Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
US$980~1680
This was Eiichi Ohtaki's masterpiece and a huge hit.
Exquisite sound-making and beautiful melodies that are well-versed in good old American pop.
EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
US$380~930
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An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
EXPRESS ETP-72071 Japan 1975
US$379~680
3rd album under the name Yumi Arai
The third album is a bright and pop album, a departure from the introspective previous albums. The historic Tin Pan Alley performance on the title track "Cobalt Hour" is a must-listen.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
US$2380~3480
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
EXPRESS ETP-90175 Japan 1982
US$280~879
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A masterpiece representing the 80's.
A work that is filled with the essence of Yuming.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
US$42.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
Side A of the soundtrack album consists of original songs and side B of cover songs.
The soundtrack for "Big Wave," a documentary film about marine sports such as surfing, released in 1984. Side A is made up of original songs, including some written specifically for the film, and side B is made up of cover songs by The Beach Boys and others.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
US$980~2880
Contains 10 songs including hit singles and no throwaways.
While taking advantage of her slightly raspy singing voice, she emphasizes her high, soaring voice. This song vividly expresses the changing seasons.
Akina Nakamori - Best Akina Memoires
REPRISE L-12590 Japan 1983
US$379~980
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A best album from their debut early days! Includes big hits.
This work is notable for its songs, modern arrangements, and vocals that range from tough to mellow.
Akina Nakamori - Variation (Hensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12550 Japan 1982
US$580~1180
Her charm blossoms in her second work.
Pop music with a friendly voice.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON HDCA-10039/40 Japan 2000
US$2480~3480
High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
Akina Nakamori - Fantasy (Gensoukyoku)
REPRISE L-12570 Japan 1983
US$279~549
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Pop music that gives the impression of infinite possibilities as a new-age diva.
Japanese pop has established infinite possibilities.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
US$39.41
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Heavy Mark on Media, Stamp on Label
A masterpiece that everyone loves and an impressive piece of work.
From up-tempo songs to ballads, these are songs that everyone has heard at least once.
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.
EXPRESS ETP-90058 Japan 1981
US$199~479
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The pinnacle of city pop. The sound, mature lyrics, and vocals are overwhelming.
A variety of Western music sounds, including Latin flavors, oldies-style pop tunes, city pop elements, and reggae.
Yumi Matsutoya - Sakuban Oaishimasyou
EXPRESS ETP-90120 Japan 1981
US$199~380
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This is Yuming's original album, which achieved the remarkable feat of reaching number one position 17 times in a row for 17 years.
The 12th album released in 1981. Includes "Tower Side Memory," "Machikado no Pessimist," "Matte Agetai," and more. This was a turning point for Yuming, and is characterized by its mysterious jacket and enigmatic title.
Akina Nakamori - Prologue Jyomaku
REPRISE L-12531 Japan 1982
US$580~1480
Original reissue in LP format.
Pop music with the addition of "BEST Ⅲ" and a total of 18 titles reprinted in the original format.
CBS SONY 27AH 1072, 27AH 1072-UM Japan 1980
US$249~579
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A 1980 work by Mayumi Itsuwa, the Japanese Carole King.
This album brings out the charm of Mayumi Itsuwa in a variety of ways, including reggae-style songs, songs with string arrangements, groove songs, and melancholic pop rock.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Another Summer
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, City Pop
VAP 30170-28 Japan 1985
US$480~980
This "summer" album was the first to reach number one on the album charts.
Their 4th album, released in 1985. It was the only original album released during the summer (June to August) and included the single "Futari no Natsu Monogatari," which was used as a CM song and became a huge hit.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Greatest Hits Of Tatsuro Yamashita
AIR RAL-8803 Japan 1982
US$3980~4980
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Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
Akina Nakamori - Bitter And Sweet
REPRISE L-12593 Japan 1985
US$350~980
Featuring a stellar lineup of writers including Yosui Inoue, EPO, ASKA, and Toshiki Kadomatsu, this album showed a glimpse of his potential as an artist.
This is the 7th album released in 1985. However, the obi and jacket say "8th ALBUM". The representative song "Kazari Janai No Yo Namida wa" is the lead single from this album. It is included in the new remix version.
Eiichi Otaki - Niagara Triangle Vol. 2
Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Synth-pop, City Pop
NIAGARA 28AH 1441 Japan 1982
US$280~549
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City pop is still highly regarded today. A great collaboration of satisfying pop numbers.
A pop number that fully displays his talent.
