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-8805 Japan 1982
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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$64.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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.
Mariya Takeuchi - Fushigi na Peach Pie
RCA RVS-557 (JPBO-0588) Japan 1980
US$6.68
Media : Excellent (EX), 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.
RCA RVS-553, JPBO-0568 Japan 1979
US$10.11
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
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.
RCA RVL-8048 Japan 1980
US$12.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Heavy Mark on Media
This is the debut album of EPO, the female singer who coloured the city pop era.
The melody lines are full of pop sensibility, and the beautiful, flowing voice is appealing.
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
RCA RVL-7208 Japan 1978
US$12.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Crease/Crinkle on Obi, Obi has slight tear *The image is not from the actual item.
Miharu Koshi - Omocha Bako Dai 1 Maku
RCA RVL-7211 Japan 1979
US$8.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
Female singer-songwriter "Etsumiharu" who has been likened to the female version of Shinji Harada
Contains many famous songs from the city pop era.
Tatsuro Yamashita - It's A Poppin' Time
RCA RVL-4701～2, RVL-4701, RVL-4702 Japan 1978
US$46.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
RENTAL COPY, Discoloration on Cover, Discoloration on Obi, Sticker on Cover
A masterpiece live album from Tatsuro's early days.
A jazzy and rich soul space.
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.
Masahiko Kondo - Gin Gira Gin ni Sarigenaku
RCA RHL-8301 Japan 1981
US$5.61
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight Scuff on Cover, Minor Scratch 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.
