RCA RVL-8047, JPL1-1684 Japan 1980
US$1280~1980
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.
Mariya Takeuchi - University Street
RCA RVL-8041 Japan 1979
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi
A city pop classic that has sold over 200,000 copies and still sounds great today.
It includes the single "Dream of You - Lemon Lime Blue Wind" and "Tears of One-Sided Love," which became the B-side of the single "SEPTEMBER" that was later released.
RCA RVL-8036, JPL1-1463 Japan 1978
US$780~1480
A debut album that gives glimpses of his natural talent.
This was her debut album, released in 1978. It contains 11 songs, including her debut single "Come Back, My Time." Although she is now active as a singer-songwriter, at the beginning of her debut, her album consisted almost entirely of songs written by other artists.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
US$3330~3980
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This album marked a turning point musically, not only as a player but also as a stronger artist.
The third album released in 1978. It includes popular songs such as "BOMBER," "Shiosai," and "2000 Tons of Rain," which were frequently included in the setlists of later live shows. It is an experimental work that contains elements of various genres.
RCA RHL-8515, JPL1-1946 Japan 1981
US$11.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi
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A collection of the best songs from the RCA era.
Dreamy pop with lively vocals.
RCA RHL-8503, JPL1-1832 Japan 1980
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
An ambitious piece that is starting to add to the growing number of original works.
World famous Japanese pop music.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Circus Town
RCA RVL-8004 Japan 1976
US$8480~8980
Tatsuro Yamashita's first studio solo album
This is Tatsuro Yamashita's first solo album after Sugar Babe and Niagara Triangle Vol. 1.
RCA RHL-8507 Japan 1981
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The second original album in the "Europe Trilogy".
A masterpiece that fully expresses a familiar pop feel.
RCA RVL-8049 Japan 1980
US$21.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
The first in the European trilogy, this neo-romantic fourth album
It includes new takes of "Rainy Dawn" and "Mirage Town," a song from her Sugar Babe days. After two years of agonizing over her previous work, Taeko Onuki has finally shed her skin in this masterpiece.
Mariya Takeuchi - Fushigi na Peach Pie
RCA RVS-557 (JPBO-0588) Japan 1980
US$199~399
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A hit that sold over 400,000 copies!
A classic Japanese city pop song.
RCA RHL-8805 Japan 1982
US$580~780
A number of talented musicians are participating, including Mariya Takeuchi and Kyohei Abe.
An original album that enhances his appeal as a singer-songwriter.
RCA RHL-4501 Japan 1981
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Stain on Liner
The third mini album by EPO, one of the three RCA girls.
The concept of the album was "listening to records like listening to FM radio," and the jingles and multi-layered choruses between songs are also a highlight. Many musicians of the time, including Tatsuro Yamashita, Taeko Onuki, Minako Yoshida, and Kenji Omura, participated in the production.
Masahiko Kondo - Gin Gira Gin ni Sarigenaku
RCA RHL-8301 Japan 1981
US$249~579
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Tatsuro Yamashita - It's A Poppin' Time
RCA RVL-4701～2, RVL-4701, RVL-4702 Japan 1978
US$5980~12980
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A masterpiece live album from Tatsuro's early days.
A jazzy and rich soul space.
Minako Yoshida - Twilight Zone
RCA RVL-8005 Japan 1977
US$85.83
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Tear on Obi
Miharu Koshi - Omocha Bako Dai 1 Maku
RCA RVL-7211 Japan 1979
US$380~980
Female singer-songwriter "Etsumiharu" who has been likened to the female version of Shinji Harada
Contains many famous songs from the city pop era.
RCA RVL-8060 Japan 1984
US$230~579
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Debuting in the Golden Age of Idols!
A collection of singles from 1982 to 1984.
