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CITY POP on VINYL 2024!
Pre-order starts from May 24, 12:00 noon.
Starting from midnight on August 3, 2024, titles participating "CITY POP on VINYL" will be on sale at stores and online shopping sites. The lineup at "CITY POP on VINYL" is amazing, offering the best titles from Japan to the world. From GREAT TRACKS, we offer 10 titles for this event. Please check them out!
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Minako Yoshida
MINAKO
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-146
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.15 Release
Taeko Onuki
A Slice of Life
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-118
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuro Yamashita
PACIFIC
LPCLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-151
Price: ¥4,070JPY+tax
2020.8.8 Release
First vinyl from the "Sound Image Series". Theme of this vinyl is the "beautiful sea of the South Pacific" and songs are composed by Haruomi Hoshino, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita. The original version of "Cosmic Surfin'" in YMO's debut album is also included. The image of this vinyl is just like its cover art by Shinpei Asai, very tropical and exotic sound. (1978)
Kazumasa Akiyama, Kenji Omura, Shigeru Suzuki, Kazuo Takeda, Tsunehide Matsuki, Masaki Matsubara, Kimio Mizutani, Ken Yajima
NEW YORK
LPCLEAR ORANGE VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-152
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.8.8 Release
Second vinyl from the "Sound Image Series". With the theme "New York", this is a masterpiece of Japanese fusion music by 8 super guitarists who represents Japan. They all have their own unique sounds with roots in jazz, fusion, rock, pops, etc., and their sound will never fade even after many years since the original release. (1978)
Haruomi Hosono, Takahiko Ishikawa, Masataka Matsutoya
THE AEGEAN SEA
LPCLEAR VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-153
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.8.8 Release
Third vinyl from the "Sound Image Series". Haruomi Hosono, Masataka Matsutoya, and Takahiko Ishikawa illustrates the Aegean Sea with full of exoticism. Using folk guitar, mandolin, harp, strings, etc., it creates delicate, profound, yet passionate European essence. (1979)
Akira Inoue, Masataka Matsutoya, Hiroshi Satoh
SEASIDE LOVERS
LPAQUA BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-154
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.8.8 Release
Fourth vinyl from the "Sound Image Series". This a story-based album set in a beach house based on the concept of Naoki Tachikawa. Vinyl includes high-quality music by Akira Inoue, Mastaka Matsutoya, and Hiroshi Satoh. They are all keyboard players, so it shows that the music scene at that time was led by keyboard instruments, especially synths. (1983)
Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Kakusougi Session
SUMMER NERVES
LPCLEAR YELLOW VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-155
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.8.8 Release
Extra edition of the "Sound Image Series". Ryuichi Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra) plays the central role, this is a mix up of fusion and rock musicians. Album has a pop sound while incorporating the essence of reggae music. (1979)
Miho Yonemitsu
SHOOTING STAR OF LOVE / MOONLIT MERCY
7inchBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHKL-29
Price: ¥1,980(tax included)
2020.8.8 Release
Miho Yonemitsu was a member of the idol group "Tokyo Performance Doll". This is her first 7-inch vinyl, including 2 songs from her solos. Both songs are produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu, and they both have sophisticated sounds. "SHOOTING STAR OF LOVE" is a cover of Minako Yoshida. (1994/1995)
Minako Yoshida
FLAPPER
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-148
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.22 Release
Minako Yoshida's third album after transferring to RCA label. This is a historical masterpiece which includes the song "Yume de Aetara" (composed by Eiichi Otaki), a song covered by many artists. (1976)
Minako Yoshida
TWILIGHT ZONE
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-149
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.22 Release
Co-produced by Minako Yoshida and Tatsuro Yamashita. This vinyl contains 9 songs, including the album version of the popular song "SHOOTING STAR OF LOVE". (1977)
Minako Yoshida
MINAKO
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-146
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.15 Release
The album was produced by Kunihiko Murai. It contains total of 9 songs, including her own original songs and cover songs such as Yumi Arai's "Chinese Soup" and Haruomi Hosono's "Rock A By My Baby". (1975)
Minako Yoshida
MINAKO Ⅱ
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-147
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.15 Release
This album features the live tracks recorded at the Nakano Sun Plaza on November 3, 1975. Includes her original songs, and a cover of Happy End, Diana Ross, Carole King, and others. (1975)
SING LIKE TALKING
Reveal SING LIKE TALKING on VINYL Vol.1
Compiled by NIGHT TEMPO
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-158
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
2020.7.15 Release
This is SING LIKE TALKING's first vinyl. Night Tempo, who is a DJ leading the vaporwave and future funk, selected the tracks. Cover art is by Hiroshi Nagai. (2020)
Motoharu Sano
BACK TO THE STREET
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-2
Price: ¥4,400(tax included)
Now On Sale
Motoharu Sano appeared in the music scene with a new style that was never been seen before, which was a combination of rock beats with lyrics that describe the emotions of young people living in the city. Japanese rock in the 80's started from here. (1980)
Motoharu Sano
Heart Beat
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-3
Price: ¥4,400(tax included)
Now On Sale
Motoharu Sano's second album that expanded the range of his expression. It was highly valued as the album with strong messages and sounds. There are many who review this album as one of his masterpieces. (1981)
Motoharu Sano
SOMEDAY
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-4
Price: ¥4,400(tax included)
Now On Sale
Third album is appraised as the completed version of Motoharu Sano's earlier works. It's produced by himself for the first time, and the album contains many songs that has deeper expressions, which goes into the insights of human emotions and messages backed by his experiences. (1982)
Minako Yoshida
LET'S DO IT
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-12
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
Minako Yoshida's sixth album, it is the first album release after transferring to Alfa label. It was produced by Gene & Billy Page. Top musicians in L.A. participated in this album, and it is a masterpiece with sophisticated sounds. (1978)
Minako Yoshida
MONOCHROME
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-13
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
Minako Yoshida's first self-produced album. Participating members are Tsunehide Matsuki, Akira Okazawa, Yuichi Togashiki, Yasuaki Shimizu, Mike Mainieri, and others. One of the highlights is the overdub chorus by herself (1980)
Minako Yoshida
MONSTERS IN TOWN
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-16
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
The Brecker Brothers and David Sanborn participated in this album. This is a rare groove masterpiece that shows outstanding talents in songwriting, production and vocals. (1982)
Minako Yoshida
LIGHT'N UP
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-18
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
This vinyl includes the popular TV commercial song "BLACK EYE LADY", it was well known because Minako Yoshida herself appeared in that commercial. Another featured song is "TOWN", it's a song often played in clubs by DJs. You can enjoy Minako Yoshida's funkiness through this album. (1981)
Minako Yoshida
IN MOTION
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-19
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
The vinyl features the live tracks recorded at the Roppongi Pit Inn and additional recordings has been added to the sound It is an epoch-making piece that combines the lively sounds from the live performances with the precise sounds produced from the studio recording. (1983)
Taeko Onuki
ROMANTIQUE
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-22
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Taeko Onuki's fourth album was produced with the concept of "European sound". The arrangement is by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kazuhiko Kato, and Nobuyuki Shimizu.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and others fully backed up the album as the performer. Kenji Ohmura and Hideki Matsutake, who joined the YMO tour at the time, also participated in this album. (1980)
Taeko Onuki
AVENTURE
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-38
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
This is the second album of the series "European trilogy". Compared to the first album of this series, the album has brighter pop sound. The arrangement is by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Norio Maeda, Kazuhiko Kato, Kenji Ohmura, and Nobuyuki Shimizu. Tatsuro Yamashita also participated in the chorus arrangement. (1981)
Taeko Onuki
Cliché
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-39
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
This is Taeko Onuki's sixth album recorded in Tokyo and Paris. The Tokyo recordings are arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto and the Paris recordings are arranged by Jean Musy, who is known the arranger for Francis Lai’s works and the music director of the movie " Les Uns et les Autres ". (1982)
Taeko Onuki
SIGNIFIE
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-46
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Taeko Onuki's seventh original album, produced by herself. Vinyl contains 10 songs, including a well-known song "Natsu Ni Koi Suru Onna Tachi" which was also a theme song of a TV drama. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nobuyuki Shimizu, Keiichi Suzuki, and others participated as arrangers. (1983)
Taeko Onuki
CAHIER(カイエ)
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-48
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Recorded in Japan and Paris. Arrangements are by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yasuaki Shimizu, Nobuyuki Shimizu, and Jean Musy, known as the arranger who works with Francis Lai, the music master of the French movie. The sound is filled with beauty, as if you were listening to the soundtrack of a French movie. (1984)
Taeko Onuki
copine
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-99
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
This is Taeko Onuki's ninth original album, and it is her first album after she transferred to MIDI label. The album includes fan's favorites such as "Vegetables" and “Tintin No Boken”. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nobuyuki Shimizu, and Yasuaki Shimizu participated as arrangers. (1985)
Taeko Onuki
Comin' Soon
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-100
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
The concept of this album is "the music that you can enjoy together with your kids". The album features songs that has familiar melodies such as "Metropolitan Museum of Art" and "Zazie dans le métro”. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nobuyuki Shimizu, and Kenji Ohmura participated as arrangers. (1986)
Taeko Onuki
A Slice of Life
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-118
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Kenji Ohmura, Yasuaki Shimizu, Yukihiro Takahashi, Haruomi Hosono, Hiroshi Satoh, and other amazing musicians participated in the creation of this album. French arranger Jean Musy, who is one of the leading players on European style, also participanted. Vinyl includes the song "His and her sonnet", which is the Japanese version of Elsa's "T'en va pas" with lyrics written by Taeko Onuki herself. (1987)
Taeko Onuki
PURISSIMA
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-119
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
The album includes various elements such as jazz, bossa nova, and tango all played by acoustic instruments. Marty Paich, the leading jazz musician, joined the team as the arranger. Jeff Porcaro, Nathan East, David Paich, Lisa Ono, Akiko Yano, and others participated in this album as well. (1988)
Akiko Yano
OH HISSE, OH HISSE(オーエスオーエス)
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-120
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
This is Akiko Yano's seventh album released in 1984, with Ryuichi Sakamoto as a co-producer. It was recorded in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Many American musicians participated in the album such as Willie Weeks for the bass and Carlos Vega for the drums. (1984)
Akiko Yano
HOME ON THE RANGE(峠のわが家)
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-121
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
Akiko Yano's first original album after transferring to MIDI label. Co-produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Yukihiro Takahashi and Kenji Ohmura also participated in the recording, but this album has more jazz-like approach rather than techno pop. (1986)
Chu Kosaka
People
LPCLEAR VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-140
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
This is a masterpiece album released by Chu Kosaka, who has been involved in the church music for about 25 years, making a comeback to popular music scene. It is produced by Haruomi Hosono. Chu Kosaka sings with his soulful vocals along with the performance by amazing musicians. (2001)
Tomita Lab
Shiplaunching [2019Mix]
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJL-83
Price: ¥4,070(tax included)
Now On Sale
The second original album released as CD in 2006, will be converted to vinyl for the first time under the supervision of Keiichi Tomita himself. Keiichi Tomita is not only the producer of this album, he does all the composition, arrangements, and performs every instrument. (2006)
Chiemi Manabe
SO FAR AWAY(うんととおく)
7inchBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHK7-5
Price: ¥2,090(tax included)
Now On Sale
Chiemi Manabe is known as the original techno idol. This is a single from the masterpiece techno pop album "Fushigi Shyo-jyo" supervised by Haruomi Hosono. Lyrics are written by Akiko Yano, music is by Kenji Ohmura, and programming is by Hideki Matsutake. (1982)
Mai Hoshimura
PLASTIC LOVE
7inchBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHK7-6
Price: ¥2,090(tax included)
Now On Sale
The cover of Mariya Takeuchi's masterpiece "Plastic Love". This is a single from the compilation album "RELAXIN' WITH JAPANESE LOVERS VOLUME 4", which compiled the sweet and sorrow lovers' rock sung by Japanese artists. (2006)
CHOCOLATE LIPS
CHOCOLATE LIPS
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJ7-10
Price: ¥4,950(tax included)
Now On Sale
CHOCOLATE LIPS is formed by Miho Fujiwara (Vocal), Jimmie L. Weaver (Sax, Vocal), and James W. Norwood (Bass, Vocal). Their only album which is the masterpiece of Japanese urban funk / electro boogie will be reissued in vinyl. (1984)
MIHO
CALIFORNIA CRISIS
12inchBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.: MHJ7-11
Price: ¥3,850(tax included)
Now On Sale
This 12-inch single by MIHO (Miho Fujiwara, the vocalist of CHOCOLATE LIPS) will include 4 songs (45 rpm). Both vocal and sound has evolved, and its quality will surpass "CHOCOLATE LIPS". (1986)
Hiroshi Satoh
FUTURE FILE
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-181
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
Besides AWAKENING, FUTURE FILE is another popular album from Hiroshi Satoh. This is the seventh album which is known as urban pop masterpiece that illustrates the shadow of the city. This vinyl will be in clear blue with new liner notes. Work from 1987.
Hiroshi Satoh
AQUA
LP 33 1/3RPM AQUA BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-182
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
Original eighth album, including sophisticated city pop masterpiece such as "Love Is The Answer" and "Transfusion", will be reissued in aqua blue vinyl. Comes with a liner note (reprint from the CD liner). Work from 1988.
CASIOPEA
CASIOPEA
LP 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-184
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
First album CASIOPEA was released in 1979, with Brecker Brothers and David Sanborn as guest artists. This vinyl reissue contains all 8 songs, including "Time Limit", "Tears of the Star", and many more. Cutting by Bernie Grundman, and their rare cover art is reproduced.CASIOPEA Special Site ▶︎
CASIOPEA
MINT JAMS
LP 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-185
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
This album is one of the representative works of Casiopea, all 7 songs were recorded at the hall to bring out "the best performance". The album was selected as the best album by "ADLIB" and "JAZZLIFE" magazines in 1982. It is a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese fusion. Cutting by Bernie Grundman.CASIOPEA Special Site ▶︎
EPO
DOWN TOWN -Clear Green Vinyl-
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR GREEN VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-186
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
EPO's debut single "DOWN TOWN" was a cover of Sugar Babe. It was used as the ending theme for the TV program "Ore Tachi Hyokin Zoku" and it became a huge hit. This limited edition clear green vinyl will contain tracks from their first album released in 1980, including "DOWN TOWN".
Platinum 900
Free (At Last)
LP 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-187
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
A rare groove from Japan. Platinum 900's album released back in July 1999 will be converted to vinyl for the first time! Under the supervision of the members, 8 songs were selected from the original album. Latest interviews with Naoko Sakata and Kazuhiko Nishimura are included as well.Platinum 900 Special Site ▶︎
QUJILA
Tamago
LP 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-189
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
QUJILA, a mysterious pop band, is formed by Yasuo Sugibayashi, Hitoshi Kusunoki, and Kioto. Their second album "Tamago" was released in 1986, and its team was a dream team with Yasuaki Shimizu and Seigen Ono as co-producers, recorded in Paris and mixed in Berlin. Original vinyl is very difficult to find and purchase. The long-awaited reissue is on its way! Includes new liner notes written by Yasuo Sugibayashi.
Chappie
Suichu Megane / Tanabata no Yoru, Kimi ni Aitai
7inch 45RPM CLEAR VINYL
Cat. No.:MHKL-47
Price:¥1,980(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
"Chappie" is the dress-up character developed by the design group GROOVISIONS. Chappie's third single, which was originally released on CD on July 7th 1999, will now be released on 7-inch vinyl with new cover art!
Takashi Fujii
Mikakunin Hikoutai / Zetsubo Good Bye
7inch 45RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHKL-48
Price:¥1,980(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
Takashi Matsumoto was the producer when Takashi Fujii's third and fourth singles were released from Antinos Records. We compiled these two singles and they will be released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!
Rainych
RIDE ON TIME / Say So-Japanese Version (tofubeats Remix)
7inch 45RPM AQUA BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHKL-49
Price:¥1,980(tax included)
2021.8.28 Release
Adorable Indonesian YouTuber Rainych, her second vinyl release is on its way! The vinyl will include Tatsuro Yamashita's "RIDE ON TIME" and a Japanese version of "Say So" by Doja Cat.
Akiko Yano
SUPER FOLK SONG (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-14
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
Recording album from 1992, featuring the covers of Morio Agata, Tatsuro Yamashita, Motoharu Sano, Taeko Onuki, etc. It was recorded in one-shot with her piano. The recording scene was shot and made into a film "SUPER FOLK SONG -Woman who was loved by the piano-", and it was released in theaters.
(Repress of 2019.11.20 reissue)
Taeko Onuki
MIGNONNE (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-21
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
Taeko Onuki's third album, which contains "Yokogao", "Totsuzen No Okurimono", "Umi To Shounen". These songs were later covered by Akiko Yano, Mariya Takeuchi, Noriyuki Makihara, etc. Arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Ichizo Seo. Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, Shigeki Suzuki, and many others also joined for album creation. The album includes "4:00A.M." which is a popular song overseas. Vinyl-master cutting was done by Bernie Grundman. Repressed in clear vinyl.Taeko Onuki Special Site ▶︎
Taeko Onuki
Asa no Paretto / Futari no Hoshi wo Sagasou
7inch 45RPMCLEAR PINK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHKL-63
Price:¥2,200(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
Two new songs from Taeko Onuki, coming in 7-inch vinyl! "Asa no Paretto" has a French pop taste, which is her signature European sound. Rhythm section is composed by Tatsuo Hayashi and Ko Iga. "Futari no Hoshi wo Sagasou" has more fantasy taste centered on synthesizer sounds, similar to the sounds of "Peter Rabbit to Watashi" and "Metropolitan Museum". Taeko Onuki offered Yukihiro Takahashi, and he joined as the drums.Taeko Onuki Special Site ▶︎
Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuro Yamashita
PACIFIC (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM AQUA BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-151
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
From Sound Image Series, the theme of this vinyl is the "beautiful sea of the South Pacific". Songs are composed by Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita. Tatsuo Hayashi, Shuichi Murakami, Kenji Takamizu, Motoya Hamaguchi, Nobu, Saito, Jun Sato, Kenji Omura, Hirofumi Tokutake, Hidefumi Toki, and other gorgeous members also joined. Cover art by Shinpei Asai. Repressed in aqua blue vinyl (clear, light blue).
Akira Inoue, Masataka Matsutoya, Hiroshi Sato
SEASIDE LOVERS- MEMORIES IN BEACH HOUSE (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR GREEN VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-154
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
An illusionary instrumental love story set in a beach house. Vinyl contains sophisticated music by sound creators Akira Inoue, Masataka Matsutoya, and Hiroshi Sato. They are all keyboard players. The concept, visual, and music are fused at a high level in this masterpiece. Repressed in clear, green colored vinyl.
TICA
NO COAST
12inch 45RPM CLEAR VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-219
Price:¥3,300(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
"TICA" is a group formed by Kaori Takeda (vocal) and Masayuki Ishii (composer). Their debut mini album "NO COAST" released in May 2000 is coming in vinyl for the first time! When TICA debuted, they were recognized as an artist that represents the trending café culture. Takeda's distinctive voice and Ishii's sophisticated arrangements are outstanding. When the song "Rock The Casbah" (a cover of THE CLASH) was released, it was played at FM stations all the time.
CASIOPEA
CASIOPEA (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR ORANGE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-184
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
First album CASIOPEA was released in 1979, with Brecker Brothers and David Sanborn as guest artists. This vinyl reissue contains all 8 songs, including "Time Limit", "Tears of the Star", and many more. Vinyl-master cutting was done by Bernie Grundman, and their rare cover art is reproduced. Repressed in clear orange colored vinyl.
CASIOPEA
MINT JAMS (2nd Press)
LP 33 1/3RPM CLEAR GREEN VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-185
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
This album is one of the representative works of Casiopea, all 7 songs were recorded at the hall to bring out "the best performance". It was selected as the best album by "ADLIB" and "JAZZLIFE" magazines in 1982. It is a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese fusion music. Vinyl-master cutting was done by Bernie Grundman. Repressed in clear green colored vinyl.
Chocolat
Blue De Happy Ga Ii /
Baseball To Elvis Presley
7inch 45RPM CLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHKL-68
Price:¥1,980(tax included)
2022.8.6 Release
Chocolat celebrates her 25th anniversary this year.
This is her first 7-inch vinyl, both sides are Side-A. Complied the debut song "Blue De Happy Ga Ii" released in 1997, and the 7th single "Baseball and Elvis Presley" released in 1999.
Yoshitaka Minami
South Of The Border
12inch 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-252
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
Yoshitaka Minami's third original album released on September 21, 1978.
This is one of Yoshitaka Minami's masterpieces, which defined his style of music as resort like. Ryuichi Sakamoto participated as an arranger, and Taeko Ohnuki joined as a chorus. Amazing artwork is by Masuo Ikeda.
Mioko Yamaguchi
TSUKIHIME (Moonlight Princess) - Moonlight Vinyl Edition
12inch 33 1/3RPM CLEAR YELLOW VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-278
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
"Tsukihime" is singer-songwriter Mioko Yamaguchi's third album (originally released on March 21, 1983). It is highly regarded in Japan and overseas as the "masterpiece of Japanese synth-pop". Following the CD release which commemorated the 40th anniversary, reissued analog LP will be coming out with small changes in track order.
Songs are cut from the latest remastered sound created in 2023 (engineer: Yoshinori Sunahara).
Lisa Ono
Minha Saudade
12inch 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-279
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
Lisa Ono's 7th album released on April 21, 1995.
Album features the works of João Donato, a samba and bossa nova musician, composer, and pianist. Donato himself participated and contributed songs to the album.
To create the vinyl, one track included in the original CD had to be omitted.
Chu Kosaka
THE ULTIMATE BEST -Analog Edition-
12inch 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-280
Price:¥6,050(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
Chu Kosaka was one of Japan's leading soul and gospel singers.
He passed away on April 2022, deeply missed by all who knew him. His greatest hits album (analog edition) is now released, songs are selected by Haruomi Hosono, his close friend of 50 years, and his lifelong partner Eika Ko.
This 2-vinyl edition is a memorial item composed of Chu Kosaka's 50 years of music life!
Yurie Kokubu
STEPS
12inch 33 1/3RPM CLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-282
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
"STEPS" is Yurie Kokubu's second album that boldly introduced synthesizer, produced by Masaki Iwamoto. The album is composed of famous songs such as the mellow groove "I wanna Be With You" and the ballad "In Your Eyes". Cutting for this reissue version is done by Bernie Grundman.
EPO
VITAMIN E・P・O
12inch 33 1/3RPM CLEAR PINK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-283
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
"VITAMIN E・P・O" is EPO's fourth original album released on 1983, and it was a big success. Now available for the first time in colored vinyl (clear pink)! Contains 11 songs including "U Fu Fu Fu", "Doyou no Yoru ha Paradise", "Mugon no Jealousy", and more. Cutting by Bernie Grundman. Pressed at Sony's Shizuoka factory.
GONTITI
VACANCES
12inch 33 1/3RPM BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-286
Price:¥4,070(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
"GONTITI" is a duo formed by acoustic guitarists Gonzalez Mikami and Titi Matsumura. Their album "VACANCES" released on 1994 will be released in LP for the first time. It includes "Kaze no Kuni" and "Tiny Lips", which are popular tunes performed at concerts, "UPC", the closing theme of NHK-FM "Sekai no Kaiteki Ongaku Selection", and "Munou no Hito", which is the song for the movie with the same title directed by and starred Naoto Takenaka and won Excellence Award in Music at the 1992 Japan Academy Film Prize. Album contains total of 12 tracks.
Various
CITY POP STORY ~Urban &Ocean <Vinyl Edition>
12inch 33 1/3RPM CLEAR RED VINYLCLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-288
Price:¥6,050(tax included)
2023.8.5 Release
The ultimate 70s-80s classic city pop compilation now available in vinyl! Includes 14 tracks from the CD version released on March, plus 6 new tracks which add up to 20 tracks in 2 vinyl. Hitoshi Kurimoto, the author of "The Basics Of City Pop Guide Book With 100 Discs" (Seikaisha Shinsho), is the planner, selected songs, and wrote the commentary for the product. Artwork by Eizin Suzuki.
Yumi Tanimura
Face (2024 Cutting)
LP BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-331
Price:¥4,400(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Singer songwriter Yumi Tanimura's second album "Face" released on vinyl for the first time. (Original release date: September 1, 1988)
Taeko Onuki
MIGNONNE
LP BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-335
Price:¥4,620(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Taeko Onuki's third album which includes "Yokogao", "Totsuzen No Okurimono", "Umi To Shounen", and "4:00A.M.". Songs are arranged by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Ichizo Seo. Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, Shigeru Suzuki, and many amazing musicians joined to create the album. Originally released in 1978. Vinyl-master cutting was done by Bernie Grundman. This is vinyl reissue on 180g vinyl.
Akiko Yano
SUPER FOLK SONG
LP BLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-336
Price:¥4,620(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
In this cover album, Akiko Yano sings while playing the piano, featuring songs of Morio Agata, Tatsuro Yamashita, Motoharu Sano, Taeko Onuki, and many others. Album was originally released in 1992. This vinyl is third press on 180g vinyl.
Various
CITY POP GROOVY '90s
-Girls & Boys-
<Vinyl Edition>
LP CLEAR PINK VINYLCLEAR LIGHT BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-337~338
Price:¥6,600(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Following the long-selling compilation album "CITY POP STORY -Urban & Ocean", this is the second compilation album of the series which highlights the music from 90s. Stylish city pop songs are selected by Hitoshi Kurimoto, a writer in the field of music. This album is a set of two vinyl, "Girls Side" and "Boys Side" each pressed on different colored vinyl. The cover art is by gata, who also worked on the cover art of the book "The Basics Of ’90s J-Pop Guide Book With 100 Discs".
Horii Katsumi Project
HOT IS COOL
LP CLEAR BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-339
Price:¥4,620(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
“HOT IS COOL” is the first title of a collaboration project with illustrator Eizin Suzuki. All songs are composed and arranged by Katsumi Horii. It is an urban fusion masterpiece featuring top musicians including Hiroyuki Namba (key), Yoshihiro Naruse (b), Hirokuni Korekata (g), Shin Kazuhara (flh), Hidefumi Toki (sax), and Masato Kawase (perc).
Yoichi Takizawa
LEONIDS NO KANATA NI
LP LIGHT GREEN VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-340
Price:¥4,620(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
City pop masterpiece that fused Yoichi Takizawa's talents as a melody maker and Hiroshi Sato's brilliant arrangement skills! Amazing band members who joined to create the album are Tatsuo Hayashi (Dr), Jun Aoyama (Dr), Shigeru Suzuki (G), Masaki Matsubara (G), Yuji Toriyama (G), Hiroshi Sato (Key), Naoya Matsuoka (Pf), and Koki Ito (B). Pressed on light green colored vinyl.
Hiroshi Sato
AWAKENING
LP PASTEL BLUE VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-341
Price:¥4,620(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Hiroshi Sato's fourth album released in 1982, featuring female vocalist Wendy Matthews. This album is a masterpiece in the history of J-POP music, showing a perfect fusion of Hiroshi Sato's sense of music and West Coast vibes. LinnDrum, which was the latest digital drum machine back in the time, was used for the recording. Vinyl reissue on pastel blue colored vinyl.
Junko Ohashi
QUESTION
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-342~343
Price:¥5,940(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Selected by DJ CHINTAM (BLOW UP), the author of "Wamono A to Z", Junko Ohashi's 13th album during her Epic Records years will be released on vinyl for the first time! The amazing album features lyricists Goro Matsui, Yukinojo Mori, and Saeko Nishio, composers Ichiro Haneda and Ken Sato, and arrangers Nobuyuki Shimizu and Shiro Sagisu. (Original release date: November 21, 1988)
Junko Ohashi
Pagoda
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-344~345
Price:¥5,940(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Selected by DJ CHINTAM (BLOW UP), the author of "Wamono A to Z", Junko Ohashi's 14th album during her Epic Records years will be released on vinyl for the first time! It is a masterpiece featuring arrangers Nobuyuki Shimizu, Akira Inoue, and Satoshi Nakamura. (Original release date: April 21, 1990)
Linda Carriere
Linda Carriere
LPBLACK VINYL
Cat. No.:MHJL-349
Price:¥4,730(tax included)
2024.8.3 Release
Linda Carriere's never been released album from 1977, produced by Haruomi Hosono. All lyrics are written by James Ragan. Album contains total 10 songs, composed by Haruomi Hosono (4 songs), Tatsuro Yamashita (2 songs), Minako Yoshida (2 songs), Akiko Yano (1 song), and Hiroshi Sato (1 song). The album received numerous requests for its release, and now it is coming out on vinyl!
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