Tokyo Condition - Japanese Vinyl Shop
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LP - Johnny Yoshinaga - Johnny
¥3,300
LP - Johnny Yoshinaga - Johnny ’77 Solo debut album from Johnny Yoshinaga, proficient drummer who worked with Char, Mari Kaneko & others. This is packed with monster jazz-funk / soul cuts from start to finish! Very hard to find this one. Charや金子マリとの共演で知られるドラマー、ジョニー吉長のソロデビュー作。Charの名曲「過ぎゆく時に」のグルーヴィなカヴァーを筆頭に、メロウグルーヴからドープなジャズファンクまで、振り幅の広さを見せた傑作です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6PjtxDSwyD/ 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.
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7" - Super Pumpkin - Yakedo
¥5,500
7" - Super Pumpkin - Yakedo ’78 Rare 45 by Super Pumpkin, a cult city pop band best known for their coveted album Pumpkin Paradise. “Yakedo” is breezy early-AOR jammer, and “We Use Peavey Sound” on the flip is Kalapana-type seaside rare groove joint too. Both cuts aren't on their only LP either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C5V6FxUPfpT/ 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.
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7" - Katsuhiko Miki - Sōmatō
¥2,750
7" - Katsuhiko Miki - Sōmatō ’75 Under the radar 45 containing “Koi Wa Dorobō” on B-side, dreamy slow burner joint arranged by Yasunori Soryo! 美樹克彦『走馬燈』7吋。エレピの響きが堪らない、ドリーミィでいて骨太なアレンジのメロウソウル「恋は泥棒」をB面に収録。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C5V5gSsPCi_/ 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.
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LP - Atomu Shimojou - Kono Saka No Tochū De
¥3,850
LP - Atomu Shimojou - Kono Saka No Tochū De ’76 This one has been flying completely under the radar in spite of the fact that it’s one of the earliest Ryuichi Sakamoto-related works. This is an incredible genre-bending album that you can hear full of spine-tingling cuts with acid folk / jazz / funk / even some new age vibes! Some tunes sounds really ahead of its time. Amazing listen throughout the album! スタジオミュージシャン時代の坂本龍一がアレンジで参加!息を飲む美しさの「黄昏はいつものあいさつ」「星のあなた」「ピーターパンの木」はじめ、フォーク~ジャズ~ファンク~ニューエイジまで飲み込んだ非常に先鋭的な傑作。帯付は更に希少です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_0UOFPNKV/ Record: VG++ Cover: EX / 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.
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LP - Cherish - From The First
¥3,300
LP - Cherish - From The First ’77 Extremely slept on album from kayō duo Cherish. Plenty of brilliant soul / folk joints backed up by the experts like Akira Inoue, Yasunori Soryo, Kiyoshi Sugimoto, etc. Tough find! チェリッシュ作品の中でも見かけない77年発表アルバム。惣領智則が全アレンジを担当し、良質な歌謡ポップスが堪能できる一枚。ドープな「一口だけの煙草」が白眉。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_0DTUvbDw/ Record: VG++ 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.
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LP - Kenji Sawada - Charcoal Gray No Shōzō
¥2,420
LP - Kenji Sawada - Charcoal Gray No Shōzō ’76 With unmistakable backings by robust players such as Kentaro Haneda, Takayuki Inoue, Tsugitoshi Goto, prolific singer Kenji Sawada brings some solid rock / soul cuts! Check out insanely dope breakbeat slow burner “Anomamadayo”. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_zOUSyADR/ Record: VG++ 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.
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7" - Quenji Alai - Set Me Free
¥3,300
7" - Quenji Alai - Set Me Free ’82 Super breezy & mellow AOR bliss “Set Me Free”! This is elusive 45 from not well known singer-songwriter Quenji Alai a.k.a. Kenji Arai. You won't find this on Discogs either. SSW新井現詞の唯一のアルバム『Impression』からのシングルカット。アコギとエレピが絡み合うメロウAOR「Set Me Free」が超絶品。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C4bwdVsPsM9/ Record: EX 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.
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LP - Sentimental City Romance - Holiday
¥2,750
LP - Sentimental City Romance - Holiday ’76 Sophomore album from adept rock outfit outta Nagoya. Plenty of feel-good cuts with soul / funk / latin vibes on here! Not an easy one to come by. Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ / 2x insert (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.
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LP - Kiyoshi Hasegawa - Another Door
¥2,200
LP - Kiyoshi Hasegawa - Another Door ’78 Surprisingly under the radar album from blind singer-songwriter Kiyoshi Hasegawa. Massive heat from start to finish, highly recommended for rare groove / funk / AOR heads! Make sure to cop it before it gets ‘discovered’ by everyone. 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.
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LP - Kazuyo Nukata - Takehisa Yumeji: Mizuguruma
¥13,200
LP - Kazuyo Nukata - Takehisa Yumeji: Mizuguruma ’75 Extremely obscure Japanese soul / rare groove hidden gem! This is a concept album putting melodies to poems by Yumeji Takehisa, the late great poet / painter who were 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. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C3WI-gMP_G1/ Record: VG++ 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.
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LP - Kimihiko Sato - Comet
¥2,200
LP - Kimihiko Sato - Comet ’76 Seldom seen album by Kimihiko Sato, a Tokyo-born singer-songwriter with delicate & laid-back vocal. Backed up by Kiyoshi Sugimoto, Akira Okazawa, Jun Sato, etc., Kimihoko performs some exquisite cuts with soul, pop, & rock. 佐藤準が全アレンジを担当、杉本喜代志や岡沢章といった名手らも参加し、メロウでいて骨太な良質トラックを収録したSSW佐藤公彦の76年作。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C23Tehdv-0F/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG (top right split) / 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.
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7" - Anzen Band - Owarinaki Hibi
¥8,250
7" - Anzen Band - Owarinaki Hibi ’75 Highly skilled prog rock group Anzen Band’s rare 45 recorded for cop drama series Shinjuku Keisatsu. Check out dope jazz rock joint “Shinjuku Keisatsu No Theme” on B-side! Ending theme “Owarinaki Hibi” is amazing track as well. Both cuts are not on any of their LPs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2eCxl0vGC1/ Record: EX (promo) 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.
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LP - Keitaro Ikuta - 24+37
¥3,850
LP - Keitaro Ikuta - 24+37 ’73 Highly slept on & elusive album backed up by top jazz players such as Keitaro Miho, Kiyoshi Sugimoto, Takeru Muraoka, etc. Check out “Kettō”, killer brass funk rock! Mellow lounge tune “Hanazono Kara” is great too. ジャズ界の巨匠・三保敬太郎がプロデューサーとして参加した2nd。古くから和物DJの間では人気のブラスロックチューン「決闘」を収録。メロウな「花園から」も素晴らしいです。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2TPHSgSz66/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ (gatefold, counted as 2x LP) / 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.
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7" - Miyako Chaki - Azami No Gotoku Toge Areba
¥2,420
7" - Miyako Chaki - Azami No Gotoku Toge Areba ’77 Unbelievably underrated singer-songwriter Miyako Chaki's 45 recorded for some mystery TV drama series. Check out haunting acid folk soul “Azami No Gotoku Toge Areba”! B-side “Anata Wa Nani O” is pretty face-melting too. Backed up by the legendary prog rock band Yonin Bayashi. Not an easy 45 to find. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1yIcLIv_AS/ 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.
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LP - Buzz - Requiem The City
¥5,500
LP - Buzz - Requiem The City ’74 ORIGINAL PRESSING. Underrated folk duo Buzz delivers loads of AMAZING early city pop cuts with mellow / funky instruments! Definitely recommended for those who love Sugar Babe. First pressing never came with obi. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1VtbBoP5tw/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ / insert (foxing) / 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.
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LP - Kay Ishiguro - Shiosai
¥3,300
LP - Kay Ishiguro - Shiosai ’79 Third album from Kay Ishiguro, jazz / pop singer who has the enchanting voice. She delivers loads of super chill kayō soul joints with luscious instruments! Not an easy record to find. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1VtNq6v9HF/ 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.
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LP - Rui Tachihara - Utsukushiku Moete
¥2,750
LP - Rui Tachihara - Utsukushiku Moete ’79 Under the radar city pop album from nameless singer-songwriter Rui Tachihara. Include some melancholic kayō cuts with soul/latin/bossanova vibes! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Vs57hPyJv/ Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Vs57hPyJv/ 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.
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LP - Rui Tachihara - Hito Wa Ai O Tsukuri Ai Wa Hito O Tsukuru
¥3,080
LP - Rui Tachihara - Hito Wa Ai O Tsukuri Ai Wa Hito O Tsukuru ’76 Nameless folk singer Rui Tachihara's third. Definitely worth it just for the track “Aoi Light No Naka De” alone, stunning jazz rock heater with mesmerizing electric piano play! An absolute sleeper that wasn't even on Discogs until recently. 立原累『人は愛をつくり愛は人をつくる』LP。クニ河内をプロデューサーとして迎えた76年作。長谷川きよしのカヴァー「青いライトの中で」は、流麗なエレピと手数多めのドラミングが格好良いキラーヴァージョン! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xYgC0P8PC/ 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.
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LP - Masami Yoshida - My Tune My Turn
¥12,100
LP - Masami Yoshida - My Tune My Turn ’80 ORIGINAL PRESSING (L-12001E). Phenomenal city pop album by Masami Yoshida, one half of folk pop duo Grape. Yoshida delivers FULL of incredibly laidback cuts with soul/folk/latin vibes on this one! Got reissued in 2021, but nothing plays better than clean OG copy. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C0sMG9FyKdN/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG++ (sample sticker) / 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.
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7" - Shizue Abe - Itazuragaki
¥2,750
7" - Shizue Abe - Itazuragaki ’76 Kayō singer Shizue Abe’s highly slept-on 45 containing “Too Happy” on B-side, face-melting mellow folky soul slow burner! B面「Too Happy」は作曲:長谷川きよし(同年長谷川もセルフカヴァー)、編曲:乾裕樹によるメロウフォーキーソウル。 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.
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LP - Sentimental City Romance - City Magic
¥2,750
LP - Sentimental City Romance - City Magic ’77 ORIGINAL PRESSING (MKF 1026). Third LP from Sentimental City Romance, proficient rock band outta Nagoya. Loads of funky & breezy AOR cuts recommended for those who prefer Tatsuro Yamashita’s 70s works. This got reissued last year, but you know we mess around with OGs only! This copy is marked down due to some wear on cover. センチメンタル・シティ・ロマンス『シティ・マジック』LP。77年発表の3作目。山下達郎「Dancer」路線の鋭角なグルーヴの「ポテトチップスかじるすりる」が強力!メロウな「ステキッスキップ」、シュガーベイブを彷彿させるエヴァーグリーンな「僕だけのメロディー」など、期待を裏切らない素晴らしい内容です。 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.
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LP - Gen Takayama - Ai To Yume O Nakusazu
¥2,420
LP - Gen Takayama - Ai To Yume O Nakusazu ’77 Fairly ignored singer-songwriter Gen Takayama’s 3rd album. Check out “Fukai Midori No Naka O”, beautifully orchestrated folky soul! Some other remarkable cuts on this too. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CyD18mWvD5S/ Record: VG++ 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.
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7" - Koji Sakuma - Maboroshi No Blues
¥3,080
7" - Koji Sakuma - Maboroshi No Blues ’69 Mind-blowing psych latin kayō with insanely haunting vocals & fuzz guitar “Maboroshi No Blues”! Even though this track was far from a hit, it later got covered by several artists. <夜のワーグナー>の異名をとり、カルト的な人気を誇る作曲家・藤本卓也の代表作「まぼろしのブルース」。数種存在するカヴァーどれもヤバいですが、この佐久間浩二ver.が初出。サイケラテンロックなアレンジと、咽び泣くような狂った歌唱が脳裏にこびりつく、イルすぎる一曲。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv7XsOLvWel/ 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.
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7" - Lou - Harborlight Blue
¥3,080
7" - Lou - Harborlight Blue ’76 Short-lived nameless band Lou’s 45 produced by the city pop master Tetsuji Hayashi! They delivers soulful folk jewels on both sides, which are not on their only LP Lou. Hard to find this one! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvbVYFiv0o2/ Record: EX (promo) Cover: VG++ (sample stamp) ◆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.