LP - Kazuyo Nukata - Takehisa Yumeji: Mizuguruma ’75 Extremely obscure Japanese soul / rare groove hidden gem! All the tracks on the album were made by putting melodies to the poems of Yumeji Takehisa, late great poet/painter who was active around 1900-20s. Entirely composed & arranged by the famed keyboardist Osamu Shoji, mysterious singer Kazuyo Nukata performs choke full of miraculous cuts with soul, psych, jazz-funk, & folk! You won't find this on Discogs, unbelievably hard to find. Record: EX Cover: EX / 3x insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Tadashi Okamoto & Umematsuri - Natsu No Yoru Wa ’74 Under-the-radar rock / acid folk LP. This dude is pretty unknown but he ain't playing around - delivering unique, funky & psychedelic cuts that you can totally vibe to. It wasn’t on Discogs until recently, we really don't see it around either. SSW岡本正のデビュー作。ヘヴィ・ファンク「拝啓あなた様」、メロウ・サイケ「夏の手まり唄」など、独特の空気感を纏った味わい深い楽曲が並びます。 Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ / obi (tiny tear, foxing on back) / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Time Five - Tsubasa O Kudasai ’78 Rare album from veteran jazz choral quintet. With the help of the finest musicians such as Hiroshi Sato, Ponta Murakami, Kiyoshi Sugimoto, etc, Time Five delivers plenty of cozy mellow jazz pop joints with beautiful harmonies & sublime orchestral arrangements! This copy is marked down due to worn cover. Record: VG+ Cover: VG (worn edges) / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Kay Ishiguro - Shiosai ’79 Third album from Kay Ishiguro, jazz/pop singer with hypnotic vocal. She delivers loads of breathtaking kayō soul joints with lush instruments! Not an easy record to find. 鈴木宏昌や岡沢章といったトップ・ミュージシャンらが参加した、石黒ケイの79年作『潮騒』。「潮騒」「ブルー・ウェイブ」「もうひとりの私」など、甘美なヴォーカルと研ぎ澄まされたバッキングが絡み合う魅惑的な楽曲が詰まった一枚。 Record: EX Cover: VG++ / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Kengo Kurozumi - Still ’83 J-AOR expert Kengo Kurozumi's sophomore album recorded around the same time as his most coveted joint “Juggler”. So expect plenty of high-class boogie / city pop goodness on this one too. Tough find! Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ / obi (small tear) / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Toshio Furukawa - Topio ’84 Seldom seen LP from Toshio Furukawa, veteran anime voice actor best known for playing Piccolo in Dragon Ball. Check out “Kugatsu No Mistake”, unexpectedly brilliant city boogie heater recommended for Tatsuro fans! This one rarely pops up, it wasn't on Discogs until recently either. ピッコロの声でお馴染みのベテラン声優＝古川登志夫の84年作。山下達郎の影響大なライトメロウブギー「九月のMistake」を収録した大穴盤！ Record: EX Cover: EX / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Miyuki Tsurugi - Watashi No Suki Na Uta ’86 Slept-on wamono album from Takarazuka Revue star Miyuki Tsurugi. She sings Japanese language cover of “Copacabana” and “Begin the Beguine”. Record: EX Cover: EX / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Naomi Akimoto - The 20th Anniversary ’82 Definitely worth it just for the track “Bewitched” alone, downtempo synth boogie cannon which some may have heard on “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition” by @djnotoya, and got picked on @lightsintheattic comp “Pacific Breeze 3” as well. There are few other solid synth pop cuts on this too. Record: EX Cover: EX / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Haruyoshi Yamashina - Katamichi Kippu ’79 Obscure find! Unfamed singer-songwriter Haruyoshi Yamashina performs delighthul city pop cannon with tight backing “Melody” on B-side. Record: VG+ Cover: VG+ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Masatoshi Kanno - Seishun ’76 Mysterious singer-songwriter Masatoshi Kanno delivers greasy midtempo funk “Seishun”! Never sold on Discogs, it rarely pops up too. 強烈なディープ・ファンク歌謡「青春」。LPバージョンとは全く異なるアレンジで、このシングル盤のみのテイク。 Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG++ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Studs - Toki Ga Kuru Made ’79 Practically unknown band Studs brings sunnyside city pop bliss with brilliant instrumental break “Toki No Naka De” on B-side! This seems to be their only release too. オブスキュアバンドStudsの恐らく唯一作。中盤の転がるエレピも素晴らしい「時の中で」(B面)が出色のメロウ・ソウル。 Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Sonia Rosa - Kaerazaru Hibi ’75 Seldom seen earlier work from Brazilian-Japanese singer Sonia Rosa, also known as a frequent collaborator with the legendary Yuji Ohno. “Kaerazaru Hibi” is melancholic bossa kayō joint! Record: VG+ Cover: VG+ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Hi-Fi Set - Sky Restaurant ’75 Hypnotic jazzy soul “Sky Restaurant”! If you don’t have it, better grab it now because this 45 is becoming more and more scarce nowadays. Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Lily - Sawagashii Rakuen ’78 “Mizukagami No Naka” on B-side is face-melting city pop floater arranged by the jazz-fusion master Akira Inoue. Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Hanah Spring - Dreamin' / Time Traveler ’18 Super limited 45 release from Kanagawa-born soul / jazz singer Hanah Spring. “Time Traveler” on B-side is killer acid jazz floor mover! Smooth neo soul groover “Dreamin’” is great too. Record: EX Cover: Generic ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Toshiyuki Daitoku - Skifflin’ ’81 Second solo album from jazz pianist Toshiyuki Daitoku, released on the unmistakable Better Days label. Loads of sophisticated fusion joints on this one! Recommended for city pop heads too. Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (bottom seam split) / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Masahiro Ikumi - uLAyasu ’83 Lesser known guitarist Masahiro Ikumi brings some quality fusion cuts blended with boogie & funk on this one. Supported by veteran musicians like Ponta Murakami, Pecker & more. The one we rarely find. Record: EX (promo) Cover: VG+ (foxing) / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - 99.99 - More Of 99.99 ’83 Sophomore album by 99.99, short-lived Osaka based fusion group. They bring a mind-blowing mixed bag of funk, prog, & new wave! Tough find. 関西を中心に活動していたグループ99.99のセカンドにしてラスト作品。ブギーファンク「Zig Zag Zone」、日本語ヴォーカルのニューウェーヴィなシティポップ「From Jungle Banana With Love 」、アヴァンギャルドでドープな「Artaud Lunaire」など、他のフュージョンバンドとは一線を画したエクレクティックなサウンドが詰まった一枚。 Record: EX Cover: EX / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - The Jaywalkers - Free And Easy ’81 Extremely slept on LP from nameless fusion outfit The Jaywalkers. Includes outstanding jazz-fusion cover versions of standard tunes with unique contemporary arrangements! Lots of heat from start to finish, our favorites are “Summertime”, “Autumn Leaves”, Night and Day” & “Over the Rainbow”! Record: EX Cover: EX / obi / insert ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Marlene - This Time ’87 Marlene’s 10th album packed with majestic boogie bangers! Entirely produced by the groove maestro Yuji Toriyama. One of her toughest LPs to come by too. 鳥山雄司がサウンドプロデュースを務めたマリーンの87年作。「Ooh Baby...」「You Move Me」など強力なブギートラックを多数収録。 Record: EX Cover: VG++ (hype sticker) / insert / originally no obi ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

LP - Ginji Ito - Nature Boy ’87 Ninth album from Giji Ito, one of the legendary Sugar Babe members. Loads of sophisticated city pop cuts on this one! Not a easy record to come by either. 伊藤銀次9作目。『DIGGIN' AOR mixed by MURO』でもセレクトされたWhat's Going Onなリズムの「Heart And Soul」をはじめ、洗練されたトラックがずらりと並んだ傑作アルバム。 Record: EX (promo, red translucent) Cover: VG+ (stains) / insert / obi ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Yusuke Nakamura - Yume Shonin ’84 Rare 45 from Yusuke Nakamura, underrated singer-songwriter formerly known as Kintaro Nakamura who released a few records on Teichiku. Check out sublime modern soul bliss “September Sail” on B-side! This 7" is the only way the track was released. <中村きんたろう>名義でも活動していたSSW中村祐介「夢商人」7吋。B面「September Sail」は中盤からの込み上げる展開も素晴らしい珠玉のメロウ・モダンソウル！ Record: EX (promo) Cover: EX (writing on company sleeve) ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Hiroko Kino - Ame No Hi No Wakare ’74 Seldom seen 45 from actor Hiroko Kino. “Ame No Hi No Wakare” is superb groove kayō with funky organ licks! Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.

7" - Tetsuya Miyamura - Time To Love ’71 Obscure beat kayō 45 both sides composed by big time songwriter Kuranosuke Hamaguchi. You won’t find this on Discogs. Record: VG+ Cover: VG+ ◆ご注文確定前に◆ ABOUTページ内の「日本国内のお客様へ」を必ずお読みください。 ***OVERSEA BUYERS*** Please read our ABOUT page before ordering.