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Timely!!
Timely!! (limited translucent sky blue vinyl LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: FLJF 9535. Rel: 17 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Cat's Eye (album version) (3:12)
Windy Summer (4:02)
Stay By Me (3:36)
A Hope From Sad Street (4:24)
You Are Not Alone (4:03)
I Can't Stop The Loneliness (4:27)
Shyness Boy (3:15)
Lost Love In The Rain (4:19)
Driving My Love (4:46)
Good-night For You (5:18)
Review: For Life Entertainment do well to rerelease yet another bunch of greats from a classic artist working in the Japanese genre of city pop. Along with her album Heaven Beach, Timely!! comes as an LP reissue of the 1983 original album. It's a propulsive jet-setter in the realm of honest 80s J-funk, backed up by weighty production, dynamically swung horn sections and prominent slap bass stylings. Toshiki Kadomatsu's production neatly backs up ANRI's incredible vocal range and dexterity, and without him, perhaps we wouldn't be blessed with the present-day microgrenre that is future funk.
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 in stock $40.11
Em Vee Edits
Em Vee Edits (heavyweight vinyl 12")
Cat: RNT 045. Rel: 06 Mar 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
You Move Me (6:30)
Spreading Energy (5:51)
Don't Be Sabi Say (5:32)
I Wish I Knew The Words (5:30)
Review: Last year, Marcel Vogel dusted down his Em Vee edit alias for the first time in three years, serving up a tasty four-pack of reworks for OYE's ongoing Edits series. It clearly inspired him to make more reworks, because now he's popped up on Razor-N-Tape with another fine selection of scalpel revisions. He begins by reworking a tongue-in-cheek chunk of disco silliness rich in spacey Moog lines and wonky vocals ("You Move Me"), before tweaking and rearranging a superb chunk of Latin-tinged tropical disco ("Spreading Energy"). "Don't Be Sabi Say" is a high-tempo chunk of Afrobeat/Afro-disco fusion full of ear-catching Nigerian vocals and bustling electric piano riffs, while "I Wish I Knew The Words" is a cheeky revision of an obscure Japanese synth-boogie number.
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 in stock $16.69
Wamono A to Z Vol III: Japanese Light Mellow Funk Disco & Boogie 1978-1988
Cat: 180GWALP 03. Rel: 30 Sep 21
 
International
Tetsuo Sakurai - "Kimono" (5:10)
Jadoes - "Friday Night" (extended dance mix) (5:44)
Yumi Sato - "Ame" (3:37)
Kiyohiko Ozaki - "Ojosan Ote Yawaraka Ni" (4:33)
Hitomi Tohyama - "Rainy Driver" (4:29)
Sentimental City Romance - "Hello Suisei" (5:30)
Mizuki Koyama - "Kare Niwa Kanawanai" (4:29)
Hitomi Tohyama - "Sweet Soul Music (Kiss Of Life)" (3:50)
Review: For the latest edition of their essential Wamano A to Z compilation series - the third to date - DJ Yoshiwza Dynamite JP and Chintam have decided to focus on "Japanese light mellow funk, disco and boogie" tracks recorded between 1978 and '88. Like its' predecessors, the eight-track set is heavy on obscurities and little-known cuts, as well as bona fide killer cuts. There's much to savour throughout, from the intergalactic, slap-bass propelled boogie brilliance of Jadoes' 'Friday Night (Extended Mix)' and the laidback funk bliss of Yumi Sato's 'Ame', to the smooth jazz-funk lusciousness of Hitomi Tohyama's 'Rainy Driver' and the Latin-infused, Teena Marie style electrofunk brilliance of Mizuki Koyami's 'Kare Niwa Kanawanai'.
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 in stock $27.73
Konbini Klassics Vol 1
Cat: KK 001. Rel: 08 Nov 24
 
Funk
Soichi Noriki - "Do What You Do"
Cosmos - "Midnight Shuffle"
Review: This 7" vinyl marks the inauguration of the new Konbini Klassics label and it features expertly curated city pop and funk gems from Japan's golden era. The A-side offers 1983's 'Do What You Do' which is a relaxed synth-driven track with irresistibly catchy vocals. On the B-side you can enjoy the sounds of Cosmos, the all-female supergroup who deliver their slap-funk classic 'Midnight Shuffle' with its big horns, funky bass and twinkling synth melodies. A perfect 45 rpm gem, this release brings Japan's iconic sounds back to life and then some.
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 in stock $12.91
Ride On Time (reissue)
Ride On Time (reissue) (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: BVJL 91. Rel: 15 Jun 23
 
Soul
Someday (5:44)
Daydream (4:35)
Silent Screamer (5:30)
Ride On Time (5:58)
The Door Into Summer (4:35)
My Sugar Babe (4:10)
Rainy Day (5:10)
Where The Clouds Go (Clouds) (5:38)
Goodnight (Kissing Goodnight) (1:30)
Review: Jazz and soul flavours from Tatsuro Yamashita, the Japanese guitar megastar whose original covers releases are coveted all over the world. In turn, you reap what you sow; many of his originals are likewise the targets of covers artists, and this isn't the first time we've encountered his song 'Ride On Time'. Yamashita's sixth single, it's a popular myth that the track marked the very beginning of the genre 'city pop'; true or not, the accompanying tracks on this album version are equally as slick.
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 in stock $40.11
Message From A New Dawn
Message From A New Dawn (CD with obi-strip)
Cat: ZLCP 0414. Rel: 22 Dec 21
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Astral Ascension
Primal Echo
Get Up (feat Roy Ayers)
Get It Together
This Feeling
Visions Of Tomorrow
The Message
The Mask
Revolution Evolution
Eternal Tide
Review: Shuya Okino is a DJ, club owner, writer and producer as well as being a part of the Kyoto Jazz Massive, and has been a vital figure in the Japanese club scene for over three decades. He is involved in a wide range of projects from Cosmic Village to Root Soul to Mondo Grosso, but his work with brother Yoshihiro as Kyoto Jazz Massive might be his best. This new album is another standout fusion of synth, broken beat and nu-jazz styles. Some of the tunes are pure dance floor heaters such as the prickly vibes of 'Get Up' while others gaze off to a cosmic future such as the gorgeous synths of 'Visions Of Tomorrow'. Essential.
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 in stock $28.27
Dancin' (reissue)
Cat: PROT 7183. Rel: 28 Jul 22
 
Funk
Dancin' (4:23)
In Your Lovin' (4:53)
Review: Blissful boogie reissue from Junko Ohashi, whose 7-inch promo for 'Dancin' here functioned as the promo material for the 1983 album 'Point Zero'. Sounding just as rough, farty and raw as its original LP cut, the track is a perfect example of what Japan brought to disco - blending it largely with city pop - at the time. 'In Your Lovin', as it did on the original album, brings up the B-side with a downer-tempo funk beat, and a lyrical subject dealing with a romanticized, ideal lover.
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! low stock $20.45
Funkin' For Jamaica
Cat: PMKA 1005. Rel: 23 Dec 22
 
Funk
Akiko & Masayasu Tzboquchi - "Funkin' For Jamaica" (feat Mbanja Ritchy aka B-Bandj) (4:07)
Akiko & Masayasu Tzboquchi - "Love Theme From Sparticus" (feat Mbanja Ritchy aka B-Bandj - Clear Day mix) (4:34)
Review: Tom Browne's 1980 single 'Funkin' For Jamaica' has long been something of an anthem - a hybrid funk/boogie classic that remains a staple in sets of hip-hop, disco and soul DJs alike. Given its ubiquity, covering the song is fraught with danger, but remarkably Japanese producer Akiko and guest vocalist Mbanja Richy have successfully put a new spin on it. Their take is subtly tougher and more synth-heavy, with bilingual French/English vocals, nods to Zouk music and a bassline so squelchy it could have been lifted from a P-funk record. Over on the flip, the pair go mellow, deep and laidback on a pleasingly skewed hip-hop soul cover of Terry Callier's legendary vocal interpretation of Alex North's 'Love Theme' from 'Spartacus'. Inspired stuff all told.
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 in stock $23.15
Wamono Disco: Nippon Columbia Disco & Boogie Hits 1978-1982
VARIOUS
Cat: 180GWALP 06. Rel: 25 Jan 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Godiego - "The Birth Of The Odyssey - Monkey Magic" (5:00)
Ikue Sakakibara - "This Is Hot" (3:59)
Soul Media - "I Will Give You Samba" (4:21)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Purple Shadow" (3:49)
Yumi Murata - "Krishna" (4:55)
Yoshito Machida & Godiego - "Ame Wa Knife No Yo Sa" (3:34)
Pink Parachute - "Disco Great Tokyo" (4:31)
Hatsumi Shibata - "Hazumi De Daite (A Woman In A Man's World)" (3:38)
Review: In the late 1970s and early 80s, disco swept through dancefloors across the world, with musicians, producers and labels in all four corners of the world recording and releasing their own local variations on the New York-pioneered sound. This fine compilation digs into the Japanese interpretation of the sound, offering up a selection of gems pulled from the vaults of the Nippon Columbia imprint. As you'd expect, there are some genuinely soaring and delightfully over-the-top cuts on show (see Godiego's 'The Odyssey Begins - Monkey Magic' and the disco-funk mania of Ikue Sakakibara's bilingual 'This Is Hot'), alongside such forgotten or lesser-celebrated gems as Yumi Moreta's rubbery bass-propelled 'Krishna', the strings-and-synth-drenched brilliance of Pink Parachute's 'Disco Great' and the ridiculously grandiose 'Hazumi De Daitte (A Woman Inside a Man's Body)' by Hatsumi Shibata.
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 in stock $30.96
Pocket Park (reissue)
Pocket Park (reissue) (limited translucent blue vinyl LP + poster + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PCJA 00093. Rel: 02 Sep 24
 
Pop
Mayonaka No Door: Stay With Me (5:09)
It's So Creamy (3:40)
Cryin' (3:54)
That's All (4:02)
His Woman (4:07)
Manhattan Wind (3:31)
Ai Wa Energy (3:33)
Soushite Watashi Ga (4:19)
Trouble Maker (4:32)
Mind Game (3:52)
Itsuwari No Nai Hibi (3:52)
 in stock $42.54
Sweet Soul Music
Cat: HMJA 164. Rel: 18 Aug 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Sweet Soul Music (Kiss Of Life) (3:47)
Wanna Kiss (4:28)
Review: Hitomi Toyama's 'Sweet Soul Music' originally made it to wax last year, when the track appeared as part of a rare Japanese funk compilation curated by the sound's brightest stars, Wamono. Now, though, it gets a proper release on 7", and is backended by the sultry B-side 'Wanna Kiss', which sounds pitched up and chirpy in its shrill alto vocals, which assure us we're held. The A, meanwhile, is as horny (in both senses of the word) as ever, quite obviously singing the praises of "sweet soul music... I love you!"
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 in stock $22.34
Town
Town (12")
Cat: COS 60312. Rel: 21 Feb 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Town (vocal mix) (4:56)
Town (instrumental) (4:56)
Honey B (4:04)
Review: While putting together last year's brilliant Tokyo Nights - Female J-Pop Boogie compilation, Cultures of Soul commissioned boogie revivalist Saucy Lady to record fresh covers of two of her favourites from the set. The Japan-born American has predictably done a bang up job. We're particularly enjoying the vocal and instrumental covers of Minako Yoshida's "Town"; while both contain a few contemporary touches - the beats are naturally closer to house than the '80s original - the synths, vocals and production touches are all faithful to the Saucy Lady's source material. She slows things down a little on the flipside, pushing her vocals to the fore on a gentle and rubbery cover of Toshinobu Kanesaka's "Honey Bee". Superb stuff, all told.
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 in stock $14.54
See You There (reissue)
See You There (reissue) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: TJJA 10050. Rel: 18 Aug 22
 
Funk
Love Is Where You Find It (4:20)
Love's Gone (4:20)
I Close My Eyes (4:21)
Castles (4:13)
Afternoon Delight (3:35)
Sentimental Slow Song (4:32)
Midnight Shuffle (4:27)
Silent Partners (4:12)
Earth Beat (4:41)
See You There (4:06)
Review: Timely reissue of this rare Japanese Fusion/Boogie Classic!

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 in stock $39.84
Greatest Hits (reissue)
Greatest Hits (reissue) (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + inserts with obi-strip)
Cat: BVJL 98. Rel: 14 Sep 23
 
Soul
Loveland, Island (4:19)
Draw Ai Let's Kiss The Sun (3:59)
Sweet & Dangerous Scent (3:15)
Ride On Time (4:22)
The Door Into Summer (4:35)
Funky Flushin' (5:05)
Windy Lady (5:19)
Bomber (5:42)
Solid Slider (3:29)
Let's Dance Baby (4:04)
The Whispering Sea (4:19)
Your Eyes (3:12)
Review: Acclaimed Japanese producer, singer and songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita is the man credited with laying the early foundations for the city-pop sound. He put out a great run of albums, live albums and compilations and many of them are now being reissued. This one is a great hits collection on heavyweight vinyl that came in 1982 and rounds up the many standout works of his early period. All the tracks have had a fresh mastering job for this release and so classics like 'Sweet & Dangerous Scent', 'Draw Ai Let's Kiss The Sun' and 'The Door Into Summer' all sound as good as ever.
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 in stock $40.11
Sun Run & Synchronize
Cat: HR 7S235. Rel: 23 Dec 21
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Sun, Run & Synchronize (45 edit) (4:08)
Sun, Run & Synchronize (Mitsu The beats remix) (4:35)
 in stock $18.04
Tokyo Bliss: Japanese Funk Boogie & City Pop From King Records 1974-88
DJ NOTOYA / VARIOUS
Cat: WWSLP 98. Rel: 13 Feb 25
 
Funk
BUZZ - "Garasumado" (2:35)
Mami Ayukawa - "Sabita Gambler" (3:53)
Johnny Yoshinaga - "The Rain" (5:44)
Keiko Toda - "Fade In" (4:13)
Koji Kobayashi - "Bokura No Date" (3:07)
Yuko Imai - "Hotel Twilight 4:49" (4:46)
Kumiko Sawada - "Your Love's Away" (4:14)
Masatoshi Kanno - "Day By Day" (3:32)
Yuji Mitsuya - "After Five At Caf-Bar" (4:40)
Fujimaru Band - "Paper Machine" (2:26)
Review: DJ Notoya returns with another expertly curated selection of Japanese gems, this time delving into the funky, soulful, and city pop sounds of King Records. Spanning the years 1974 to 1988, this compilation is a treasure trove of forgotten classics and hidden gems, a sonic time capsule that transports listeners back to the neon-lit streets and vibrant nightlife of 1980s Japan. Buzz's 'Garasumado' kicks things off with an infectious groove and funky guitar riffs that could rival any Western funk classic. Mami Ayukawa's 'Sabita Gambler' adds a touch of soulful sophistication, her smooth vocals gliding over lush instrumentation. Keiko Toda's 'Fade In' is a city pop gem, its dreamy melodies and catchy hooks evoking a sense of carefree optimism and urban cool. Elsewhere, Johnny Yoshinaga's soulful ballad 'The Rain' provides a moment of introspection, while Kumiko Sawada's disco-infused 'Your Love's Away' will get you moving and grooving. The compilation closes with the feelgood sounds of Masatoshi Kanno's 'Day By Day', a perfect encapsulation of the city pop aesthetic.
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 in stock $33.37
Keep It Up (DJ Koco Re Edit)
Cat: AHS 70. Rel: 18 Mar 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Keep It Up (DJ Koco Re edit) (4:05)
Stand Up (DJ Kawasaki 45 edit) (4:13)
Review: On this fresh disco 7", DJ Koco (aka. Shimokita) and DJ Kawasaki have re-edited and cut Nayutah's hit songs 'Keep It Up' and 'Stand Up' into an enduring pair of bright disco edits. Both Nayutah's original tracks really wanted us to keep it supine; Koco and Kawasaki act as commanders of this charge, not shying away from the ostensible stringy glitz of the original song. Kawasaki's edit skews funkier, employing live bass and rhythm guitar and adroit drumming to fit around Nayutah's agile, sisterly vocals, and drawing on his already extensive experience of working alongside Nayutah for her album, also called Keep It Up.
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! low stock $19.37
Bridge Into The Future: Recreated Tracks
Cat: HRLP 304. Rel: 23 Jun 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Blazin' (feat Karin - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Fusion Funk mix) (5:06)
Planetary Track (DJ Kawasaki Recreated Brazilian Boogie mix) (4:40)
Bright Like Light (feat Sauce 81 - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Experimental Session) (3:59)
I'm So On Your Mind (feat Rasiyah - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix) (4:35)
So Far Away (DJ Kawasaki Recreated Jazzy reprise) (3:14)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (feat N'Dea Davenport - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Latin Disco mix) (4:49)
Shinning (feat Bird - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix) (4:54)
Let The Music Play (feat Yoo Hee - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix) (3:55)
One (feat Lori Fine - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix) (4:27)
Shooting Star (DJ Kawasaki Recreated dub Tribute version) (3:58)
Review: Acclaimed DJ, singer, remixer and songwriter DJ KAWASAKI is a beat maker who does it all from broken beat and nu jazz to hip hop and deep house. Bridge Into The Future: Recreated Tracks finds him cooking up his own newly constructed takes on a range of classic source tunes. It makes for a broad and brilliant collection. 'I'm So On Your Mind' (feat Rasiyah - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix) is a gloriously sunny sound with louche breakbeats at its core, and the Diana Ross classic 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' (feat N'Dea Davenport - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Latin Disco mix) becomes a salsa tinged and gloriously steamy anthem.
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 in stock $30.14
Escape (remastered)
Cat: THANKYOU 035. Rel: 06 Aug 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Forever (7:34)
Electric City (5:22)
KuRoOBi Magic (3:39)
Review: City Pop-era Japanese girl group Shohjo-Tai's 1984 EP with Red Bus Project (an alternative alias for their then synth-loving production outfit, Redbus), 'Escape', has long been a favourite amongst crate diggers - hence this handy reissue courtesy of Sound Metaphors offshoot Thank You. While the artwork has been refreshed, all three original tracks appear in freshly remastered form. On side A you'll find 'Forever', a body-popping slab of 1984 electro featuring Shohjo-Tai rapping in English over bubbly drum machine beats, squelchy bass, 'Rockit'-esque sounds and periodic horn breaks. Turn to the flip for Antal favourite 'Electric City', a driving City Pop-meets-Italo-disco club track blessed with a heavy and metronomic bassline, and the electro-goes-jazz-funk brilliance of 'Ku.Ro.O.Bi.Magic'.
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 in stock $22.07
Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop AOR & Boogie 1975-1987
VARIOUS
Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop AOR & Boogie 1975-1987 (limited green vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: LITA 20211. Rel: 20 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Naomi Akimoto - "Bewitched (Are You Leaving Soon)" (4:41)
Atsuko Nina - "Tonkachi" (3:35)
Miho Fujiwara - "Heartbeat" (4:13)
Miharu Koshi - "Scandal Night" (4:22)
Chu Kosaka - "Shirakechimauze" (3:06)
Teresa Noda - "Tropical Love" (4:17)
Makoto Matsusa - "Business Man" (part 1) (3:47)
Susan - "Ah! Soka" (5:06)
Yukako Hayase - "Suiyoubi Madeni Shinitaino" (4:25)
Parachute - "Kowloon Daily" (2:51)
Hiroyuki Namba - "Tropical Exposition" (Who Done It? version) (3:16)
Pizzicato Five - "Boy Meets Girl" (5:24)
Mari Iijima - "Love Sick" (3:30)
1986 Omega Tribe - "Cosmic Love" (3:59)
Osamu Shoji - "Pub Casablanca" (3:46)
Chiemi Manabe - "Untotooku" (4:21)
Review: Light In The Attic only deals in records you absolutely must own, but this Pacific Breeze series in particular has been fantastic. Happy it now gets up to a third instalment with another laser focus on Japanese City POP, AOR and Boogie between the years of 1975 and 1987. And there is a wealth of material for them to go out. Across four sides of glorious green vinyl, we're treated to high-grade sounds from plenty of known and lesser-known artists such as Atsuko Nina, Yukako Hayase, 1986 Omega Tribe and many more. There is a melodic joy and cathartic cleanliness to these sounds that always leave you wanting more.
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 in stock $35.52
The Midas Touch
The Midas Touch (limited 12")
Cat: SC 1229. Rel: 19 May 22
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Alpine Plant (6:10)
Back In My Arms (5:32)
Midas Touch (6:18)
Still Life (6:10)
Le Train (3:21)
Something Is Technically Wrong (5:30)
 in stock $24.76
Neuromantic (reissue)
Neuromantic (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MHJL 172. Rel: 12 Sep 22
 
Coldwave/Synth
Glass (6:06)
Grand Espoir (4:37)
Connection (5:09)
New (Red) Roses (3:42)
Extra-Ordinary (4:26)
Drip Dry Eyes (5:27)
Curtains (3:50)
Charge (2:35)
Something In The Air (4:50)
 in stock $37.42
Bridge Into The Future: Recreated Tracks
Cat: ZLCP 0423. Rel: 07 Mar 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
So Far Away (DJ Kawasaki Recreated Jazzy reprise)
Planetary Track (DJ Kawasaki Recreated Brazilian Boogie mix)
Blazin' (feat Karin - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Fusion Funk mix)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough (feat N'Dea Davenport - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Latin Disco mix)
Shinning (feat Bird - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix)
Let The Music Play (feat Yoo Hee - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix)
Bright Light (feat Sauce 81 - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Experimental Session)
I'm So On Your Mind (feat Rasiyah - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix)
One Love (feat Lori Fine - DJ Kawasaki Recreated Disco mix)
Shooting Star (DJ Kawasaki Recreated dub Tribute version)
 in stock $22.34
Touch: The Sublime Sound Of Yuji Ohno
VARIOUS
Cat: WWSLP 80. Rel: 26 Oct 23
 
Jazz
Nanako Sato - "Subterraean Futari Botchi" (3:18)
You & The Explosion Band - "Silhouette" (4:11)
Hatsumi Shibata - "I Wish You Love" (3:24)
Yuji Ohno & Galaxy - "Kirameku Inner Space" (3:17)
Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio - "Speak Low" (5:07)
Ken Tanaki - "Lilac-Gai No Aki" (3:46)
Mieko Hirota - "I Want To Be Happy" (3:38)
Electric Keyboard Orchestra - "The Soaring Seagull" (4:41)
Hatusmi Shibata - "Mouchido Kikasete" (4:50)
! low stock $33.12
Konuka Ame
Cat: NDS 1064. Rel: 18 Aug 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Konuka Ame (4:16)
Silver Spot (4:23)
 in stock $21.27
Alfa Yen Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop & Other Electronic Adventures In Tokyo
VARIOUS
Cat: DQJL 22012202. Rel: 08 May 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Track 1" (4:45)
Sandii - "Zoot Kook" (6:16)
You An' Me Orgasmus Orchestra - "Track 3" (4:49)
Haruomi H - "Track 4" (5:23)
Apogee/Perigee - "Track 5" (3:33)
Haruomi Hosono Rock/Hajime Tachibana - "Track 6" (5:12)
Ryuichi Sakamoto - "Track 7" (2:23)
Jun Togawa - "Track 8" (3:57)
Haruomi Hosono - "Track 9" (3:15)
Rock - "Track 10" (3:21)
Riot In Lagos - "Track 11" (5:41)
Ryuichi Sakamoto - "Track 12" (3:42)
Sheena - "Track 13" (4:22)
Beat The Rap (4:27)
Yellow Magic Orchestra - "Track 15" (4:32)
Lexington Queen (4:36)
Track 17 (4:03)
Testpattern - "Beach Girl" (3:10)
Flashback (4:57)
Track 19 (3:56)
Interior - "Ascending" (1:48)
Review: For the last ten years Japan's reissue market has blossomed into one of the most fruitful for western listeners eager to explore very rare Japanese releases and artists from the 70s and 80s specifically. In no other genres has this been most displayed then in the new age, ambient, folk and synth realms. Alfa/Yen Records 1980-1987: Techno Pop & Other Electronic Adventures In Tokyo follows this fantastic era of passing on to a new generation. This compilation features many luminary figures in the Japanese scene with an extra emphasis of it honing in on Yellow Magic Orchestra and its members. After the popularity of similar compilations in the past five years, this looks to be one of the most successful reissues of Japanese electronic music in 2024!
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 in stock $64.33
Super Cats
Super Cats (LP + insert)
Cat: PARK 1058. Rel: 24 Apr 24
 
Soul
Funky Jesus (4:55)
Life (5:09)
Like Sugar (5:04)
Feel Like Makin' Love (5:01)
Best Match (5:28)
IWGP (4:27)
A Cat In The Sun (5:12)
Track 8 (3:23)
Review: Hailing from Japan, the Cat Boys is a lounge funk band that has earned praise from Gilles Peterson. In 2023, they rose anew as Super Cats and unleashed their debut album under the same name. Inspired by 90s acid jazz, Sly Stone, and gospel, the album offers a soulful and funky journey while Yuima Enya's vocals, which come both in Japanese and English, add extra layers of enchantment. Tracks range from funky rap compositions to soul tunes, a psychedelic dub of Chaka Khan's hit, and a Japanese rendition of Roberta Flack's 'Feel Like Makin' Love.' With synth-driven disco and crossover house, the album explores melancholy and purity in alluring fashion.
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 in stock $26.66
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 $28.80
Sexy Robot (reissue)
Sexy Robot (reissue) (limited translucent pink vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: HMJA 214. Rel: 28 Oct 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Sexy Robot (3:59)
Wanna Kiss (4:29)
Tuxedo Connection (3:20)
Let's Talk In Bed (3:44)
We Are In The Dark (3:41)
Behind You (3:24)
Try To Say (3:43)
Cathy (5:40)
Slow Love (4:35)
Be Mine (4:22)
Review: We're thrilled to see and help announce the reissue of Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama's iconic 1983 album Sexy Robot, a cornerstone of 80s Japanese AOR and city-pop. This reissue celebrates Tohyama's fifth release, which captures the vibrant New York sound of the era and paved the way for the Beacon Sound movement in Japan. The album features Tohyama's silky vocals paired with infectious beats and some of the best city-pop of the era. Sexy Robot stands out for its blend of smooth melodies and energetic rhythms, presenting an authentic slice of 80s music culture. This vinyl reissue offers a pristine listening experience, although the record has some noticeable scuffs that do not impact playback. This reissue is a fantastic entry point into the world of city-pop and a celebration of Hitomi Tohyama's enduring legacy.
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 in stock $40.91
Magic Hour
Cat: TSR 002. Rel: 28 Dec 22
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Magic Hour (6:21)
Nakanaide (8:32)
Review: To kick off new label Takashimashuzo, Kammoushiki - who is presumably the boss - is dropping two new 12"s in the same week. This is the second and like the first, it is inspired house music that takes its cues from the 80s Ibiza party landscape. 'Magic Hour' has gurgling basslines riding up and down the scale with innocent keys and lazy drums. It's heartwarming stuff from sundown. 'Nakanaide' then ups the Balearic quotient with even more prominent and arcing guitar licks over bongos and soulful chords.
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 in stock $29.89
2025
2025 (7")
Cat: CMTR 015. Rel: 21 Aug 24
 
Soul
2025 (3:28)
Kamisamaonegai (3:39)
Review: Natsu Summer is a city pop and reggae sensation who is set to go to the next level with the release of her upcoming 2024 album Orange Airmail. She now teases it in fine style with this new limited 7" vinyl that has been produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi of RYUSENKEI. Teh single, '2025' is a vibrant and danceable lovers' rock track featuring amapiano rhythms and hot stepping rhythms that make it a real gem for enlivening any dance floor through a loud sound system. The B-side includes a special cover of a hidden Japanese lovers' rock classic from the '90s which adds a nostalgic touch to this delightful analogue release.
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 in stock $21.53
City Music Tokyo: Multiple
VARIOUS
City Music Tokyo: Multiple (gatefold 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: GB 1593. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Carnation - "Edo River" (5:02)
Yasushi Nakanishi - "Futari Bun No Atsui Yume" (4:09)
Jadoes - "Stardust Night" (3:55)
Keiko Kimura - "Don't Call Me On The Phone" (5:07)
Tomoki Kikuchi - "Samugari" (5:05)
Yumi Seino - "Mayonaka No Denwa" (5:56)
Takaki Horigome - "Fuyu Kitari Naba" (5:53)
Midori Hara - "Spacewalk" (4:26)
Emi Necozawa - "Me Ni Mienai Mono" (5:03)
Nanako Sato - "Umi Ni Ukabu Piano" (3:31)
Kyoko Furuya - "Harumi Futo" (4:13)
Escalators - "Fly High" (4:36)
Mitsuko Horie - "Weekend Night" (4:07)
Namihiko Ohmura - "Moonlight, Starlight" (4:20)
Chikako Ueno - "Nostalgic Spaceman" (3:52)
Hiroshi Sato - "FWY." (5:13)
 in stock $40.38
Muscle & Heat (reissue)
Muscle & Heat (reissue) (LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7109. Rel: 17 Jun 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Thermo Limbo (5:46)
Watashi No Suki Na Kuni (5:51)
Swimming Under The Glass (4:12)
Do The Wolf (4:33)
Exotic Dance (6:04)
Narcissa (5:18)
Dodo Bird (1:27)
Muscle & Heat (5:04)
Oriental Oriental (3:15)
 in stock $39.58
Kiss In Kix
Cat: LV 7001. Rel: 10 Feb 20
 
International
Kiss In KIX (7" long version) (4:56)
Orion (3:18)
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 in stock $8.18
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (reissue)
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (reissue) (clear orange vinyl 7")
Cat: FABC015 CLEARORANGE. Rel: 08 Mar 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (4:04)
Hoshi No Suna (Stardust) (instrumental) (4:02)
 in stock $18.84
Uterus Uterus (reissue)
Uterus Uterus (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7194. Rel: 10 Aug 22
 
Rock
Jungle (4:31)
Wonder Life (3:12)
Stay With Me, My Love (4:33)
Shake Up Heaven & Shake Earth (3:37)
Love The One You're With (3:34)
Hungry Sky (5:14)
Fushigi Okite (4:49)
Koujitsu (5:06)
Toki No Oto (4:48)
Review: Yumi Murata's Uterus Uterus is a jazz-pop classic from 1985. Yumi is a vocal coach and former singer who was active from the late 70s and through the 80s before opening her own Murata Yumi Vocal Training Room in 1991 and teaching ever since. This long-player was a later one out of the seven she released in all and is one of her most popular as it mixes up fusion, new wave, funk, pop and jazz across synth sounds. These are enjoyable and sophisticated sounds from this talented vocalist.
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Next Door (reissue)
Next Door (reissue) (clear green vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: HMJA 213. Rel: 28 Oct 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Exotic Yokogao
Take Off Your Sunglasses
Teardrops Romance
Good-Bye
Kiss The Yesterday
Love Is The Competition
High-Heel Dancer
Mystery Drive
Get My Love
Our Lovely Days
Review: Originally released in 1983, Hitomi Tohyama's NEXT DOOR was the great Japanese artist's fourth album and now it makes a welcome return to the shelves thanks to this limited edition reissue on clear green vinyl. Deeply inspired by early 80s American pop, this City Pop classic captures the essence of urban life with every track. it is truly packed with sweet and infectious rhythms and nostalgic medics, lush hooks and effortless charm. As such NEXT DOOR is a toe-tapping journey through Tokyo's city lights that is sure to connect with a whole new generation.
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Disco Taberna
Cat: UVS 005. Rel: 10 Oct 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Disco Taberna (feat YIM) (3:45)
Sentimental Lover (3:30)
Review: After a four-year hiatus, Urban Volcano Sounds returns with their eagerly awaited single, "Disco Taberna," released on 7" vinyl. Known for their Balearic crossover style, urban boogie influences, and elegant sound production, the track showcases their signature blend of lush strings and soulful melodies. "Disco Taberna" is a nod to the golden age of 70s disco, capturing the era's opulence with meticulous production. The track's lush arrangements and soaring strings reflect a deep respect for the classic disco era, while the urban boogie influences add a modern twist. The single's release follows the inclusion of their track "Ame no Uta" from their previous album "Blue Hour" in the "Tangent" compilation by Nick The Record & John Gomez, released by MR.BONGO in July. This feature has further cemented Urban Volcano Sounds' growing reputation, both in Japan and internationally. "Disco Taberna" not only reaffirms the group's commitment to high-quality sound but also highlights their evolving influence in the music scene. The single's blend of nostalgic and contemporary elements promises to captivate both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
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I Want You Back (Japanese Version)
I Want You Back (Japanese Version) (7" + booklet + insert)
Cat: AQJH 77627. Rel: 07 May 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
I Want You Back (Japanese version) (3:52)
ABC (Japanese version) (4:20)
 in stock $21.00
Freaky Power
Freaky Power (CD with obi-strip)
Cat: POCS 23023. Rel: 12 Sep 22
 
Funk
Searchers
Freaky Power (2022 version)
Source Of Life
She's Got It (feat Andrea Clarke)
Axis
That Good Feeling (feat Erik Rico)
Helix
Star Haze
Amplification Part 3
Solar Strut
Always (feat Erik Rico)
 in stock $33.65
Crazy For You
Cat: FLRS 171. Rel: 02 Dec 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Crazy For You (4:13)
Crazy For You (ET edit) (4:22)
Review: In 2024, over 30 years after its release, Incognito's 1991 hit 'Crazy For You' has been reimagined by ONEGRAM with a stunning new arrangement. It brings out the soul with gorge vocals and lazy dub drums providing a perfect counterpoint. The B-side brings a vibrant twist featuring a groovier rhythm, ONEGRAM's signature horn section and lively steel pan melodies that blend Caribbean disco and reggae vibes. Adding to the fun, the ET Edit on the B-side is tailored for DJs and enhanced with tasteful effects for an energetic finish. This fresh take breathes new life into a beloved classic that showcases ONEGRAM's infectious sound.
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Light Mellow (reissue)
Cat: PCTA 294. Rel: 20 May 24
 
Pop
Midnight Door/Stay With Me (single version) (4:35)
Hallelujah After The Rain (3:44)
Jazzy Night (3:36)
Riverside Tango (4:57)
That's All (3:50)
Chandelier Mirage (3:46)
Ballerina (3:07)
Neat Na Gogo 3 Ji (3:58)
10cm Heel (3:48)
Calandrie (1:50)
It's So Creamy (3:42)
Weekend Wa Karui Byoki (4:02)
Cupid (5:25)
Manhattan No Kake-ra (4:00)
No More Sunglasses (3:18)
Modern Ni Sakki (3:45)
Rainy Day Woman (5:05)
Ai Wa Energy (3:35)
Kaze No Photograph (4:37)
 in stock $22.34
Hit Machine (reissue)
Hit Machine (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7213. Rel: 09 Nov 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Caribbean Dream (2:38)
Hit Machine (5:36)
Little Monster (3:28)
A Killer Smile (3:31)
Sexy Bus Stop (3:08)
Magic Of The Blue (3:08)
Ain't Nobody Straight In LA (3:17)
Union Man (3:33)
The Bumboo (3:05)
My Tiny Angel (3:38)
 in stock $40.11
Street Sensation
Street Sensation (limited LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7122. Rel: 01 Oct 21
 
Funk
Chrystal Magic (4:32)
Goodbye Again (5:29)
AM 4:00 (3:47)
USou (3:44)
Jump (3:49)
Opening Theme (3:07)
You Send Me (5:07)
Hangin' Around (4:19)
Kiraku Mi Ikuwa (4:16)
One Night Affair (5:32)
 in stock $39.58
Imagination (Japanese Edition)
Cat: HMJA 187. Rel: 22 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Imagination (4:29)
I Love You (4:03)
I'm The Lucky One (4:13)
Sweet Soul Music (Kiss Of Life) (3:48)
Many Thanks (Long As I'm With You) (3:15)
Tell Me What You Want (5:18)
Keep The Love Alive (feat Glenn C Leonard) (4:41)
Heartbreak Calendar (4:07)
Look At Me (4:16)
Review: The 80s Japanese pop culture is back with the re-release of Toyama 'Penny' Hitomi's two popular albums. Among them, the 1983 album Next Door is a perfect blend of American and Japanese city pop, making it a must-listen for music lovers. The black vinyl pressing of this limited edition album is of high-quality Japanese import, bringing back the nostalgia of a classic era. This is the first time it has been released on wax since 1983, making it a rare and valuable addition to any music collection.
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 in stock $37.96
Sniper (reissue)
Sniper (reissue) (limited pure virgin vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PCJA 00139. Rel: 05 Aug 24
 
Pop
Can't Let Go (4:15)
I Remember (3:23)
You Babe (5:26)
Give Our Love (3:45)
You Know What I Like (3:43)
Sniper (3:35)
Busted (4:22)
Someday (3:38)
 in stock $45.21
Kagami No Naka No Actress
Kagami No Naka No Actress (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7324. Rel: 29 Jan 25
 
Pop
Dance In The Memories
What's Going On
Don't Be Silly
Infinite Love
Kagami No Naka No Actress
Paradise Island
Caribbean Night
Beach Bar Kara No Tegami
Casanova
In Your Eyes
Review: Meiko Nakahara, a celebrated figure in the city pop revival, returns with a reissue of her eighth studio album, originally released in 1988. This captivating collection showcases Nakahara's signature blend of sophisticated pop, jazz influences, and smooth grooves, capturing the essence of the late 80s Japanese music scene. The album features the title track, 'Kagami no Nakano Actress', which served as the opening theme for the popular anime series 'Kimagure Orange Road', as well as the ending theme, 'Dance in the memories'. With its blend of catchy melodies, lush arrangements and Nakahara's expressive vocals make this a real, rediscovered classic.

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 in stock $43.34
Aya (reissue)
Aya (reissue) (limited translucent yellow vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PCJA 00149. Rel: 05 Aug 24
 
Pop
Change (4:25)
Track 2 (4:24)
Track 3 (4:11)
Track 4 (4:09)
Track 5 (4:01)
Track 6 (3:41)
Sugar Me (4:15)
Track 8 (3:52)
Bay City Romance (4:40)
Track 10 (3:06)
Review: Portablist Lounge have put together this special 7" scratchsafe™ battle record which also includes a sticker. The record has a narrow head-gauged and has been deep cut which means it won't skip no matter how hard you work it, and it' features standard scratch samples with AI generated voices from well-known celebrities including Alex Jones, Bart Simpson, Kermit the Frog, Stan Marsh, Angry Male, Adam Sandler, Alan Partridge, Cleveland Brown, Jerry Springer, Rick Sanchez, Snoop Dogg, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Eric Cartman, Stewie Griffin, Greta Thumburg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Rogan, Limmy, Peter Griffin, Peter Kay and Simon Cowell.
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 in stock $38.75
Oui Savadawa (Record Store Day RSD 2024)
Cat: WQKL 22. Rel: 07 May 24
 
Pop
Oui Savadawa (3:12)
Pierrot (3:43)
 in stock $23.15
Twilight
Twilight (LP with obi-strip + insert)
Cat: HMJA 205. Rel: 08 May 24
 
Pop
Miracle Basket (4:01)
Winelight (5:08)
Chattanooga Choo Choo (3:54)
Track 4 (6:45)
Longest Night (3:42)
After Summertime (4:49)
Track 7 (3:45)
Monday Scandals (4:03)
Twilight Circle (6:35)
 in stock $33.65
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