City Pop, Boogie, Synth-pop, New Jack Swing
LAWSON ENTERTAINMENT HRLP302 Japan 2023
US$39.19
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This is the first album by city pop singer-songwriter Nomiyama Masaki, who debuted in 1992.
This is a masterpiece of programmed sound, arranged by both "CHOKKAKU" and "Akihiko Matsumoto." This album, featured on the inside cover of the "Obscure City Pop Disc Guide," is now available as a long-awaited LP!
VICTOR HRLP309 Japan 2023
US$33.69
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
The only album by sister unit MILK that incorporates a pre-house sound.
Her talent earned her success as a backing singer for Hideki Saijo and Tomoko Aran. This album, released independently in 1987, is a rare and elusive Japanese boogie album that has been rediscovered in recent years. A long-awaited reissue has been announced!
Climax Records TJKA-10035 Japan 2024
US$19.55
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Yuji Dan's classic 12" single "Town & Country" will be reissued in a new look on 7" vinyl!
This superb mellow groove, featuring soothing single-note muted guitar cutting, was used as the commercial song for the surf brand T&C Surf Designs in 1983.
Tranzam Moon Band - Night Crusin' / Natsu no Naka de
Climax Records TJKA-10020 Japan 2019
US$16.41
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
A Japanese reissue project selected by DJ MURO! "NIGHT CRUSIN'" and "Natsu no Naka de..." selected from "Trans Am Moon Band / MOON AREA" released in 1983 are released on 7-inch for the first time!
Both are Japanese songs that are a must-have for fans of Rare Groove!
Seiichiro Kuribayashi - Trend ha shiro ｡ no theme (hakui My Love) / It's My Treat
RHIZOME HRTD-3061 Japan 1990
US$21.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
PROMO, Promotion Only, Have Tape on Cover, Writing on Label
Miki Matsubara - Light Mellow Miki Matsubara
City Pop, Kayōkyoku, Disco, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
PONY CANYON PCTA00294 Japan 2024
US$21.12
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
"Light Mellow Matsubara Miki" is the first cassette release from the "Light Mellow Wamono" artist compilation series, with song selection supervised by music writer Kanazawa Toshikazu, who has been a leader in the city pop scene.
The selection ranges from her debut album "POCKET PARK" in 1980 to "LADY BOUNCE" in 1985, which was her final album with Pony Canyon.
PONY CANYON PCTA00295 Japan 2024
US$21.12
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
"Light Mellow Char" is the first cassette release from the "Light Mellow Wamono" artist compilation series, with song selection supervised by music writer Kanazawa Toshikazu, who has been a leader in the city pop scene.
Includes many single versions with different performances and arrangements from those included on the album.
City Pop, Synth-pop, New Wave, Experimental
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 46 Japan 2018
US$32.91
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This is the album with the strongest techno-pop influence.
Pop artisans Shimizu Nobuyuki, Sakamoto Ryuichi, and Suzuki Keiichi are participating.
City Pop, New Wave, Pop Rock, Kayōkyoku, Pop Rap
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 9 Japan 2019
US$32.91
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Motoharu Sano, who lived in New York and was exposed to hip-hop, presents his fourth album.
This work, which took the Japanese rock scene one step further, is also widely acclaimed as Sano Motoharu's masterpiece.
PONY CANYON PCJA00124 Japan 2023
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
A colorful masterpiece has been completed, allowing you to enjoy the charm of the scaled-up singing voice, the variety of songs, and the perfection of the music!
A driving force in the current city pop scene, his passionate, powerful voice captivated the late legendary drummer Murakami "Ponta" Shuichi, and now he's taking to a new stage, aiming for even greater heights and soaring high.
PONY CANYON PCJA-00142 Japan 2024
US$39.55
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi, Pink Vinyl
This is the second album in which all the songs were arranged by Takeru Sato. Reissued in color vinyl!
The album features a wide variety of brilliant arrangements, including the classic "Day Dreamin'" which begins with a drum break.
SING LIKE TALKING - Reveal SING LIKE TALKING on VINYL Vol.1 Compiled by NIGHT TEMPO
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 158 Japan 2020
US$32.91
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This project involves DJs and selectors compiling a number of classic songs released by SING LIKE TALKING during their time at BMG Funhouse into an album, which will be released exclusively on vinyl.
This first release was selected by Night Tempo, who is active in the music scenes of "Future Funk" and "Vaporwave"!
Motoharu Sano - BACK TO THE STREET
City Pop, Pop Rock, Rock & Roll, Ballad
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 2 Japan 2016
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Motoharu Sano's debut album that breathed new life into 80's Japanese rock.
The long-awaited first album from Motoharu Sano, who made his debut with "Angelina." His new style created a sensation in the Japanese rock scene at the time.
City Pop, Pop Rock, Rock & Roll, Bossa Nova, Ballad
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 3 Japan 2016
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
An album born from the pursuit of further musical creation.
The musicality of the previous work is expanded in a colorful and pop style.
Yoshitaka Minami - Seventh Avenue SOUTH
City Pop, Kayōkyoku, Ballad, Cool Jazz, Bossa Nova
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 306 Japan 2023
US$32.91
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
The theme is cool, urban and mellow.
A masterpiece that allows you to luxuriously enjoy high-quality pop sound.
Bread & Butter - MONDAY MORNING
GREAT TRACKS MHJL-368 Japan 2024
US$37.62
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Light Blue Vinyl
The soft morning light played by the Shonan sound
A masterpiece that embodies the comfortable AOR sound.
City Pop, AOR, Boogie, Soft Rock
GREAT TRACKS MHJL-369 Japan 2024
US$37.62
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Blue Vinyl
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of Bread & Butter's debut and as part of the ALFA55 project, the third installment of the Alpha Trilogy, including the classic "Hotel Pacific," with lyrics by Karuho Kureta, is being reissued on LP in colored vinyl (transparent blue). This 1981 release
GREAT TRACKS MHJL 4 Japan 2016
US$35.26
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
A masterpiece filled with timeless classics.
The third album released in 1982. A masterpiece among masterpieces, with a lineup of classic songs such as the title song "SOMEDAY" and "Rock & Roll Night" that are still indispensable to live setlists today.
Yuki Okazaki - Do You Remember Me
GREENWOOD RECORDS GRJL7001 Japan 2025
US$36.83
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED, Red Vinyl
Produced by Japan's proud pop maestro Kazuhiko Kato, this masterpiece album released in 1980 is finally being reissued on vinyl for the first time!
The album includes the title track, which elevates Phil Spector's sound into Japanese pop and turns it into a brilliant hit, as well as covers of "Find an Idol" and "As Tears Go By," with lyrics and music by Onuki Taeko and Takeuchi Mariya.
Yogee New Waves - Sunset Town E.P.
BAYON PRODUCTION ROMAN003 Japan 2015
US$7.26
Media : Acceptable (VG)
Digipack, Pronounced Scratch on Media
City Pop, Funk, Pop Rock, Soul, Soundtrack, Surf
Moon Recordds WPTL-10008 Japan 2025
US$28.19
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
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.
Takako Okamura - Liberte(Liberte)
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Ballad, City Pop, Vocal
GT Music MHCL30138 Japan 2013
US$13.69
Media : Excellent (EX)
Obi, Blu-specCD
A collection of pop ballads with themes of freedom and hope.
A pure singing voice and a captivating melody.
Miki Matsubara - Miki Matsubara Meets Tetsuji Hayashi
PONY CANYON PCCA-06091 Japan 2021
US$23.83
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This is the first compilation album to include all of Matsubara Miki's songs composed and arranged by Hayashi Tetsuji, including her debut song "Midnight Door ~stay with me," a city pop masterpiece.
This is a collection of works by Miki Matsubara and Tetsuji Hayashi, two of the originators of city pop, which has spread worldwide. The booklet includes liner notes written by music writer Toshikazu Kanazawa based on an interview with Tetsuji Hayashi himself.
