Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
US$5480~8980
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
US$25.12
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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."
George Benson - Give Me The Night
Soul-Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Disco
WARNER BROS P-10851W Japan 1980
US$980~1980
This is the greatest album of the century, produced by Quincy Jones.
The 18th album released in 1980. Quincy Jones' R&B taste and George Benson's taste blended perfectly together, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide and winning three Grammy Awards.
Himiko Kikuchi - FLYING BEAGLE
SONY MUSIC SOLUTIONS MHJL-440 Japan 2025
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, 180g
"FLYING BEAGLE," released in 1987 by Himiko Kikuchi, a world-class female keyboardist representing Japan, is being reissued on vinyl.
A masterpiece fusion album featuring a group of top musicians. Reissued on vinyl in a limited edition 180g vinyl!
WARNER BROS P-10184W Japan 1976
US$780~1980
Important in the history of black music.
A new type of music that combines jazz, rock, soul, and funk.
CBS SONY 25AP 730 Japan 1977
US$2480~3980
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Enjoy the languid, jazzy vocals.
A must-have city pop masterpiece that moves from Japanese soul to pop.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Horizon Dream
Jazz-Funk, Funk, Fusion, City Pop
KITTY 25MK 9001 Japan 1981
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Hard Stain on Cover
Sparkling guitar and dreamy synths paint a picture of "Beyond the Sky"
A spectacular collaboration of guitar, synth and fusion sensibilities.
ECM PA-6053~54 Japan 1975
US$2480~3980
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He creates his own unique world with solo piano.
Based on jazz and classical music, with blues and gospel-like phrasing.
ALFA ALR-20002 Japan 1984
US$114.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A hybrid work of live and studio recordings in preparation for the band's expansion into the EU.
The 7th album released in 1982. A hybrid work that includes the sound sources of famous songs such as "Take Me" and "Asayake" recorded live just for this work.
Grover Washington Jr - Winelight
ELEKTRA P-10974E Japan 1980
US$14.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
A historic masterpiece by Grover Washington Jr.
A representative work of the fusion scene of the 80's.
POLYDOR 28MM 0186 Japan 1982
US$380~980
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A classic Fusion song. The title song is still played often on the radio.
This was their second album, released in 1982. In Japan, this was their first album. Following the huge success of this album, their official first album, "Drivin' Hard," was later released in Japan.
Sadao Watanabe - Morning Island
FLYING DISK VIJ-6018 Japan 1979
US$299~680
*The image is not from the actual item.
The more you listen to it, the more fascinating it becomes.
Released in 1979. Featuring well-known musicians. Recorded in New York.
Sadao Watanabe - California Shower
FLYING DISK VIJ-6012 Japan 1978
US$199~579
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It features a pleasant melody and sound.
Released in 1981, this is an important work in Sadao Watanabe's career.
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
PRESTIGE SMJ-6501(M) Japan 1975
US$3480~4480
*The image is not from the actual item.
An immortal performance and masterpiece in the history of jazz.
A piece that expresses unique originality using the tenor saxophone.
Isao Suzuki Quartet + 2 - Orang-Utan
three blind mice MHJL-358 Japan 2024
US$38.41
Media : New (M)
180g
BETTER DAYS YX-7265-ND Japan 1980
US$449~1480
Not only is this a masterpiece by jazz guitarist Kazumi Watanabe, but also a great Japanese fusion album.
Recorded in New York, this is Watanabe Kazumi's biggest hit. It includes the smash hit commercial song "Unicorn."
Naoya Matsuoka - September Wind
WARNER PIONEER M-6006 Japan 1982
US$780~1480
A representative of the Latin fusion scene in Japan.
This is the best album released before Wishing stopped activities.
Katsuya Yokoyama, Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd - Tabaruzaka (MURO EDIT) / Seijinshiki (MURO EDIT)
CHIYODA HOTEL CHR007 Japan 2025
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Picture Disc
MURO presents "KING OF DIGGIN'" 7th Anniversary x Manhattan Records 45th Anniversary 7-inch!
MURO himself has edited the popular tracks "Yokoyama Katsuya/Tabaruzaka" and "Miyama Toshiyuki and New Hard/Coming of Age Ceremony," which were also included in the excellent compilation "DIGGERS DOZEN," a collection of jazz/funk covers of Japanese folk songs supervised by MURO!
Miles Davis - Man With The Horn
CBS SONY 25AP 2095 Japan 1981
US$980~2980
Miles Davis' comeback album after six years of silence
A masterpiece that combines a pop quality that sets it apart from Miles' previous works.
Masaru Imada - Green Caterpillar
SONY MUSIC LABELS MHJL 418 Japan 2025
US$39.19
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This little-known masterpiece by Imada Masaru continues to captivate fans with the sophisticated urban funk song "Green Caterpillar" and the lyrical and passionate "Spanish Flower."
John Coltrane - My Favorite Things
ATLANTIC P-6030A, SD 1361 Japan 1971
US$25.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover
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Break out of your shell and step into a new world.
This is the first album to prominently feature the soprano saxophone.
Chick Corea - Return To Forever
POLYDOR MP 2273 Japan 1972
US$350~780
A hit that opened the door to fusion music.
A highly transparent work that exudes a pastoral comfort throughout.
George Benson - George Benson Collection
WARNER BROS P-5599~600W Japan 1981
US$579~780
A compilation of George Benson's charms.
Released in 1981. You can also enjoy pop-oriented songs.
RIVERSIDE SMJ-6144 Japan 1976
US$7480~7980
A masterpiece by the master jazz pianist, Evans.
He has had a major influence on many of the leading contemporary jazz pianists.
