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 - 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 - 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.

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" - 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" - 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.

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.

LP - Platinum 900 - Concerto Für Jazz, Disco Und Bossanova ’22 Incredible city pop hidden treasure released only on CD in 1998, got pressed on vinyl for the first time in 2022, in a very limited quantity. Platinum 900 delivers CHOKE FULL of miraculous cuts with funk, jazz, soul & disco vibes! Brand new copy. Record: M (never sealed) Cover: M (never sealed) ◆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 - Sakura - Love On Wings ’99 Unbelievably slept on 90s city pop gem! Osaka born singer-songwriter Sakura is delivering choke full of sublime cuts that are heavily influenced by 70s soul / funk. We suspect this one is gonna get blown up when the secret gets out, so scoop it while it's affordable. Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ / 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 - Toshitaro & Riverside - Riverside ’79 Way underrated singer-songwriter Toshitaro's debut album released on the legendary Alfa label, entirely produced by Jun Fukamachi! This is an excellent mixed bag of AOR, funk & pop. The one that rarely pops up. 後にToshitaro名義でソロデビューする稗島寿太郎の＜とし太郎＆リバーサイド＞名義での1stアルバム。深町純がプロデューサーとして参加し、AOR～ファンク～ディスコなどの要素が詰まった良曲揃いの一枚。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DBUwvBSzQ1B/ Record: EX Cover: VG+ (left top corner bump) / 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 - Sakiko Ito - Orgel ’78 Under the radar! Backed up by top studio musicians, Sakiko delivers plenty of outstanding kayō soul cuts with lush orchestrated arrangements! Not an easy one to come by either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DBUv78kzxfV/ Record: EX (promo) 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 - Marie Igarashi - Umi O Kanjiru Toki ’79 Unbelievably slept on JP soul album with multiple standout cuts! Supported by top players such as Hiroshi Sato & Yukihiro Takahashi. Tons of dope loops for sample hunters too. 佐藤博、高橋幸宏、ポンタ、椎名和夫など強力なバッキングが際立った、五十嵐麻利江の1st。アルバム通して非常にクオリティ高く、サンプリングソースとしても魅力的な一枚。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DBUvqnfTrkU/ Record: EX Cover: VG (top right split) / obi (VG+) / 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" - Lisa Halim - Kimi To Blue ’21 Highly recommended for Tatsuro heads! “Kimi To Blue” is immaculate city pop bliss composed & produced by Cunimond Takiguchi of Ryusenkei! This 45 already became scarce. Record: EX Cover: EX ◆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" - Sukisha - Yonpun Han No Magic ’18 Private press 45 from singer/multi-instrumentalist Sukisha, which appears to be his first vinyl release. Vocoder-tinged modern funk joints on both sides! You won’t find this on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DBAUJAlzfgW/ 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" - Myx - Fightin' Megaforce ’81 Monster j-funk 45 from short-lived band Myx. “Fightin' Megaforce” is 45-only cosmic disco funk joint recorded for the Japanese commercial for US sci-fi movie Megaforce. “Dance (Everybody Get Up)” on the flip is even more funkier, brass-heavy floor burner! ギタリスト山岸潤史が結成した短命ファンクバンドMyxの唯一の正規シングル。アルバム中でもキラーなブギーファンク「Dance (Everybody Get Up)」をB面に収録。映画『メガフォース」の国内CM用に制作されたA面「Fightin' Megaforce」はnot on LP。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DA6-praT6gd/ 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" - Casiopea - I Love New York ’79 The renowned fusion group Casiopea's collectible 45 single taken from their album Super Flight. Heat on both sides of course, feel-good uptempo jazz funk joint with vocoder “I Love New York” on A-side, and mellow stepper “Magic Ray” on the flip. Tough to find on 45! Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DA6-dbfT1nq/ 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" - The Eastern Gang - Magic Eyes ’80 Slept on 45 two-sider taken from 2nd album by The Eastern Gang, disco-oriented project led by city pop master Tetsuji Hayashi. Elegant disco joint “Magic Eyes”, and sophisticated disco boogie tune “Green & Blue” on the flip. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DA69ppRzdd5/ 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" - Rajiokko - Chigasaki Sunrise ’82 Seldom seen 45 by idle trio Rajiokko. “Chigasaki Sunrise” is a cover version of “Sunrise Sunset”, which was originally released by Ichiro Nitta, the leader of Spectrum. Mitsuko Horie also recorded the cover as ”Chigasaki Memory”, which was selected on @djnotoya's Tokyo Glow compilation. 新田一郎の人気曲「サンライズ・サンセット」のカヴァー「茅ヶ崎サンライズ」を収録した、三人組アイドルユニット、ラジオっ娘の7吋。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DA69d-yT9w6/ 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.

LP - Mami Koyama - Yurete Mami ’82 First album from the anime voice actor best known for playing Arale of Dr. Slump. Lots of brilliant city pop jewels with soul, disco & AOR vibes! Check out TC favorite stepper heat “Twilight Train”! Becoming scarce these days. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DAzQADNz0fw/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (stains) / 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 - Hi Way - Age ’81 Sole album from obscure band Hi Way. Contains “Lonely Night”, superb yacht soul dancer that reminds of Boz Scaggs. Also includes dope reggae tune. Entirely produced by Ginji Ito of the legendary Sugar Babe fame. Not an easy one to come by. 詳細不明バンドHi Wayの唯一のアルバム。切れ味のあるAORダンサー「ロンリー・ナイト」、メロウ・レゲエ・ソウル「昔話」が白眉。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DAzP0Y2ThG9/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ / obi (VG) / 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" - Joe Thomas - Plato's Retreat ’78 Veteran jazz flautist Joe Thomas' 45 two-sider! Floor-moving disco funk ”Plato's Retreat”, and cozy jazz-funk cruiser “A Place In Space” on B-side is our favorite too. Tough to find on JP 45. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DAmZo_LTfcV/ 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.