Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
US$14.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Cover Soiled
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.
MOON MOON-28018 Japan 1984
US$78.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Tear on Obi, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that remains unchanged for many years.
A city pop classic that needs no introduction and is also popular overseas
EXPRESS ETP-90265 Japan 1983
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
An album full of great songs.
Contains many popular songs, including self-covers.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor
ALFA ALR-6022 Japan 1980
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Stain on Liner
The band that sparked the techno pop boom has released their second album, a timeless masterpiece that shines brightly in the history of Japanese rock pop.
A historic hit album that begins with the familiar "TOKIO" vocoder.
City Pop, Disco, Soul, Synth-pop
FOR LIFE 28K-63 Japan 1983
US$82.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, with Calender
The most successful collaboration between Anri and Toshiki Kadomatsu!
This album is not just pop music, but has a strong AOR and City Pop flavor.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
US$57.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Turned-up Corners, Discoloration on Liner
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.
EXPRESS ETP-72071 Japan 1975
US$6.54
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
US$46.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (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.
EXPRESS ETP-90175 Japan 1982
US$10.05
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Obi Soiled, Liner Soiled *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece representing the 80's.
A work that is filled with the essence of Yuming.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON MOON-28033 Japan 1986
US$25.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Discoloration on Liner
High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic Orchestra
ALFA ALR-6020 Japan 1979
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Discoloration on Liner, Mark on Media
It sparked a techno boom.
Oriental Electronic Pop
Akina Nakamori - Best Akina Memoires
REPRISE L-12590 Japan 1983
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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.
ALFA ALR-28015 Japan 1981
US$28.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
A popular album known as the best of YMO.
Experimental Japanese electro-classic.
Mariya Takeuchi - University Street
RCA RVL-8041 Japan 1979
US$12.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Light Mark on Media, Slight Scuff on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Another Summer
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, City Pop
VAP 30170-28 Japan 1985
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hype Sticker, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
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.
VAP 30152-28 Japan 1984
US$34.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This is Momoko Kikuchi's memorable first album.
A city pop classic released in 1984.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Greatest Hits Of Tatsuro Yamashita
AIR RAL-8803 Japan 1982
US$35.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
Eastworld TOCT-24067 Japan 1999
US$10.83
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Plastic Discoloration on Case, Case Soiled, Scratch on Case *The image is not from the actual item.
It sparked the R&B movement.
A standard, orthodox melody and a shocking love song that changed the history of JPOP.
DISCOMATE DSF-8003 Japan 1980
US$7.61
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
Cover Soiled, with Pinup/Card Portrait, Hype Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece that produced hit songs with an overwhelming presence.
Pop with a rich analog feel.
Kozo Murashita - Hatsukoi Asaki Yume mishi
CBS SONY 28AH 1529 Japan 1983
US$16.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
This is one of his most famous works, a touching piece that recorded his highest sales to date.
The fourth album released in 1983. A masterpiece among masterpieces with 10 songs including the singles "First Love" and "Odoriko".
EXPRESS ETP-72051 Japan 1975
US$11.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Arai Yumi's timeless 1973 debut album
Featuring her debut songs "I Don't Need an Answer," "I Can Say It," the title songs "Airplane Clouds," and "Paper Planes." Even before she was brought back into the spotlight with Hayao Miyazaki's "The Wind Rises," her introspective songwriting has maintained a timeless quality, and this is a masterpiece that shows off her strong songwriting.
DEAR HEART RAL-8806 Japan 1983
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
You can enjoy everything from bright and pop songs typical of EPO to ballads.
Released in 1983, this album features a host of amazing musicians, delivering a truly outstanding performance.
KITTY 28MS 0090 Japan 1985
US$11.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
This was their biggest hit, reaching number one on the Oricon charts and number one for the year.
An emotional Japanese pop song featuring Tamaki's melodious music and Matsui's romantic lyrics.
