7" - Q.A.S.B. - Baby Soul ’22 Tokyo based funk band Q.A.S.B. delivers blissful mellow soul “Baby Soul”! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CyhJcnTPQpx/ 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.

7" - Shizue Abe - Hey! Senorita ’79 Seldom seen 45 from veteran pop singer Shizue Abe. Uptempo latin-ish disco kayō on A-side but the B-side wins on this one - gorgeous mellow soul “London Eno Omoi”! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPNm-Qv7VU/ 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.

LP - Ryoichi Yamaguchi - About ’83 Highly slept-on! Musical sketch comedy album containing one main killer cut “Iyana On’na”, jaw-dropping boogie funk slapper with naaaasty synths! The one we really don't see around. タレント山口良一の唯一作「About」LP。ジャパニーズ・ブギーのガイド本にも掲載の超弩級ブギー・ファンク・トラック「イヤな女」を収録！アレンジは石田長生、バックはThe Voice & Rhythm。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJ9huPyL_s/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG++ (promo sticker) / 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 - Chica Ueda - Classiest ’84 Solo debut album from singer-songwriter Chica Ueda. Loaded with gorgeous city pop cuts like “Jugatsu No Weather Forecast”, “Madogiwa No High-heel”. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJ9Ij-yS1t/ 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 - 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.

7" - Hiroshi Saeki - Ai O Somete, Lisa ’85 Under the radar 45 from Hiroshi Saeki a.k.a. Hiroshi Koide, one half of folk duo Buzz. Check out B-side track “Night Cruise”, sophisticated yacht boogie joint! You won’t find this on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CxZCBb1ymdt/ 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.

LP - Yayoi Hirabe - Flash Point ’82 Obscure album from mostly unknown keyboard player Yayoi Hirabe. Packed with quality jazz-fusion cuts that are mellow, funky, & suspenseful! Definitely recommended for our sample hunters too. ヤマハ出身のエレクトーン奏者=平部やよい の82年作。トロピカル・メロウ・ステッパー「Isle Of Coral Reef」や、アルケミストがネタにしそうな「竹林」など、強力な内容。見かけない一枚です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CxT5I_eSd-S/ 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.

LP - Reiko Kashiwagi - Pulse In R ’80 Under the radar fusion album from practically unknown keyboardist Reiko Kashiwagi. Includes some dope, mellow, & soothing cuts that you can totally vibe to. Not an easy one to come by. 岡沢章、直居隆雄、田中清司など国内最高峰のリズム隊がサポートしたエレクトーン奏者・柏木玲子の80年作。再生に影響ない軽度の反り有り。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CxT45H9yaMI/ Record: VG+ (mild warp that doesn’t affect play) 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" - Hitomi Ishikawa - Olive No Shiori ’80 Overlooked 45 from idol singer Hitomi Ishikawa. Vibrant disco funk kayō heater “Olive No Shiori”! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwv1Qbgyqgz/ 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" - B.D. Badge - Animal Statement ’78 Elusive 45 two-sider from practically unknown band B.D. Badge. Crazy disco funk heater “Animal Statement”! Tower Of Power type uptempo jazz-funk joint “Junbi Wa Iika” on the flip too. 西城秀樹のクセを強くしたようなヴォーカルが印象的なマイナーバンド<B.D.バッヂ>の恐らく唯一のシングル。タワーオブパワー的な高速ジャズファンク「準備はいいか」、ディスコファンク「アニマル白書」、両サイドとも演奏力の高さが伺える一枚。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CwoixJovpCc/ 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" - Hiromi Iwasaki - Suteki Na Kimochi ’83 Way underrated cut from the certified city pop diva Hiromi Iwasaki - check out breezy mellow soul “Suteki Na Kimochi”! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CwWFYNEye4i/ 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.

LP - J.E.F. - Japanese Electric Foundation ’86 This is one-off project led by Hideyuki Nozawa, the percussionist of Southern All Stars. Check out incredible balearic synthwave joint “Hear”! Also contains some other remarkable cuts including solid covers of Todd Rundgren, The Miracles, etc. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CwOd9HCvltf/ 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" - Mari & Bux Bunny - Hayaku Me O Samase ’76 Extremely rare 45 from the monster band formed by Mari Kaneko, Hiroyuki Namba, Yoshihiro Naruse & others. Funky cut on A-side ain't bad, but our favorite is definitely “Owarinaki Hajimari” on B-side, blissful mellow soul jewel! 金子マリ&バックスバニー『早く目を覚ませ』7吋。B面「終わりなき始まり」が歌詞も素晴らしい至極のメロウグルーヴ！全く見かけない一枚です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CwJOAKKy9aQ/ Record: EX (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" - 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.

7" - Mighty Opera - Dance Revolution ’86 Only single from short-lived group formed by Yukinojo Mori, Haruo Kubota, etc. Both sides contains funky new wave cuts! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv6MKqnv-FX/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (tapes) ◆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" - Rajie - Ruriiro No Koibitotachi ’84 Certified city pop diva Rajie's 45 including “Inshōha” on B-side, mesmerizing AOR jammer arranged by Makoto Matsushita from AB's. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0uKUqvfKt/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG+ (hole punch, tapes) ◆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" - Kazumi Watanabe - Olive’s Step ’77 Taken from his LP with the same title, this 45 single contains stunning jazz-funk cuts on both sides! Backed up by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hiro Tsunoda & others. Tough to find on 45! 坂本龍一、つのだひろなどが参加した同名のアルバムからの強力なシングルカット！頻繁に出くわす同ジャケのLPに比べ、こちらは非常に出現頻度の低い7インチです。初期Better Daysロゴのキュートな7インチラベルもコレクター心をくすぐります。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvqbPF7P9jo/ 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" - Joe - Dragon Suplex ’78 Theme song for famous pro wrestler Tatsumi Fujinami on A-side is solid disco funk tune, but our pick is definitely the B-side here, killer afro jazz funk heater “I Never Give Up”! GSバンド出身のギタリスト加藤ヒロシ率いるセッションバンドJoeによる藤波辰巳のテーマソング7吋。B面「I Never Give Up」がフロアフィラーなアフロジャズファンク強力トラック！ Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvqayfiPoVq/ 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" - 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.

7" - The Wild Ones - Bye Bye My Summer’s Gone ’79 Lesser known rock group The Wild Ones’ seldom seen 45 containing breezy midtempo city pop “Rainy Day” on B-side! Melancholic bossa pop on A-side is reall Good too. GSバンド、ザ・ワイルドワンズ再結成後にリリースされた「美しすぎた夏」7吋。B面「Rainy Day」が極上メロウシティポップ。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvbVFOLvAeZ/ 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.

7" - Carnival - Sayonara Rocky ’78 Seldom seen 45 from virtually unknown trio led by singer-songwriter Eiji Nishiki. Includes funky rock kayō “Sayonara Rocky”! You won’t find this on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvbUiCfv33j/ 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" - Kohei Oikawa - Ame Ga Furisoudanaa ’73 Fairly ignored singer-songwriter Kohei Oikawa delivers hard-hitting funky rock joint with the legendary keyboardist Hiro Yanagida on arrangement! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvbUdiqPOme/ 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" - Kohjiroh Shimizu - Boku Wa Kimi O Nakushiteru ’86 Surprisingly under-the-radar 45 containing “Celebration” on B-side, midtempo boogie funk composed & arranged by the one and only Toshiki Kadomatsu! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvV0bZnvRqs/ 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 - Masahiro Kuwana - Masahiro II ’78 Second album from Masahiro Kuwana, an older brother of Haruko Kuwana. Loads of quality soul / funk / disco joints backed up by top studio musicians. Nice drum break on it too. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/CvOGHaHvblC/ 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.