RCA RVL-8047, JPL1-1684 Japan 1980
US$14.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
US$27.62
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Hard Stain on Cover, Pronounced Scratch on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
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 RVL-8036, JPL1-1463 Japan 1978
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
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.
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-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.
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 *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
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 RHL-8805 Japan 1982
US$7.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
A number of talented musicians are participating, including Mariya Takeuchi and Kyohei Abe.
An original album that enhances his appeal as a singer-songwriter.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Circus Town
RCA RVL-8004 Japan 1976
US$67.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Tatsuro Yamashita's first studio solo album
This is Tatsuro Yamashita's first solo album after Sugar Babe and Niagara Triangle Vol. 1.
RCA RVS-553, JPBO-0568 Japan 1979
US$11.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Discoloration on Cover, Light Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Mariya Takeuchi - Fushigi na Peach Pie
RCA RVS-557 (JPBO-0588) Japan 1980
US$6.33
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Cover Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
A hit that sold over 400,000 copies!
A classic Japanese city pop song.
Mariya Takeuchi - Re-collection
Kayōkyoku, Soft Rock, City Pop
RCA RHL-8816 Japan 1984
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
Singer-songwriter and lyricist Mariya Takeuchi
A best album featuring early hit songs.
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
Masahiro Kuwana - Rock Musical Hamlet
RCA RVL-4703~4 Japan 1979
US$7.97
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Booklet *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Kensaku Morita - Saraba Namida to Iou
RCA JRT-1152 Japan 1971
US$7.97
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Crease/Crinkle on Cover, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
RCA RHS-211 Japan 1985
US$36.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Hidemi Ishikawa - Shadow Summer / Rain GLASS
RCA RHS-246 Japan 1986
US$9.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Hideki Saijo - Young Man (Y.m.c.a.)
RCA RVS-1172 Japan 1979
US$5.97
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Crease/Crinkle on Cover, Cover Soiled, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Hideki Saijo - Blue Sky Blue / I'm Champion
RCA RVS-1152 Japan 1978
US$6.33
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Hideki Saijo - Star My Selection
RCA RVL-10020 Japan 1978
US$10.01
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Heavy Mark on Media, Slight Crease/Crinkle on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
RCA RHL-8366 Japan 1984
US$6.54
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Masahiko Kondo's "Shining"
This photo shows her growth from idol to performer.
