Tomita Lab's popular songs from his 2nd album will be released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!

Tomita Lab is called the "maestro", he is a musician, music producer, composer, and arranger. Two popular songs from his second album "Shiplaunching", which is the only album he released from Sony Music, will be released on 7-inch vinyl.
Lyrics of "Placebo C'est si bon" were written by Takaki Horigome from KIRINJI, featuring Yukihiro Takahashi and Taeko Onuki. These three amazing artists, they work very well together like a perfect triangle. Side-B is "Atatakai Ame", which is a popular city pop tune that sings about rain. Lyrics are written by Yukihiro Takahashi and features Hirokuni Tanaka from MAMALAID RAG.
【Mix from 2019. Original release date: February 22, 2006】

SIDE-A
Placebo C'est si bon feat. Yukihiro Takahashi+ Taeko Onuki (2019 Mix)
Lyrics: Takaki Horigome　Music and Arrangements by: Keiichi Tomita
［Original release date: February 22, 2006 (Album "Shiplaunching")］

bird celebrates 25th anniversary of her debut! Selected 4 masterpieces will be released on 12-inch vinyl for the first time! Production members are Shinichi Osawa, Mad Professor, Takao Tajima, Keiichi Tomita, Takaki Horigome, Yasuyuki Horigome, and other amazing members.

bird made her major label debut with the single "SOULS" in March 20, 1999. 2024 will be her debut 25th anniversary year. This 12-inch vinyl is a compilation of 4 popular collaboration songs of bird, and it is released to coincide with the commemoration of 25th anniversary. Production members are Shinichi Osawa, Mad Professor, Takao Tajima, Keiichi Tomita, Takaki Horigome, Yasuyuki Horigome, and other amazing members.

Amidst the recent upsurge of lovers rock, Side-A contains cutting-edge dub by Mad Professor from United Kingdom. Side-B contains 2 popular songs by Horigome brothers, Yasuyuki Horigome and current KIRINJI member Takaki Horigome. Vinyl is 45 rpm for its sound quality.

Please look forward to bird's plans for the future and enjoy the vinyl.

SIDE-A
M-1 Sakura　(Mad Professor’s Lovers Rock Dub)
Lyrics: Misako Koja　Music: Kazuya Sahara　Arranged by: Mad Professor

M-2 Warabigami（MAD PROFESSOR’S DUB）
Lyrics: bird　Music: Shinichi Osawa　Arranged by: Mad Professor

SIDE-B
M-1 Kami wo Hodoite
Lyrics: bird　Music: Takaki Horigome　Arranged by: Takao Tajima

M-2 Kioku no Suisou
Lyrics: bird　Music: Yasuyuki Horigome　Arranged by: Keiichi Tomita


《Comments from bird》
These four songs are all very memorable, and listening to them, they vividly brings back memories of those days.
Personally, I am very happy about the vinyl release, and I hope that people enjoy it too with its high-quality sound.

bird

Two popular slow numbers representing Yumi Tanimura, ending theme songs for FM Yokohama "Yokohama Radio Night Kimama ni Feel Mie" and FM802 "MUSIC GUMBO", released on vinyl for the first time!

This is the first vinyl project of Yumi Tanimura, a singer-songwriter and an idol who was popular in the 80s and 90s with her cute looks and crystal voice. This 7-inch vinyl includes "Tonight" which is a song from her 2nd album "Face", and "HALF MOON", a song from her 3rd album "Hear". These songs were the ending theme songs for FM Yokohama "Yokohama Radio Night Kimama ni Feel Mie" and FM802 "MUSIC GUMBO", both of which Yumi Tanimura was the radio personality. They are ballad songs with the concept of "night".

SIDE-A
Tonight
Lyrics: Yumi Tanimura, Seira Asakura　 Music: Yumi Tanimura　 Arragements by: Nobuo Ariga
[Original release date: September 1, 1988 (From album "Face")]
SIDE-B
HALF MOON
Lyrics: Yumi Tanimura　 Music and Arrangements by: Tatsuya Nishiwaki
[Original release date: June 21, 1989 (From album "Hear")]

"One more love vibration from Kimiko to you" Using the same slogan at that time, finally 7-inch vinyl is reissued!

This is the lead single from the Japanese album "TOKYO SPECIAL" released by jazz singer Kimiko Kasai in 1977. Side-A "Vibration" is now a classic song in the club scene, written by Kazumi Yasui and composed by Tatsuro Yamashita. 7-inch version has a different length from the album version, therefore it is rare and a popular item. Side-B "Yarikake no Jinsei" is arranged by Hiromasa Suzuki, and the performance by Colgen Band is great to listen to. The photo is shot by Kishin Shinoyama.
[Original release date: September 6, 1977]

Side-A
Vibration (LOVE CELEBRATION)
Lyrics: Kazumi Yasui 　Music: Tatsuro Yamashita 　Arranged by: Hiromasa Suzuki

Side-B
Yarikake no Jinsei
Lyrics: Kazumi Yasui 　Music: Isao Suzuki 　Arranged by: Hiromasa Suzuki

The long-awaited 7-inch reissue of a super rare Japan-made French techno, backed up by YMO!

Tamao Koike was a model, she appeared in Kanebo Cosmetics commercials and many other more. Founded by Haruomi Hosono, she started her music career as a singer, and in 1983 she released her debut single from ALPHA / YEN Records.
French techno like tunes are composed and arranged by YMO (Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yukihiro Takahashi).
Side-B is the French version in different take.
Original vinyl is sold in premium price. This is the long-awaited reissue!
[Original release date: September 28, 1983]

Side-A
Kagami no Naka no Juugatsu
Lyrics: Masao Urino　 Music and Arrangements by: YMO

Side-B
Automne Dans Un Miroir (French version)
Lyrics: Masao Urino　 Translation: Tomoko Ebe　 Music and Arrangements by: YMO

Celebrating its 60th Anniversary!! The King Tones’ masterpiece on vinyl for the first time!

The King Tones celebrates its 60th anniversary on February 2020. This vinyl includes masterpiece "Yume no Naka de Aerudeshou" written by Hiroshi Takano. This was the single from the album "SOUL MATE", released from Sony Records in 1995 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the group. The song was covered by Masayuki Suzuki in 1991. Another song on this vinyl is "DOWN TOWN". This was originally written for The King Tone's 15th anniversary album, but it did not get on the album. Enjoy the gems of chorus that will not fade away.
[Original release date: April 21, 1995]

Side-A
Yume no Naka de Aerudeshou (Edit ver)
Music and Lyrics: Hiroshi Takano　 Arranged by: Kunio Muramatsu

Side-B
DOWN TOWN
Lyrics: Ginji Itou　 Music: Tatsuro Yamashita　 Arranged by: Kunio Muramatsu

[Comments from Masahiro Suzuki]
The King Tones is Japan's first R&B vocal group.
It was the summer of my first year in junior high school, I fell in love with "Good Night Baby".
7 years later, Eiichi Ohtaki's "Itsumo Muchuu" from the album "Niagara Moon" was released, and this was Japan's first original a cappella!!
Then 3 years later the stage with The King Tones and Marie. That was the moment when I fell for it.
"LET'S DANCE BABY" written by Tatsuro-san showed their range of music.
After the stage, I had the opportunity to speak with the leader Uchida-san, and I told him "I'm also doing DOO WOP with my group. My dream is to be on the stage with The King Tones."
And my dream came true 3 years later, we were on the same stage at the first "Doo Wop Carnival".
At the dressing room Uchida-san said to me laughing "You really came!", and I still remember that smile on his face.
"Yume no Naka de Aeru deshou"
This song speaks for 21-year-old Masayuki Suzuki, who wished to meet the group someday on the same stage.

With love and respect.

Vocalist Masayuki Suzuki

[Comments from Hiroshi Takano]
I have a strong feeling for "Yume no Naka de Aerudeshou".
This song was originally written for The King Tones, and Uchida-san's voice leads the melody.
The chord at the intro is also a homage to "DOWN TOWN".
For the first time in a quarter of a century since the original, I listened to these two songs on vinyl and it was exceptional.
I'm sure Uchida-san in heaven is pleased as well.

Hiroshi Takano

Yurie Kokubu's masterpiece "Tobashite Taxi Man" vinyl reissue on 7-inch!

Released in 1983, Yurie Kokubu's single "Tobashite Taxi Man” will be reissued!!
This funk tune, popular among DJs, is on Yurie Kokubu's first album "Relief 72 hours". This album is known as the masterpiece created by the goddess of Japanese city pop. Side-2 is "Easy Love", a must-listen-to song for city pop freaks. "Easy Love" was not on the album, therefore it raises the premium level of original single to another level.
[Original release date: October 21, 1980]

Side-1
Tobashite Taxi Man　 Play
Lyrics: Masako Arikawa　 Music: Ken Satou
Arranged by: Testuji Hayashi, Tadashi Yamashita

Side-2
Easy Love
Lyrics: Kazuko Kobayashi　 Music and Arrangements by: Kazuo Shiina

Participated Tatsuro Yamashita's LIVE stage for the chorus and provided music to Miho Nakayama, singer song-writer Cindy's second album coming to vinyl for the first time!

Singer song-writer Cindy's second album "Angel Touch" was originally released for CD and cassette, and now it will be released on vinyl! Vinyl includes Cindy's cover of "Tenshi no Kimochi", a song provided to Miho Nakayama. Another additional song is "Watashitachi wo Shinjite ite", which is a very popular among DJs. Amazing recording members are Hiroshi Narumi, Yuji Toriyama, Jun Aoyama, Tomohito Aoki, Takayuki Hijikata, Toshihiro Nakanishi, Motoya Hamaguchi, Yoichi Murata, Kumi Sasaki, Tatsuto Yamashita, etc.
[Original release date: June 25, 1990]

Yurie Kokubu's classic "Koi no Navigation" 7-inch vinyl registered on Order Made Vinyl!

Yurie Kokubu's single "Koi no Navigation" released in 1991 is now registered on Order Made Vinyl!
This song was included on Yurie Kokubu's album "Do You Love Me" and released in a single format in July 21, 1991, with the song "Second Chance".
But for this 7-inch vinyl, side-B is changed to "Your Angel", which is a mellow song with city pop sound.
Original release date: July 21, 1991


SIDE-A
Koi no Navigation
Lyrics: Henry Kataoka　 Music: Hitoshi Haba　 Arrangements by: Masaki Iwamoto

SIDE-B
Your Angel
Lyrics: Yurie Kokubu 　Music: Hitoshi Haba 　Arrangements by: Masaki Iwamoto

Multi-talented entertainer, Maria Asahina's debut single reissued on 7-inch vinyl!

Her mother is singer Izumi Yukimura, and father is an Italian American. Maria Asahina debuted as a model at the age of 15. Maria Asahina is a singer and an actress, and also shown her talent in the fields of painting and accessory design. Her debut single released from Alfa Records prior to her album "MARIA" will be reissued on 7-inch vinyl. Her work has seen a resurgence in popularity in Japan and abroad as well because of the city pop trend. Mix for Side-A and Side-B are not the same mix from the album.
Original release date: Aprl 25, 1979

●Profile
Name: Maria Lisa Cella
Born: United States of America, Maryland Washington, D.C.
Date of birth: Showa 37, March 15 Pisces
Education: Seisen International School
Height: 165cm
Weight: 40kg (bust 76cm, waist 57cm, hip 81cm)
Blood type: B
Hobby: Horseback riding, drawing
Favorite artists: Diana Ross, ABBA
(Profile written on the back of single released in 1979)


Side A
Disco Gal　 Play
Lyrics: Michio Yamagami 　Music: Kouichi Sugiyama 　Arrangements by: Harvey Mason, Kouichi Sugiyama

Side B
Kirisame no ato de　 Play
Lyrics: Michio Yamagami 　Music: Tadayuki Harada　 Arrangements by: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Killer track from the 2000's city pop! Tsunehide Matsuki for sound producer and "What is Hip?" for the backband, Michiko Takada's first 7-inch vinyl!

Michiko Takada has been gaining attention lately with her remastered CD release in the "ALDELIGHT CITY POP COLLECTION". Her third album "TOKYO GIRLS TALK" will be released on 7-inch for the first time! Side-B is "Doesn’t Mean Much", another hit song from the album.
For the sound quality, Side-A is recorded at 45 rpm, and Side-B is 33 rpm.
Original release date: February 2nd, 2008


SIDE-A
TOKYO GIRLS TALK
Lyrics and music: Michiko Takada 　Arrangements by: Tsunehide Matsuki


SIDE-B
Doesn't Mean Much
Lyrics and music: Michiko Takada　 Arrangements by: Tsunehide Matsuki

"Jazz in the distance, punk in the foreground, rock in the body, blues in the heart." The band of solitude, "Katteni-Shiyagare" celebrates its 25th anniversary! This will be their first 7inch vinyl release!!

"Jazz in the distance, punk in the foreground, rock in the body, blues in the heart" is the motto of the seven-member band "Katteni-Shiyagare", which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. There is no guitarist in this band, group is composed by keyboard, trumpet, trombone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and the rhythm section. Their live performances are dynamic and overwhelming to watch.
The music and lyrics by Shohei Muto (Dr &Vo) evoke men's sense of adventure.
Their first 7inch vinyl will include "Romeo", a tune that is full of Shohei Muto's punk spirit, and "Enkidou no Soto", their instrumental masterpiece, both from the album "Vincent Blue" which was the first EPIC RECORDS album. (It was their 4th album in their career released in May 19, 2004.) Looking forward to many pre-orders!
【Original release date: May 19, 2004】


SIDE-A
Romeo
Lyrics and Music: Shohei Muto 　Arrangements by: Katteni-Shiyagare

SIDE-B
Enkidou no Soto
Lyrics and Music: Shohei Muto 　Arrangements by: Katteni-Shiyagare

Released in 1970, Japanese version of "Wacky Races" theme song is coming on vinyl!

This is a reissue of the theme song for "Wacky Races", released in June 21, 1970. The popular anime "Wacky Races" first broadcasted in 1986 and continued for 34 episodes.
Since the song's release in 1970, it was never reissued by this song alone. This time it will be reissued on 7inch vinyl!
【Original release date: June 21, 1970】


Side A
Wacky Races / Casy Asanuma
Lyrics: Reiko Mizuno / Music and arrangements: Kiyoshi Hashiba

Side B
Dick Dastardly and Muttley / Chikao Ohtsuka
Lyrics: Shou Hokusou / Music and arrangements: Shuu Ooba

Second album by Cynthia (Saori Minami) "Art of Loving" released in 1993 will be coming out on vinyl for the first time!

Saori Minami was said to be the very first idol in the history of Japanese Kayokyoku, and had numerous legends and hit songs. 14 years after her retirement in 1978, she came back as a mature female vocalist "Cynthia". Her second album "Art of Loving" released in 1993 will also be coming on vinyl for the first time!
【Original release date: October 1, 1992】

"MATURITY" released in 1992 by Cynthia (Saori Minami) will be released on vinyl for the first time!

Saori Minami was said to be the very first idol in the history of Japanese Kayokyoku, and had numerous legends and hit songs. 14 years after her retirement in 1978, she came back as a mature female vocalist "Cynthia". "MATURITY" is her first album, and it will be released on vinyl for the first time!
【Original release date: June 21, 1992】

Yoko Minamino's new songs "Sora wo Miagete" and "Taisetsu na Hito" are coming on 7-inch colored vinyl!

Yoko Minamino's "Sora wo Miagete" and "Taisetsu na Hito" were bonus tracks on her concept best album "For Seasons NANNO Selection" (released in December 2021), and they were her new songs for the first time in 16 years.
The producer of these new songs is Mitsuo Hagita, the legend of Japanese music industry, he created the artist Yoko Minamino in the 80s. Lyrics for these two new songs are written by Yoko Minamino herself.
The color of this 7-inch vinyl is light blue to match the image of the sky.


Side-1
Sora wo Miagete
Lyrics: Yoko Minamino 　Arranged by: Mitsuo Hagita

Side-2
Taisetsu na Hito
Lyrics: Yoko Minamino 　Music: Kouhei Munemoto 　Arranged by: Mitsuo Hagita

A masterpiece written and composed by EPO! Ranran Suzuki "Kimi to Boku", its 7-inch vinyl pre-order is now open!

Even Yasuharu Konishi commented on the Sony Music Direct's "Records I Want" series, that this is the song that any DJ at small club house in Tokyo would want to play on 7-inch vinyl. Fans eager to get their hands on this 7-inch, which was originally a CD released in 1998 by Ranran Suzuki. It is a masterpiece written and composed by EPO.
【Original release date: May 1, 1998】

＜Comments from Ranran Suzuki＞
It's been over 20 years since I released the song "Kimi to Boku", but I still hear from people that they like this song. Lyrics are very universal, and it is one of my favorite song as well. 7-inch will be launched when it reaches certain amount of pre-orders, so please make your pre-orders to support.

Ranran Suzuki


Side-1
Kimi to Boku
Lyrics and Music: EPO 　Arranged by: Nobuyuki Shimizu

Side-２
Kimi to Boku (Original Karaoke)
Lyrics and Music: EPO 　Arranged by: Nobuyuki Shimizu

Long-awaited reissue of a hidden masterpiece of Japanese ambient pop!

Takami Hasegawa is a female singer-songwriter who is also known for providing lyrics to Kiyoshi Hasegawa. This album was released in 1983, and this is the only album released by Takami Hasegawa. With Chito Kawachi as the producer, Kunimitsu Inaba, Hideo Ichikawa and other jazz players joined to form this cool and ennui acoustic pop. Takami Hasegawa's song was included on the compilation "Somewhere Between" by the US label Light In The Attic, and it is getting recognized by the global market as the hidden masterpiece of Japanese ambient pop.
[Original release date: November 1, 1983]

＜Comments from Takami Hasegawa＞
I am very proud of my album "Hibi no Awa".
On the process of making this album, I was hoping these songs will stay fresh and it will live beyond time.
All songs are acoustic, and the producer Chito Kawachi and the engineer Tatsuya Sakamoto cast the magic to the sound so that it resonates beautifully forever.
Vinyl has more rich and smooth sound, so I recommend the vinyl version of this album.
I hope to get many pre-order requests so we can make the product launched.

Takami Hasegawa

Two songs that did not make the LP of PLATINUM 900 "Free (At Last)" will be released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!

"Free (At Last)" is Platinum 900's only full album, and it was recently reissued in LP. During the process of creating the LP, two songs were cut out for sound quality. We feature these two songs, and they will be released on vinyl for the first time!
Due to its recording time and prioritizing the sound quality, Side-A is 45RPM, Side-B is 33 1/3RPM.
[Original release date: July 23, 1999]

Side-A
Harry ha Kemukujara　 Play
Lyrics and Music: Naoko Sakata and Kazuhiko Nishimura 　Arranged by: Hiroshi Iihoshi

Side-B
Caminho Do Mar　 Play
Lyrics: Naoko Sakata 　Music: Kazuhiro Nishimura 　Arranged by: Hiroshi Iihoshi

It has been 20 years since the CD release. Leyona's cover of "Kaze wo Atsumete" will now be released on 7-inch vinyl!

Leyona is a singer who loves all types of music, regardless of genre.
Since the debut in 1999, Leyona expresses her uniqueness with her musicality inspired by various genres such as blues and soul music, and her one-and-only vocal with a strong presence.
"Kaze wo Atsumete" was Leyona's fourth single. It has been 20 years since the release, and now it will be released on 7-inch vinyl.
Cover art for this vinyl will be the same design used on the CD.

Leyona official web site https://leyona.jp/
Leyona official Twitter account https://twitter.com/Leyona_info

[Original release date: January 24, 2001]

Side-A
Kaze wo Atsumete　 Play
Lyrics: Takashi Matsumoto 　Music: Haruomi Hosono 　Arranged by: maybee's

Side-B
Careless Love　 Play
Lyrics and music: Leyona 　Arranged by: Dexied The Emons

"Kimidake wo Miteita" by To Be Continued will be reissued on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!

Mega-hit song "Kimidake wo Miteita" (1994), an insert song for TV drama "Moshimo Negai ga Kanaunara", is coming on vinyl for the first time!
Side-B is "Kimi wo Wasurenai" from the album "Bitter Sweet Love" (1993). This is the first song the band To Be Continued created, and Kouki Okada claims that the song is the origin of the band's formation.
[Original release date: March 21, 1994]

Side-A
Kimidake wo Miteita　 Play
Lyrics: Kouki Okada, Hidenao Takashima, Yuusuke Gotou 　Music: Yuusuke Gotou 　Arrangements by: Taka Satou

Side-B
Kimi wo Wasurenai
Lyrics: Kouki Okada 　Lyrics and Arrangements by: Taka Satou

"PINK SHADOW" and "DOLPHIN" by Bread & Butter + Carnation on 7-inch vinyl!

"BB★C" released in 1998 was a newsworthy album from Bread & Butter, with Masashiro Naoe and Yuichi Tanaya from Carnation for producers, and all members of Carnation participated for the album. These two songs from "BB★C" were released as leading singles on 8cm CD, and this time they will be released on 7-inch!
[Original release date: November 18, 1998]

Side-1
PINK SHADOW　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Fuyumi Iwasawa, Satsuya Iwasawa

Side-2
DOLPHIN　 Play
Lyrics: Masahiro Naoe　 Music: Fuyumi Iwasawa, Masahiro Naoe, Yuichi Tanaya

Celebrating 25th anniversary since their debut!! Hicksville's debut single coming on 7-inch vinyl!

Hicksville was formed in 1994 by Megumi Mashiro (lead vocals), Shinya Kogure (guitar/backing vocals), and Yasuhiro Nakamori (guitar/backing vocals) after their former band Rotten Hats disbanded.
In 1995, their mini album "RIDER" was released from BAD NEWS labels. In 1996, they released their debut single "Bye Bye Blues" from Sony Records.
To commemorate their 25th anniversary, their debut single will be released on 7-inch (45 RPM) vinyl! Same cover art will be used for this reissue.
[Original release date: April 21, 1996]

Side-A
Bye Bye Blues　 Play
Lyrics and Music: Shinya Kogure　 Arranged by: Hicksville

Side-B
Atashi no Sweet Baby　 Play
Lyrics and Music: Shinya Kogure　 Arranged by: Hicksville

Miraculous reissue! Kyohei Tsutsumi's legendary single!

This is the third single by Keiko Ohashi, who made her debut in 1971 after winning the grand champion at Nippon TV audition program "Zennihon Kayo Senshuken". "Hanabira ha Koi suru Onna" is a cover, originally provided to Tomoko Ogawa by the legend of Showa Kayo pop's, Kyohei Tsutsumi (1940-2020). This single is not released on CD, used vinyl is extremely difficult to find and has a premier pricing. Long-awaited reissue of legendary groovy Kayo single, now open for pre-order!
[Original release date: April 21, 1972]

Side-A
Hanabira ha Koi suru Onna　 Play
Lyrics: Jun Hashimoto　 Music and Arrangements by: Kyohei Tsutsumi

Side-B
Ai no Wakare　 Play
Lyrics: Jun Hashimoto　 Music: Kyohei Tsutsumi　 Arranged by; Nozomi Aoki

[Comments from Keiko Ohashi]
Hello.
"Hanabira ha Koi suru Onna" composed by Kyohei Tsutsumi, was released from CBS Sony way back in the time, and we are planning to reissue the vinyl with Sony Music. Vinyl will be launched when it reaches specified number of pre-orders.
We would appreciate if you could make a pre-order ~ !!

Keiko Ohashi

32 years since the last vinyl release. Machiko Watanabe's blockbuster "Kuchibiru yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare" on 7-inch vinyl!

Machiko Watanabe was born in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. She made her debut in 1977 with "Mayoi Michi". Back in the time it was a widely shared thought within the music industry that "singer-songwriters do not make appearance in TV programs and they don't perform on TV". She overturned that image by actively making appearances in music programs. Her single "Kamome ga Tonda Hi" released in April 1978 was a big hit. "Kuchibiru yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare" (January 1980) was used for Kanebo Cosmetics' commercial, and 40 years later, the song was a huge topic in 2020 once again because it was covered in Kanebo's TV commercial "I HOPE.". Releasing numerous hit songs that remains in Japanese pop scenes, Machiko Watanabe is an artist with outstanding singing skills who can convey deep emotions, and her impressive lyrics and the melody will remain in people's heart. She won Best New Artist Award from Japan Record Award, and 13 other awards.
Machiko Watanabe expands her talents in jazz, Latin, rock, and classic arrangements, proving that she has range and not tied to one genre. With the expressiveness that only adults can create, she actively continues to perform in concerts and shows her best performance. In February 2019, she was a guest performer in "Miyuki Nakajima Night Party VOL. 20 ~Little Tokyo~".
In July 2020, she released an album "Asu he". As for vinyl, it's been 32 years since the last vinyl release.
Side-A is "Kuchibiru yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare" original version, and Side-B is "Kuchiburu yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare" created by over budding over 140 takes and remixed by GOH HOTODA.
【Original release date: January 21, 1980 (Side-A)】


Side-A
Kuchibiru yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare　 Play
Lyrics: Ryou Shouji　 Music: Machiko Watanabe　 Arranged by: Motoki Funayama

Side-B
Kuchiburu yo Atsuku Kimi wo Katare remix
Lyrics: Ryou Shouji　 Music: Machiko Watanabe
A cappella arrangement: Kenichi Mitsuda　 Remix: GOH HOTODA

Izumi Tachibana's "Shikkaku", first 7-inch vinyl project!

Izumi Tachibana was born in December 11, 1968 in Hyogo prefecture. She was the Grand-Prix winner for Sony SD audition, and in 1992 she made her debut with the single "Kimi nara Daijoubu dayo". She is a singer-songwriter with a keen linguistic sence and lyrical vision. Her hit singles "Shikkaku", "Eien no Puzzle", "Vanilla", and "Saru no Uta" are still loved and attract many followers. In 1995 Budokan, she performed her solo play "Shinkuu Pakku Shou", written, directed, music, and performance all by herself. She has provided songs to Shinichi Mori, Aya Ueto, and Minami Takahashi. After the marriage in 2006, she changed her name to "Izumi Sasaki". She continues to make constant album releases and live performances. Now she works on her husband's (Hideo Sasaki's) movie soundtracks as well. Her latest work is in 2018, the movie "Ikiru Machi" starring Mari Natsuki.
This is the first vinyl project for Izumi "Tachibana"' and Izumi "Sasaki" as well. Side-A is "Shikkaku", and Side-B is "Taiyo" from "Taiyo ga Miteru kara".
[Original release date: March 10, 1993 / January 22, 1994]


Side-A
Shikkau　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Izumi Tachibana　 Arranged by: Katsu Hoshi

Side-B
Taiyo　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Izumi Tachibana　 Arranged by: Izumi Tachibana, Akira Sudou

Masterpiece "Silent Eve" coming on vinyl for the first time! In white Christmas edition vinyl!

Midori Karashima's famous Christmas song now available on 10-inch white vinyl!
This special mini LP record includes:
- "Silent Eve" (1990), theme song for the TV drama, which became a hit and it is a tune that represents Midori Karashima,
- "Sorezore no Merry Christmas" (1993),
- "Merry Christmas To You" (1990), lyrics co-written with Mariko Ngai, and
- "Silent Eve ~snow a cappella~" (2007) which is a cappella version featuring Baby Boo.
*10-inch vinyl is 25cm in diameter. Its size is between 7-inch (diameter 17cm single record) and 12-inch (diameter 30cm LP record). It is a mini LP record.


Side-A
1. Silent Eve　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Midori Karashima　 Arranged by: Kei Wakakusa
2. Sorezore no Merry Christmas
Music and Lyrics: Midori Karashima 　Arranged by: Kei Wakakusa

Side-B
1. Merry Christmas To You
Lyrics: Mariko Nagai, Midori Karashima　 Music: Midori Karashima
Arranged by: Kei Wakakusa
2. Silent Eve ～snow a cappella～
Music and Lyrics: Midori Karashima　 Arranged by: Shinobu Segawa

From 90's vocal pop masterpiece "4 to 3" by Mishio Ogawa, 2 singles will be released on vinyl for the first time!

Mishio Ogawa is former Chakra vocalist. After transferring to Epic Sony she released her first album "4 to 3" (1991). "4 to 3" was rated as the masterpiece of 90's vocal pop, and from this album 2 singles will be selected and both sides will be Side-A.
"Okashina Gogo" was released on 8cm CD single in October 1990 prior to the release of "4 to 3", and it was the theme song for the movie "Tsugumi" directed by Jun Ichikawa.
"Mado" is a popular ballad, it is still sung in Mishio Ogawa's live performances.
[Original release date: 1990, 1991]

Side-A
Okashina Gogo
Lyrics: Mishio Ogawa　 Music and Arrangements by: Bun Itakura

Side-AA
Mado
Lyrics: Junko Kudou　 Music: Ma*To　 Arranged by: Ma*To & the Band

Performed by the Band 'EUROPA':
Jun Aoyama (ds, perc), MECKEN (b, samples), Ma*To (tabla, synth, computer), BA NA NA (synth), Tatsuro Kondou (kb, etc), Bun Itakura (g, synth, etc), Mishio Ogawa (vo)

Guests:
AQ Ishii (prog "Okashina Gogo"), Neko Saitou (strings "Mado")

[Comments from Mishio Ogawa]
It's here~! The CD vinyl project!
And both sides are Side-A.
In a sense, it's one package, front and back.
I've had my vinyl made into CD, but having my CD into vinyl is my first time.
I'm looking forward to its sound quality!
The sound of vinyl is so good.
Everyone, please make this project happen.
We really appreciate your corporation!
I'm already searching for my adapter for the 7-inch vinyl. lol

Michio Ogawa

DJ's favorite! Yuko Ohtaki's "Koi no Warming Up" 7-inch reissue!

After winning the "Miss Seventeen Contest" in 1978, Yuko Ohtaki debuted as an idol from EPIC Sony in 1979 with a single "A BOY". She then released 5 singles and 1 album.
In 1987, she joined the chorus group "AMAZONS" from CBS Sony, and while releasing numerous albums and singles, she continued to participate as the chorus for many musicians such as Yumi Matsutoya, Toshinobu Kubota, and Masayoshi Takanaka.
"Koi no Warming Up" (1980) was Yuko Ohtaki's fourth single, which was the song used in Yakult Joa's commercial at that time. Now it is popular among DJs as the mellow city pop song.
Unlike the original vinyl, Side-B is not "Kiiroi Kabutomushi", but it will be a cover of Véronique Sanson's masterpiece "BERNARD SONG", which was recorded in the album "Million Kiss" (1980).
[Original released date: October 21, 1980]

Side-A
Koi no Warming Up
Lyrics: Yoshiko Miura　 Music and Arrangements by: Kazuo Shiina

Side-B
Mr. Smoke (Bernard Song)
Music and Lyrics: Véronique Sanson　 Translation: Kang Chinfa
Arranged by Shigeki Watanabe

Two pop tunes still played at the climax of the live concert available on 7-inch vinyl!

Japan's pop band GOMES THE HITMAN debuted in 1999, and since their debut they released 6 albums, 2 mini albums, and 6 singles. What is so unique about this band is that they change their style for each song, but at the same time they steadily increase their core values. This powerful vinyl includes their fourth single "Jyozetsu Staccato" (2001), which is a song often requested to be converted to vinyl, paired with their first single "Ame no Yoru to Tsuki no Hikari" (1999).
For those who cooperated to achieve the product's launch goal, band members' autographs will be shipped with the vinyl. (This giveaway will end as soon as the product launch is confirmed.)
[Original release date: January 24, 2001 / April 21, 1999]

Side-A
Jyozetsu Staccato　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Toshiaki Yamada　 Arranged by: GOMES THE HITMAN

Side-B
Ame no Yoru to Tsuki no Hikari　 Play
Music and Lyrics: Toshiaki Yamada　 Arranged by: GOMES THE HITMAN

[Comments from Toshiaki Yamada]
"Jyouzetsu Staccatto" and "Ame no Yoru to Tsuki no Hikari" on 7-inch vinyl and both Side-A,
I'm definitely the one who wants this the most. I wish I can buy up.

These two songs released by young GOMES THE HITMAN never dulls,
it is full of sparkles and its speediness feels great even after 20 years since the release.
These songs are important to the band,
they are still played at the climax of our live performances.
I hope everyone enjoys spinning these songs on the turntable while shaking their bodies and minds.

Toshiaki Yamada (GOMES THE HITMAN)

Debut 25th anniversary! 20 years after the death of the vocalist MUTSUMI, SUPER JUNKY MONKEY's long-awaited vinyl!

Formed in March 1991.
November 1993, made an appearance in "CMJ MUSIC MARATHON" in New York.
March 20, 1994, released live recording CD "Cabbage" from RIOT Label.
They were the first Japanese artist to work for MTV JAPAN’s original station ID (jingles).
Same year, from June to August, they performed in New York and Seattle. October 21, 1994, released their second album "SCREW UP" from Sony Music.
The band was noticed as the best band with the mixture rock sound, which was a popular style in the late 90's.
1999, the band go on hiatus after the death of the vocalist MUTSUMI.
"R.P.G." was recorded in "Super Junky Alien" released in December 1996, and "IF" was recorded in "PARASITIC PEOPLE" released in April of the same year.
[Original release date: 1996]

Side-A
R.P.G(Edit ver.)
Lyrics: MUTSTUMI　 Music and Arrangements by: SUPER JUNKY MONKEY

Side-B
IF
Lyrics: MUTSTUMI　 Music and Arrangements by: SUPER JUNKY MONKEY

The legendary 90's idol group, Qlair's greatest hits album on vinyl for the first time!

Qlair is an idol group debuted in 1991 (members: Sachiko Imai, Yuko Inobe, and Aki Yoshida), they were from the talent training course Otome Juku, which was sponsored and operated by Fuji TV.
Their greatest hits album "Palette" was released in 1993. Album contains 10 tracks, including their debut single "Hitomi Ippai no Natsu", "Koi no Medalist" 1993 version, and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" as the bonus track. This will be the long-awaited first vinyl.
[Original release date: September 22, 1993]

Rumi Shishido's legendary first album on vinyl for the first time!

Rumi Shishido has a career in many fields, she is a singer, voice actress, photographer, character designer, producer, etc. Her first album in 1990 will be released on vinyl for the first time!
Yumiko Ishijima from Papaya Paranoia wrote the lyrics for most of the songs, and Yasuhiko Fukuda of "Seifuku" composed and arranged. This album is a masterpiece born during the "idol's winter era".
[Original release date: October 21, 1990]

The style that was popular back then and popular today is played on this vinyl!

Masayuki Ishii is a producer and a supporting guitarist for many artists such as CHEMISTRY, Hanaregumi, Kyoko Koizumi, and Ohashi Trio. He joined the band THE CHANG, and with Gota Yashiki as the producer, THE CHANG debuted in 1995 with the single "Kyo no Ame ha Iiame da" and the album "DAY OFF". Their music has the essence of soul, blues, acid jazz, AOR, etc. It was the era when the boudary of Japanese music and Wester music was starting to get vague.
It is surprising to know that the style that was popular back then and popular today is played in their music. Try listening side by side with the latest popular tune, you would know that the sounds by THE CHANG is not old and it is not overwhelmed by the new sounds at all.
Their lyrics are simple and clear, it speaks about being tired but has bright feeling at the same time. Lyrics strongly draws the listener, and the song itself hasn't faded at all.
[Original release date: September 1st, 1995]

Side-A
Kyou no Ame ha Iiame da
Music and Lyrics: Masayuki Ishii　 Arranged by: The CHANG

Side-B
Jinsei ha Karui Touch
Music and Lyrics: Masayuki Ishii　 Arranged by: The CHANG

[Comments from Masayuki Ishii]
"The song that I was humming on a rainy day in 1993, was recorded at Gota Yashiki's studio in London in the winter of 1995, and now it will be released on 7-inch vinyl in 2019. I am surprised and happy at the same time.
I listen to the lyrics and performances now, they are so crude, straightforward, and concise, which made me surprised once again.
I still hum the song, which is rare for my own songs."

Masayuki Ishii

A masterpiece of idol pop song, "Splendid Love" from Lip's is converted to vinyl for the first time in 29 years!

1990 was the start of the era when idol business was slowing down. In that same year, Lip's released their second single "Splendid Love". The song was a masterpiece and was a prestigious song among various idol pop songs. Music is by Masayuki Kishi, known for hits such as Yoko Minamino's "Hanashi kake takatta" and Mariko Watanabe's "Marina no Natsu", and the arrangement is by Nobuyuki Shimizu, who worked on arrangements for Taeko Onuki, EPO, Senri Oe and many other famous musicians. Flowing strings synthesizer, tight rhythms, brass section, and the saxophone from the interludes are interesting to focus and listen to.
[Original release date: "Splendid Love" (June 1, 1990) / "Ai no Maryoku" (March 21, 1990)]

Side-A
Splendid Love
Lyrics: Yumi Yoshimoto　 Music: Masayuki Kishi　 Arranged by Nobuyuki Shimizu

Side-B
Ai no Maryoku
Lyrics: Mitsuko Shiramine　 Music: Chika Ueda　 Arranged by: Hiroshi Shinkawa

Long-awaited Japanese fusion sound, coming on vinyl!

"Sound Adventure" was pubic live recording series and the vinyl was not for sale because its main purpose was for the sound check of Sony's audio products. For the first time, the third "Sound Adventure" from 1977 will be released for sale. Aiming for the highest sound quality and converting high speed 76cm/sec master tape to 45 rpm, this vinyl has been secretly loved by many DJ's.
The band leader is Hiroki Inui (1949-2003), keyboard player who will later join the Latin fusion band "Carioca".
[Sound check vinyl was released on October 3, 1977. Product for sale for the first time.]

Side-A
1. Fly by Night (Music: Dave Grusin)
2. Feel Like Makin' Love (Music: Eugene McDaniels) ~ Caribbean Super Green (Music: Hiroki Inui)

Side-B
1. As (Music and Lyrics: Stevie Wonder) *
2. Gonna Fly Now (Music: Bill Conti)
3. Pavane for a Dead Princess (Music: Maurice Ravel) **

All tracks arranged by: Hiroki Inui
Performed by:
Hiroki Inui & Fly Friends
Hiroki Inui (kb), Eiji Shimamoto (ds), Yoshio Yamaguchi (eb), Kisaburo Suzuki (eg), Toshio Sakka (fl, sax), Fujio Saito (perc)
* TAN TAN (vo) with Hiroki Inui & Fly Friends
** Hiroki Inui (kb), Hideki Matsutake (synthesizer programming)
Recorded: August 16, 1997 　Live recording at Nagoya Shimin Kaikan Dai Hall
Side-B 2, 3 are recorded at studio

Stylish duet and fancy sounds from TOKYO, The "City Music"!

Music that is neither a folk song nor new music. Stylish and sophisticated urban music that has never been heard before, the "TOKYO music" = "City Music"! The finest urban tune by Yoshitaka Minami, who debuted as the flag bearer of city music, with Rajie, who is said to be the female city music flag bearer. This song is described as the origin of "Japanese City Pop", which is a genre currently attracting attentions. AB sides of the single is switched, and a new cover art will be featured in this original 7-inch vinyl!
[Original release date: December 21, 1978]

Side-A
THE TOKYO TASTE
Lyrics: Yukihiro Takahashi, Chris Mosdell 　Music: Yukihiro Takahashi, Tsugutoshi Gotou 　Arranged by: Yukihiro Takahashi, Tsugutoshi Gotou, Mitsuo Hagita

Side-B
COOL DOWN
Lyrics: Etsuko Kisugi　 Music: Yoshitaka Minami 　Arranged by: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Veteran arranger, Makoto Yano's techno disco is back on 7-inch vinyl!

Vinyl includes songs from Japan's leading arranger and keyboard player Makoto Yano's techno disco album "Injection" (1979), released under the name of Makoto Highland Band. Yukihiro Takahashi participated for the drums. Super rare sound that has not been reissued since the original release is finally here!
[Original released date: June 1, 1979]

Side-A
Dancin' (Arranged by; Makoto Yano)
[ Egyptian Reggae (Music: Jonathan Richman) ～ Dancin' (Lyrics: Stephen Lemberg　 Music: Makoto Yano) ～ Korobuchka (Russian folk song) ]

Side-B
Wanna Wanna…… Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna Wanna
Lyrics: Stephen Lemberg, Shigeru Ueda　 Music and Arrangements by: Makoto Yano

Songs from CHOCOLATE LIPS & MIHO on 7-inch vinyl!

Album by CHOCOLATE LIPS is known as the masterpiece of Japanese urban funk and electro boogie. From that album, "WEEKEND LOVER", which is an urban dance tune popular among DJs, is include on the vinyl. Side-B is "HEARTBEAT", a song from mini-album "California Crisis" by MIHO (Miho Fujiwara, the vocalist of CHOCOLATE LIP). This is a song with the dance beat that reminiscent electronic body music.
7-inch vinyl comes with newly designed cover art!

Side-A
WEEKEND LOVER
Lyrics: MIHO 　Music: Michael C. Wilson　 Arranged by: Jimmie L. Weaver, Michael C. Wilson

Side-B
HEARTBEAT
Lyrics: MIHO　 Music: Mathew Kamei 　Arranged by: Mathew Kamei, Hajime Yamamoto

Cute and charming whispering scat voice, Sonia Rosa's 7-inch vinyl reissue!

7-inch single from Sonia Rosa's solo album "Samba Amour" released in June 21, 1979. Her unique and cute whispering scat voice is charming . Arrangement is by Yuji Ohno, who worked on the songs for the movie "Inugamikeno Ichizku", "Ningen no Shoumei", "Yasei no Shoumei", and TV anime "Lupin the Third", etc. Sounds resemble the crossover of bossa nova, samba, and jazz.
[Original release date: May 21, 1979]

Side-A
Tokyo In The Blue
Lyrics: Machiko Ryu 　Music and Arrangement by: Yuji Ohno

Side-B
Charlie, My Darling
Lyrics: Machiko Ryu 　Music and Arrangement by: Yuji Ohno