Masayoshi Takanaka - Rainbow Goblins
Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, City Pop
KITTY 36MK9101-2 Japan 1981
US$67.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
A concept album created based on a picture book.
A masterpiece that matches tropical guitar with a mythical concept.
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+)
LINER, with Booklet
Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
AOR, Funk, Synth-pop, City Pop
VAP 30188-28 Japan 1986
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
His first solo album was released after debuting with Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe's "SUMMER SUSPICION".
The album includes songs that evoke the energy of the 1980s, including "Goodbye Ocean."
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
US$57.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Mark on Media
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.
Junko Ohashi - Tasogare My Love
PHILIPS S-7069 Japan 1978
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Crease/Crinkle on Obi
This is a classic song that has been covered by many musicians, including Naohko Ken and Hideaki Tokunaga.
City pop including funky AOR pop and popular Japanese disco.
Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
US$14.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
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.
RCA RHL-8515, JPL1-1946 Japan 1981
US$9.41
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
Tear on Obi
A collection of the best songs from the RCA era.
Dreamy pop with lively vocals.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Come Along 2
Jazz-Funk, Funk, Soul, Disco, City Pop
AIR AIR-8005 Japan 1984
US$57.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The best album from the AIR label era.
It was a big hit at the time, reaching the top 10 on the album charts.
UNION UL-5 Japan 1982
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The mysterious singer from Nagoya, Asami Kado's fourth album and first big hit.
This is a rare album with no single cuts, as the songs included are arranged in a story format.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Trive - Aqua CITY
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Funk, City Pop
VAP 30118-28 Japan 1983
US$17.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This first album is packed with the origins of their sound.
The combined sales of records and cassettes exceeded 100,000 copies.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Jolly Jive
KITTY MKF 1055 Japan 1979
US$21.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Discoloration on Obi, Mark on Media
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."
Synth-pop, New Wave, Experimental, City Pop
RVC RAL-8810 Japan 1983
US$19.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Mark on Media
This is the album with the strongest techno-pop influence.
Pop artisans Shimizu Nobuyuki, Sakamoto Ryuichi, and Suzuki Keiichi are participating.
UNION UL-9 Japan 1983
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Excellent (EX), Obi : Excellent (EX)
LINER
Soul, Jazz-Rock, Ballad, City Pop
MOON MOON-28008 Japan 1983
US$28.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi, Mark on Media
Tatsuro Yamashita's seventh work. A timeless classic that is still loved today.
Includes "Christmas Eve," a long-running hit that is considered to be Tatsuro Yamashita's masterpiece.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
US$17.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover, Tear on Obi, Discoloration on Obi
Contains 10 songs including hit singles and no throwaways.
While taking advantage of her slightly raspy singing voice, she emphasizes her high, soaring voice. This song vividly expresses the changing seasons.
Tatsuro Yamashita - On The Street Corner
AIR RAL-6501 Japan 1980
US$14.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Opened Shrink Wrap on Cover
A covers album that was not originally planned for release.
Released in 1980, this was the first in a series that continued afterwards. It is an album of doo-wop covers, a favorite of Tatsuro Yamashita.
NIPPON COLUMBIA AF-7309 Japan 1984
US$7.97
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
She made her debut with the full support of Yumi Matsutoya and Masataka Matsutoya.
An album that makes the most of her charming, nasal voice.
Mayumi Itsuwa - Kaze No Nai Sekai
CBS SONY SOLL 36-UM Japan 1973
US$7.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Discoloration on Cover, Mark on Media
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Realtime To Paradise
AOR, Funk, Synth-pop, City Pop
EMBARK 30206-28 Japan 1987
US$7.97
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The pinnacle of refreshing city pop by Kiyotaka Sugiyama
A longing for paradise felt in real time.
EXPRESS ETP-72187 Japan 1976
US$10.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
A memorable debut album from the melancholic 80s songstress, Ami Ozaki
The music was arranged by Matsutoya Masatake, and the performance features members of Tin Pan Alley, as well as Yamashita Tatsuro, Matsubara Masaki, Saito Nobu, and HI-FI SET, making her languid singing voice and lyrics set to a groovy sound that is a must-listen.
Mayumi Itsuwa - Toki wo Mitsumete
UM SOLL-74-UM Japan 1974
US$7.98
Media : Excellent (EX), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Japanese Carol King "Mayumi Itsuwa"
A work in which the unique vocals show a variety of expressions.
Yumi Matsutoya - Kanashiihodo Otenki
EXPRESS ETP-80118 Japan 1979
US$9.41
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
Scratch/damage on Cover
The 8th album where you can enjoy Yuming's low-key style
The title song, "Sadly Good Weather," is about his time as an art school student.
Kiyotaka Sugiyama - Another Summer
Kayōkyoku, Synth-pop, Boogie, City Pop
VAP 30170-28 Japan 1985
US$7.98
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
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.
