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 - 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.

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.

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 - Rui Tachihara - Joukei ’74 Obscure folk album with breathtaking orchestral arrangements! The mighty Haruomi Hosono is credited as bass player too. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DAuIcPyT08U/ 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 - Sentimental City Romance - We Like Music ’79 Nagoya-based veteran rock band Sentimental City Romance performs choke-full of breezy & soulful AOR joints! Not an easy one to come by. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/C_MY_bPyPC-/ Record: EX 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.

7" - The Peanuts - Kininaru Uwasa ’74 Elusive & overlooked 45 from The Peanuts, established twin unit who debuted in 1959. “Hitorigurashi” on B-side is stunning mellow kayō floater arranged by the cult producer Katz Hoshi! Uptempo kayō soul “Kininaru Uwasa” on A-side. You won’t find this on Discogs. ザ・ピーナッツ後期作品の中でもあまり見かけない74年「気になる噂」7吋。グルーヴ歌謡なA面も良いですが、エレピが印象的なメロウソウル「ひとり暮し」(B面)が出色の出来です。両面とも星勝アレンジ。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/C_ElXoxSLsu/ 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" - Mayumi Itsuwa - Fuyuzareta Machi ’74 Sedom seen 45 from prolific singer-songwriter Mayumi Itsuwa. B-side “Harukaze” is superb funk groover that isn’t on any of her LPs! A-side track is amazing slow burner joint too. B面「春風」はLP未収のファンキーロック。A面の「冬ざれた街」も研ぎ澄まされたスロウバーナー。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/C-L-LxhS3aq/ 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.

LP - Takeshi Terauchi - The Brilliant Dimension Of Terry ’73 The guitar gawd Takeshi Terauchi brings some crazy cover versions such as “Shaft”, “La Reine de Saba”, and “Superstition” with super crisp open break! Not an easy one to come by either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/C9GZL5xyv-t/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG++ / obi / gatefold (counted as 2x LPs) ◆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 you place any orders.

LP - Lily - Love Letter ’75 ORIGINAL PRESSING. Criminally underrated singer-songwriter Lily’s 4th album. Lots of majestic cuts with soul/funk/rock vibes on this one! Becoming tough to come by these days. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/C9GZCktyiGb/ Record: EX Cover: VG++ (shrink, sticker) / cap-obi / insert / poster ◆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 - Goro Noguchi - Goro In Rock ’73 Big time kayō star Goro’s one of earliest albums. He delivers some funky kayō cuts along with Japanese language cover version of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”! Not an easy record to source either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C728eG7viRg/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (gatefold, counted as 2xLP, bottom seam split) / 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 - Makoto Saitoh - Change It ’87 Way underrated guitarist/singer Makoto Saitoh’s 4th album released on the legendary Alfa label. Makoto delivers plenty of breezy AOR cuts recommended for those who dig Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, etc. Tough find! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7u3YjXS6qo/ Record: EX 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" - Simons - Mizu No Kage / Cloudy, Cloudy ’78 Folk pop duo Simons delivers 45-only track “Cloudy, Cloudy” on B-side, breezy city pop floater composed & arranged by proficient bassist Tsugutoshi Goto! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7ppOOPyxzg/ 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" - Akiko Kosaka - Ima Dakara / Twilight Kobe ’77 Heavily slept-on 45 from prolific singer-songwriter Akiko Kosaka. Check out 45-only mellow soul jammer “Twilight Kobe” on B-side! No sales history on Discogs, hard to find this one. 小坂明子『今だから』7吋。LP未収録のB面「トワイライト神戸」は彼女のホームタウンでもある神戸の地名や名所が随所で盛り込まれたご当地ライトメロウ良曲。見かけない一枚です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7po5DHS7iB/ 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" - Higurashi - Aki No Tobira ’78 “Aki No Tobira” is majestic soulful folk bliss with breathtaking vocals & sweeping orchestral arrangement! No sales history on Discogs, tough 45 to find. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7po0q-SwpU/ Record: VG++ 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.

LP - Anli Sugano - Anli: Ichi ’78 First solo album by legit jazz vocalist Anli Sugano is packed full of astounding funk / soul cuts with immaculate backings! The artwork is pretty on point too. Quite tough record to find. アンリ菅野『Anli:いち』LP。ロックバンド＜アンリ＆モーゼス＞のメインヴォーカルを務めていたアンリ菅野のソロデビューアルバム。ジャズ～ファンク～ソウルのキラートラック満載の人気作！シンプルでいてインパクトのあるアートワークはPUSHIMもカヴァーアルバム『THE ノスタルジック』でサンプリングしていました。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Nw6bFvI_w/ Record: EX 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 - Yoshiki Tachikawa - Taidou ’78 Obscure find! Backed up by robust players such as Takeru Muraoka & Kenji Ohmura, nameless singer-songwriter Yoshiki Tachikawa delivers lots of tasteful soul / acid-folk joints on this one! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C7NwbpovbGl/ 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.

7" - Emu - Ame Ni Kieta Omoi ’78 Supported by the elite rock band Godiego, singer-songwriter Emu delivers heavyweight funk / soul banger “04:38 Hatsu” on B-side! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6xbLFrPSxI/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG+ (WOC) ◆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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.