Chris Christian - Chris Christian
The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBI 33240 US 1981
US$10.11
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Refined pop sensibility
A beautiful blend of faith and music by Chris Christian.
Yoshino Fujimal - YOSHINO FUJIMAL
City Pop, City Pop, AOR, Funk, Pop Rock, Kayōkyoku
WARNER MUSIC JAPAN WQJL-187 Japan 2024
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Pink Vinyl
A mature musical self-portrait by a Japanese rock master
This is the mature state that Yoshino Fujimaru has reached as a rock musician.
OVERSEAS SUX-247-V Japan 1984
US$15.83
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Dwayne Ford - Needless Freaking
EPIC 25･3P-362 Japan 1981
US$17.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
EXPRESS ETP-90244 Japan 1983
US$7.97
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
Jim Photoglo - Fool In Love With You
20TH CENTURY FOX T-621 US 1981
US$7.76
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
*The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece of AOR released during his time as a pop singer.
A refreshing West Coast feeling and a sad yet sweet voice.
WARNER BROS P-11026W Japan 1981
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Obi *The image is not from the actual item.
A mature work by a West Coast rock craftsman
This solo album, released after his time with Loggins & Messina, fully showcases Messina's musical individuality.
MCA MCA-5129 US 1980
US$6.68
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX)
Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover, Hype Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
EXPRESS ETP-90412 Japan 1986
US$7.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
RENTAL COPY, LINER, Outer Plastic Cover Taped on Jacket Cover, Hype Sticker, Mark on Media *The image is not from the actual item.
Yasuhiro Abe's City Pop Craftsmanship
Sophisticated adult music by a singer-songwriter who represents Japan's city pop scene of the 1980s.
CBS SONY 25AP 2654 Japan 1983
US$5.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo *The image is not from the actual item.
Sophisticated adult pop from a Canadian singer
The pinnacle of mature musicality and songwriting.
CBS SONY 28AP 2848 Japan 1984
US$17.26
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Discoloration on Liner *The image is not from the actual item.
Steve Perry's first solo album after joining the band Journey
The hit song "Oh, Sherry" from this album solidified his popularity as a solo artist.
KITTY 28MS 0090 Japan 1985
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hairline on Media *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.
Pop Rock, AOR, Funk, Fusion, City Pop
CBS SONY 27AH 1008 Japan 1980
US$12.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
The last work by the first generation members.
The third album released in 1980. It contains a total of nine songs, including the single "LIVING WITHOUT YOUR LOVE."
CBS SONY 28AP 2848 Japan 1984
US$16.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, with Sticker *The image is not from the actual item.
Steve Perry's first solo album after joining the band Journey
The hit song "Oh, Sherry" from this album solidified his popularity as a solo artist.
Stevie Woods - Take Me To Your Heaven
COTILLION P-11150 Japan 1981
US$6.55
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER *The image is not from the actual item.
A masterpiece of 80's AOR with an urban mellow vibe.
The soulful vocals and sophisticated arrangements are soothing.
Buster Brown Band - Popsicle Toes
Providenciales PROVI002 France 2023
US$44.19
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Haruyoshi Yamashina - Sayonara kokoro no Lullaby
BLOW UP LX-7063-A Japan 1979
US$110.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
PROMO, LINER, Printed label promo, Hard Stain on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
Pop Rock, AOR, Funk, Fusion, City Pop
CBS SONY 27AH 1008 Japan 1980
US$10.83
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER, Indentation on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The last work by the first generation members.
The third album released in 1980. It contains a total of nine songs, including the single "LIVING WITHOUT YOUR LOVE."
COLUMBIA QC 38962 US 1984
US$15.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover *The image is not from the actual item.
The vocalist left the band during production, and the new vocalist was the only one to appear on this album, so it was a very turbulent album.
This is their fifth album, released in 1984. Almost all of the songs were released as singles, including "Stranger In Town" and "Change Of Heart." Although it won a gold disc, it did not surpass their previous album, "TOTO IV/Holy Sword."
Macky Feary Band - Mackey Feary Band
Aloha Got Soul AGS-062-BLK US 2021
US$38.62
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
P-Vine Records PLP-7983 Japan 2023
US$35.11
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Finally, the world's first reissue! As a private release, it was rarely available on the second-hand market, but it has become a sought-after album that has fetched high prices as a groovy, rare AOR-meets-Modern Soul groove!
This free soul track is packed with killer tracks, including "Disco City," which starts with light guitar cutting and then moves to a percussive, dancing beat, creating a euphoric updraft that instantly heats up the floor!
Franke & The Knockouts - Below The Belt
RCA RPL8142PROMO Japan 1982
US$8.69
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, White label promo
Various, MURO - DIGGIN' JAPANESE AOR Selected by MURO
FOURTH WAVE RECORD FACTORY FWRF014 Japan 2025
US$47.05
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Originally released as a mix CD in 2017 with a selection of mellow groove tracks, this work was one of the first to showcase the appeal of Japanese AOR, which is now highly acclaimed around the world, and has now been re-released as a 2LP with a selection by MURO.
This compilation mainly features 80's songs, as well as hidden gems by Junichi Inagaki, Masaki Kyomoto, Goro Noguchi, and others. This is true Japanese AOR content!
