada (4:34)
Coffee Rumba (4:52)
Crazy Love (4:13)
Quiet Expression (4:42)
Naze (4:57)
Palm St (5:16)
Espresso (4:09)
Angel Sky (4:36)
Review: Choice Cuts 1978-1983 gathers eight tracks from four of Mimi's early albums-Sea Flight (1978), Coconuts High (1981), Nuts Nuts Nuts (1982), and Tropicana (1983). Opening with a funky, syncopated take on Sergio Mendes' 'Mas Que Nada' and the crisp techno-pop of 'Coffee Rumba,' all of which mean the compilation showcases Mimi's eclectic style. It also features the synth jam 'Quiet Explosion' and the piano samba 'Espresso.' Two standout tracks from Coconuts High-the sultry 'Crazy Love' and the lively 'Palm Sr'-highlight her playful Latin-tinged jazz fusion. Released on Takanaka's Kitty Records, this collection reveals Mimi's vibrant and innovative artistry.
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 in stock $30.76
Lazy Love
Cat: TIME 703. Rel: 12 Aug 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Lazy Love (feat Ras Tavaris) (3:57)
Lazy Dub (4:07)
Review: Japan meets Jamaica in Tokyo Riddim Band's latest single where illustrious keyboardist Izumi 'Mimi' Kobayashi joins forces with Jamaican singer Ras Tavaris. This track revives Kobayashi's 1981 hit, 'Lazy Love,' originally from her sought-after Coconuts High LP recorded in LA. Featured on Time Capsule's 2024 Japanese reggae compilation Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985, the song now transforms from soulful pop to a deep dub cut. The Tokyo Riddim Band brilliantly blends Japanese and London sounds and infuses the track with big energy, reggae rhythms, funky bass lines, and smooth City Pop guitar, all enhanced by Prince Fatty's studio magic.
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 in stock $18.34
Heavy Way (reissue)
Heavy Way (reissue) (LP + booklet)
Cat: TIME 019. Rel: 30 Apr 24
 
Psych/Garage Rock
Ameagari (After The Rain) (6:07)
Semai Boku No Heyade (In My Small Room) (2:52)
Ososugite (Too Late) (2:35)
Miyochan (2:37)
Oraga Murano Sonchousan (Our Village Chief) (2:48)
Resutoran (Restaurant) (4:10)
Natsu (Summer) (5:42)
Chikannouta (Molester Song) (3:25)
Hitoribotchi (On My Own) (4:07)
Review: Niningashi's elusive 1974 debut Heavy Way emerged as a Japanese acid folk treasure that showcased Kazuhisa Okubo's musical prowess amidst his pharmaceutical studies. This album marked a pivotal moment in Okubo's life and Japanese society, blending pastoral nostalgia with urban allure. Immersed in Tokyo's acid folk scene, Okubo and his band craft a unique sound across nine tracks, from the Neil Young-esque 'Ameagari' to the whimsical 'Semai Boku No Heyade.' Despite subsequent success with bands like Neko and Kaze, Heavy Way remains shrouded in mystery, its soft allure drawing a dedicated online following. It has in part previously featured in Time Capsule's Nippon Acid Folk collection and is a prized relic of Japan's musical past that now gets a full reissue.
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 in stock $29.90
Endless Wave Vol 1
Endless Wave Vol 1 (180 gram audiophile vinyl 2xLP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: TC 008. Rel: 25 Sep 20
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Body Parts (Eternal Dance) (6:59)
Flowing (Dolphin) (4:56)
Staccato (Bushbeat) (3:52)
Chaos (Snake) (3:46)
Lyrical (Ghostdancer) (3:01)
Stillness (Stone Circle) (6:49)
Body Parts (4:57)
Flowing (4:24)
Staccato (3:58)
Chaos (3:58)
Lyrical (4:56)
Stillness (6:13)
 in stock $26.52
Studio Works '83-'85
Studio Works '83-'85 (LP + insert)
Cat: TIME 023. Rel: 16 May 25
 
Indie/Alternative
Get Away (1985) (4:04)
Kakashi (1984) (6:41)
Hashiru (1984) (5:38)
So Do (1983) (3:42)
Nothing (1985) (3:31)
Natural Wave (1983) (5:09)
Morning (1985) (5:00)
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All Keyed Up EP
All Keyed Up EP (limited 180 gram vinyl 12" + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: TIME 005. Rel: 04 Aug 20
 
Jazz
Eden Celebration (4:45)
Melodic Heaven (5:19)
All Keyed Up (2:53)
All Keyed Up (Time Capsule Seaside mix) (5:01)
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Canoe Boy
Canoe Boy (7" in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: TIME 702. Rel: 08 Jul 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Canoe Boy (4:23)
Canoe (dub) (4:15)
Review: London-based Tokyo Riddim Band is a fusion of cultures, uniting three generations of Japanese female musicians with London's eclectic soundscape. Their vibrant performances merge reggae drums, funky basslines, and City Pop guitar, all live and dubbed-out on stage, creating a cultural phenomenon in the reggae scene. Following their debut single's success, "Denshi Lenzi," Tokyo Riddim Band presents "Canoe Boy," a hypnotic Japanese new wave reggae track. Originally penned by Japanese punk rock pioneer PANTA in 1980 for Tomoko Kuwae's album, this gem makes its single debut now. Dubby and funky, Tokyo Riddim Band's rendition, enhanced by Prince Fatty's dubwise touch, features siren machines, extended solos, and a groovy outro.
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Denshi Lenzi
Cat: TIME 701. Rel: 21 May 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Denshi Lenzi (3:59)
Denshi Dub (3:53)
Review: 'Denshi Lenzi' by Tokyo Riddim Band offers a splendid fusion of past and present, blending elements of Japanese reggae with contemporary dub sensibilities. Recorded and mixed by the renowned Prince Fatty in South London, this track presents a unique cultural amalgamation. Featuring three generations of female musicians from Japan, the band combines reggae drums, funky basslines, and smooth City Pop guitar melodies, creating a stellar live dub experience. Tokyo Riddim Band's emergence has been celebrated by Gilles Peterson, NTS, Pitchfork, and Bandcamp Daily, gaining recognition for their fresh take on classic Japanese reggae. Led by pianist and composer Izumi 'Mimi' Kobayashi, the band's reinvention of the Natural Mystic riddim in 'Denshi Lenzi' injects new life into the original Japanese production. With dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, the track delivers an authentic reggae/dub experience infused with a distinct UK flair.

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Tokyo Riddim: 1976-1985
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 016. Rel: 24 Jan 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Miki Hirayama - "Tsukikage No Nagisa" (4:22)
Miki Hirayama - "Denshi Lenzi" (3:46)
Chu Kosaka - "Music" (5:12)
Izumi Mimi Kobayashi - "Lazy Love" (4:16)
Junko Yagami - "Johannesburg" (5:06)
Miharu Koshi - "Coffee Break" (4:43)
Marlene - "Hittin' Me Where It Hurts" (4:55)
Lily - "Tenkini Naare" (3:12)
Review: The more erudite record digger will know that Japan has long since had a thriving ska, dub and reggae scene. This new entry in the Nippon series from London's Time Capsule label proves that - Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 dives deep into its early days when J-reggae artists were looking to the likes of UB40 and The Police for inspiration rather than the Jamaican originators. And you can hear that here in this fine collection of backbeat gems which are playful, loose and catchy, with subtle hints of city-pop and new-wave sounds. These tracks have only been available in Japan before and are now sure to find a welcome new audience on European shores.
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Tokyo Riddim Vol 2 1979-1986
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 021. Rel: 30 Oct 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Teresa Noda - "Tropical Love" (4:16)
Yosui Inoue - "Anata Wo Rikai" (4:23)
Juicy Fruit - "Oshiete Ageru" (3:49)
Yuki Nakayama - "Trois" (4:41)
Risa Minami - "Jamaican Blue" (4:27)
Kei Ishiguro - "Red Drip" (3:23)
Tomoko Aran - "Kanashiki Vaudevillian" (4:23)
Teresa Noda - "Yellow Moon" (3:48)
Review: Tokyo Riddim Vol. 2 looks into the eclectic fusion of reggae and Japanese pop, uncovering a unique musical journey that began when Ryuichi Sakamoto traveled to Kingston in 1978. Collaborating with Jamaican icons like Neville Hinds and Rita Marley, Sakamoto's experience set the stage for a burgeoning connection between Japanese artists and Jamaican reggae. This compilation showcases tracks like Teresa Noda's 'Tropical Love' and 'Yellow Moon', highlighting the innovative blend of dub, electronic, and new wave that emerged in Japan during the late 70s and early 80s. The album features genre-bending contributions from key figures such as Yosui Inoue, Kay Ishiguro, and Tomoko Aran, who reimagined reggae with bold, unconventional styles. Tokyo Riddim Vol. 2 explores the hybridisation of these sounds, demonstrating how the exchange between Tokyo and Kingston birthed a fresh, boundary-defying genre. This collection shows Japan's experimental spirit, weaving together reggae's rhythms with the era's cosmopolitan influences, carving out a place beyond Western musical conventions.
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 in stock $32.16
TV Anime & Manga New Age Soundtracks 1984-1993
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 015. Rel: 16 May 25
 
Soundtracks
Korogi '73 - "Fushigi Song" (4:28)
Yas-Kaz - "Hei" (Theme Of Shikioni) (4:31)
Yoichiro Yoshikawa - "Tassili N'Ajjer" (3:27)
Norihiro Tsuru - "Farsighted Person" (4:56)
Geinoh Yamashirogumi - "Kaneda" (3:10)
Yoichiro Yoshikawa - "Fiesta Del Fuego" (3:42)
Columbia Orchestra - "Heart Beats" (Theme For Andrew Glesgow) (3:21)
Kan Ogasawara - "Gishin Anki" (5:04)
Review: Spanning eight tracks of electronic and acoustic ingenuity, this compilation captures a transformative era in Japanese composition, where anime soundtracks became a playground for sonic exploration. This vinyl-only collection, curated by Time Capsule, bridges new age aesthetics with percussive traditions, blending synthesisers, gamelan influences and orchestral grandeur. At the heart of the compilation is Akira's electrifying 'Kaneda' by Geinoh Yamashirogumi, where the group's signature blend of Balinese gamelan and electronic textures defines the dystopian atmosphere. 'Yas-Kaz's Hei '(Theme of Shikioni), from Peacock King - Spirit Warrior, and Norihiro Tsuru's 'Farsighted Person', composed for The Heroic Legend of Arslan, transport listeners to distant landscapes, reflecting anime's thematic reach beyond Japan. Yoichiro Yoshikawa's Tassili N'Ajjer and Fiesta Del Fuego, composed for NHK's 'The Miracle Planet', embody an ethereal grandeur, merging environmental themes with lush, ambient layers. Meanwhile, Chumei Watanabe's 'Fushigi Song', performed by Korogi '72, delivers a hypnotic groove reminiscent of Don Cherry's 'Brown Rice'. Columbia Orchestra's 'Hearts Beats - Theme for Andrew Glasgow' shows Tokyo's jazz-funk session musicians at their peak, and Kan Ogasawara's Gishin Anki provides a dramatic, cinematic finale. More than a nostalgia trip, this compilation celebrates anime's role in shaping Japan's new age soundia period where innovation thrived, unbound by genre constraints.
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Played by: Alexis Le-Tan
 in stock $39.49
Nippon Acid Folk 1970-1980
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 017. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
Folk/Americana
Hiroki Tamaki - "River" (5:40)
Happy End - "Gather The Wind" (4:04)
Takashi Nishioka - "The Crowded Tree" (4:06)
Ken Narita - "Night On The Galactic Railroad" (4:38)
Hiroki Tamaki - "Beautiful Song" (4:58)
Niningashi - "On My Own" (4:10)
Tokedashita Garasubako - "Far Too Deep" (5:22)
Akaitori - "Firefly" (3:26)
Review: Expertly curated by Time Capsule, Nippon Acid Folk 1970-1980 offers an authentic trip through Japan's rich psychedelic folk scene. Across its eight standout tracks, the album showcases a diverse range of artists and styles, from dreamy acoustic ballads to experimental electronic compositions. Each song is a testament to the creativity and innovation of the era, blending traditional Japanese folk elements with psychedelic and avant-garde influences from around the wider musical world. The album's carefully curated selection means it plays out with a sense of story that provides a fascinating glimpse into a unique period of Japanese music history. This one then is a must-listen for enthusiasts of experimental folk and global psychedelia.
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Nippon Psychedelic Soul 1970-1979
VARIOUS
Cat: TIME 018. Rel: 19 Mar 24
 
Soul
Hiroshi Kamayatsu - "Have You Smoked Gauloise?" (4:20)
Happy End - "Ome, Spring" (4:18)
Yoshiko Sai - "Blue Glass Ball" (4:53)
Tadashi Goino Group - "Go Beyond Time" (4:58)
Jun Fukamachi - "You" (4:08)
Momotaro Pink - "August's Impression" (with original Pinks) (6:04)
Vol 1 Chap 100 - "In The Room" (7:18)
Review: Time Capsule exposes a few of the myriad pathways in Japan's 70s psychedelic soul wormhole, when a bountiful crop of music emerged from musicians inspired by homespun hero Haruomi Hosono's Happy End project, as well as the meandering ballads emerging from the dissolution of the 1960s protest movements. From the charming, Hosono-esque Francophile lounge funk of Hiroshi Kamayatsu's 'Have You Smoked Gauloise?' to the Tadashi Goino Group's strikingly sparse drum machine n' synth incantation 'Jikan Wo Koero Go Beyond Time', almost sounding like Goino is flanked by Vega and Rev at times, to the theatrical, almost duul-esque closing ballad 'Heya No Naka In The Room', the heads at Time Capsule assemble a compelling and kaleidoscopic anthology of forgotten Japanese gems.

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 in stock $40.91
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