Eiichi Ohtaki - A Long Vacation
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, City Pop
NIAGARA 27AH 1234 Japan 1981
US$980~2480
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.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Ride On Time
AIR RAL-8501 Japan 1980
US$39.41
Media : Acceptable (VG), Jacket : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Cover Soiled, Heavy Mark on Media, Stamp on Label
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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.
Soul, Funk, Kayōkyoku, City Pop
MOON MOON-28019 Japan 1984
US$5980~6980
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.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Pocket Music
MOON HDCA-10039/40 Japan 2000
US$2480~3330
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High-caliber pop tunes packed with must-listen-to albums.
High quality pop tunes created using digital recording and computer music.
VAP 30152-28 Japan 1984
US$3480~3980
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This is Momoko Kikuchi's memorable first album.
A city pop classic released in 1984.
CBS SONY 27AH 1032 Japan 1980
US$980~2880
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.
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
RCA RVL-8037 Japan 1978
US$3330~4480
This album marked a turning point musically, not only as a player but also as a stronger artist.
The third album released in 1978. It includes popular songs such as "BOMBER," "Shiosai," and "2000 Tons of Rain," which were frequently included in the setlists of later live shows. It is an experimental work that contains elements of various genres.
CBS SONY 25AP 730 Japan 1977
US$1980~3480
Enjoy the languid, jazzy vocals.
A must-have city pop masterpiece that moves from Japanese soul to pop.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Greatest Hits Of Tatsuro Yamashita
AIR RAL-8803 Japan 1982
US$3980~4480
Supervised by the man himself! The only officially certified best album from his RCA/AIR days.
Newly remastered, vinyl-cut rock pop.
Momoko Kikuchi - Tropic Of Capricorn Minami kaikisen
VAP 30168-28 Japan 1985
US$21.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Scratch/damage on Cover, Hard Stain on Obi
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Momoko's second album, titled "TROPIC of CAPRICORN"
This latest work, which is right in the heart of 80's city pop, follows on from the huge success of the first album and includes many songs that are still listened to on the DJ scene today.
Kimiko Kasai, Herbie Hancock - Butterfly
CBS SONY 25AP 1350 Japan 1979
US$82.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The Miraculous Encounter of Jazz Vocals and Herbie Hancock
An improvisational dialogue between Kasai Kimiko's scat and Hancock's piano.
Abstract, Electro, Experimental, Minimal, Industrial, City Pop, Electro
ALFA ALR-28003 Japan 1980
US$32.26
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER, Hard Stain on Cover
The production focuses on sound and tone.
An electric and avant-garde piece.
FOR LIFE 28K-48 Japan 1983
US$46.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
Anri's 5th album, which can be enjoyed through both danceable and mellow moods.
This is the first in the Kadomatsu trilogy, marking the start of a full-scale collaboration with Toshiki Kadomatsu, whom he met on the previous album, "Heaven Beach."
MOON MOON-28047 Japan 1987
US$53.69
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This work has been loved for many years and contains not only his own singles but also many self-cover songs.
The 7th album released in 1987. It contains 10 songs in total, including singles such as "Koi no Arashi," "Genki wo Dashite," and "Tokiku no Tabibito," as well as self-covers such as "Eki" and "OH NO, OH YES!", which were written for Akina Nakamori, "Kenka yamete" for Naoko Kawai, and "Iro・White Blend" for Miho Nakayama.
VAP 30190-28 Japan 1986
US$21.55
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
This is the first album from the newly reborn Omega Tribe, featuring a new vocalist and guitarist.
The first album released in 1986. It contains 9 songs including the single "You Are 1000%," which was a huge hit and was also the theme song for a TV drama.
Hitomi Toyama - Just Call Me Penny
COLUMBIA AF-7045AX Japan 1981
US$60.83
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Very Good Plus (VG+), Obi : Very Good Plus (VG+)
LINER
The refreshing breeze of Okinawan pop
Hitomi Toyama's "Just Call Me Penny" is a song that features an appealingly unique singing voice.
DISCOMATE DSF-8017 Japan 1983
US$75.12
Media : Very Good Plus (VG+), Jacket : Acceptable (VG), Obi : Acceptable (VG)
LINER, Ring Wear on Cover, Tear on Obi, Discoloration on Obi
Urban romanticism illuminated by the full moon
Junko Yagami's crystal clear voice weaves a night view from 1983.
PHILIPS S-7028 Japan 1977
US$2480~3480
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The best album of 1977.
The crystal city sound is attractive.
Toshiki Kadomatsu - After 5 Clash
AIR RAL-8812 Japan 1984
US$14980~15980
This piece shifts from a resort and summer style to an urban midnight style.
DJ-friendly disco and boogie sound.
Tatsuro Yamashita - Circus Town
RCA RVL-8004 Japan 1976
US$3980~8980
Tatsuro Yamashita's first studio solo album
This is Tatsuro Yamashita's first solo album after Sugar Babe and Niagara Triangle Vol. 1.
