Tokyo Condition - Japanese Vinyl Shop
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7" - Junichi Inagaki - Southern Cross
¥2,750
7" - Junichi Inagaki - Southern Cross ’88 “Southern Cross” is superb downtempo modern soul boogie composed by the city pop master Tetsuji Hayashi! Tatsuro-type city pop jammer “Oh Darling” on B-side too. Not an easy 45 to come by nowadays. Record: EX Cover: EX / lyric sheet ◆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 any ordering.
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7" - Kazuki Kosakai & Megumi Sano - Konya Dake Shōnen Ni Kaeritai
¥1,980
7" - Kazuki Kosakai & Megumi Sano - Konya Dake Shōnen Ni Kaeritai ’88 Check out “Konya Dake Shōnen Ni Kaeritai”, smooth R&B stepper penned by the mighty Tetsuji Hayashi! Never been sold on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFv-JCpz4uD/ 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" - Ai Mizuki - Wasurete Kobe
¥3,850
7" - Ai Mizuki - Wasurete Kobe ’77 Obscure find! Unknown singer Ai Mizuki delivers strikingly dope kayō soul tune “Curved Mirror” on B-side. You won’t find this on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFOheXITMqN/ 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.
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7" - Meiko Kaji - Hagure Bushi
¥3,850
7" - Meiko Kaji - Hagure Bushi ’73 The legendary Yuji Ohno-penned 45 from cult film star Meiko Kaji. Check out stormy rare groove funk bliss “Hagure Bushi”! Jazzy blues ballad on B-side is great too. They are theme songs for action drama Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba, which Kaji starred in. 梶芽衣子『はぐれ節』7吋。作編曲:大野雄二による強力なジャズファンク歌謡!ブロマイドなし。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFOhWWmTaDY/ ◆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" - Kyoko Endo - Hitori Narcisse
¥3,300
7" - Kyoko Endo - Hitori Narcisse ’83 Includes 45-only track “Aikagi” on B-side, feel-good city pop dancer with carribean flavor! This 7" rarely pops up. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFOhAKyTDUf/ Record: VG++ (promo, very light wave that doesn’t affect play) 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" - Mari Natsuki - Futsū No Onna
¥3,300
7" - Mari Natsuki - Futsū No Onna ’82 Overlooked 45 from Mari Natsuki, veteran kayō singer who was popular in 70s. 45-only killer mid-tempo city pop bliss “Mirabeau Bashi De Dakishimete” on the flip! Mellow AOR “Futsū No Onna” on A-side too. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFOg7aKzYhA/ 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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7" - Miwa Watari - Souiuno Arikai
¥2,750
7" - Miwa Watari - Souiuno Arikai ’83 Nameless singer Miwa Watari’s seldom seen 45. “Souiuno Arikai” is killer disco funk enka joint! 渡美和『そういうのありかい』7吋。タイトなリズムセクションと、パンチの効いた歌詞が最高なやさぐれディスコファンク演歌。見かけない一枚です。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFOgzqfzHks/ 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 - Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited - Jam Trip / Sasuga No Sarutobi
¥9,900
LP - Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited - Jam Trip / Sasuga No Sarutobi ’83 Jam Trip was a Nippon Columbia series replaying popular anime soundtrack with jazzy & sophisticated arrangement. Legendary jazz group Takeshi Inomata & Sound Limited delivers plenty of tasteful covers of ninja comedy anime OST penned by Joe Hisaishi & Izumi Kobayashi on this one! Very hard to find this one. 『ジャムトリップ/さすがの猿飛』LP。猪俣猛とサウンドリミテッドのバッキングによる、人気OSTのジャズアレンジ企画盤。ジャムトリップシリーズの中でも特に見かけない一枚。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DFJaF6VTwo8/ 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 - Brown Rice - At The End Of The Tour
¥6,820
LP - Brown Rice - At The End Of The Tour ’75 ORIGINAL PRESSING (ETP-72073). Elusive album by Brown Rice, session group led by composer/arranger Yasunori Soryo - Tomoko Soryo is one of the vocalists too (her name is credited as Tomoko Yoshihara since this was recorded before their marriage). Check out heavyweight jazz-funk bomb “Chug-A-Lug”, and psych funk hitter “U.S.A. #1”. Some other remarkable cuts on this too. Never been sold on Discogs, very hard record to find too. この後作編曲家として活躍する惣領泰則を中心に結成されたセッション・グループ=ブラウン・ライスが渡米し録音した75年作アルバム『旅の終りに』。重量級ジャズファンク「チャガログ」が超絶キラー!その他も瑞々しいコーラスと骨太なバッキングが際立った良質なトラックが並びます。83年のリプレスもありますが、こちらは75年のオリジナルプレス。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3aHamT-Em/ Record: EX 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.
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LP - Mark - Rikumu | マーク - 六夢
¥6,820
LP - Mark - Rikumu | マーク - 六夢 ’76 Unbelievably slept-on gem right here, this is solo debut LP by Mark a.k.a. Mamoru Horiuchi, who was the frontman of popular folk trio Garo. Blending soul, jazz, psych & folk, Mark brings breathtakingly beautiful cuts that will definitely blow your mind! Very tough album to find. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3Z5lOTsUI/ 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 - Hatsumi Ohara - Yashōme…Onna Hitori
¥4,950
LP - Hatsumi Ohara - Yashōme…Onna Hitori ’76 Rare & overlooked album released on Bellwood Records, historically important folk/rock label best known for Haruomi Hosono’s first album. Contains some outstanding mellow city pop jewels with lush instruments! Never been sold on Discogs, quite tough record to come by too. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3Zp1oTOCx/ Record: EX Cover: VG+ (worn edges, bottom seam split) / 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.
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LP - Akira Fuse - Furui Uwagi O Nuide
¥2,750
LP - Akira Fuse - Furui Uwagi O Nuide ’74 Overlooked rare groove heat! Gaining support from Jun Fukamachi, Takeshi Inomata, Norio Maeda & others, singer Akira Fuse delivers loads of incredible soul / funk / jazz-rock cuts on this one. 布施明74年作。ミュージカル仕立てとなっているA面では前田憲男が全作編曲、猪俣猛や荒川康男がバックを担当、ジャズロックなサウンドの上で布施がストーリーテリング~シャウトを繰り広げる。B面は布施本人の作詞作曲の下、深町純が全アレンジを担当、ポンタ村上や松木恒秀らがバックを担当、クロスオーヴァー ソウルな「窓を開ければ」「とおる君」といった良質な楽曲を披露。"アーティスト布施明"としての本領が発揮された全く侮れない一枚。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3ZeNjTO0y/ 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 - Shizue Abe - Target
¥2,750
LP - Shizue Abe - Target ’76 Backed up by top session players such as Haneda Kentaro, Kiyoshi Sugimoto & Takeru Muraoka, kayō singer Shizuyo Abe brings some stunning soul / folk cuts on this one! Not an easy record to find either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3ZJ4HTfwy/ 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 - Toru Yazawa - Variety Tour
¥2,420
LP - Toru Yazawa - Variety Tour ’78 Sole album by Toru Yazawa, drummer of popular folk band Alice. Plenty of brilliant joints mixed with AOR / funk / bossanova on this one! Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DE3ZC3lToAm/ 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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7" - Bank - Time / Himitsu
¥1,980
7" - Bank - Time / Himitsu ’17 Mysterious band Bank's sole 45. Both sides contain quality synth disco cuts! Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DEyLf7eToSz/ 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.
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7" - Yoko Maeno - You Are Love
¥4,840
7" - Yoko Maeno - You Are Love ’80 Veteran soul singer Yoko Maeno delivers sublime modern soul stunner “Take A Chance” on B-side! No sales history on Discogs, quite tough 45 to come by. Listen https://www.instagram.com/tokyocondition/p/DEn4Q53Spol/ Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DEn4Q53Spol/ 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 you place any orders.
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7" - Yoko Katori - Koi No Bye Bye Boogie
¥2,750
7" - Yoko Katori - Koi No Bye Bye Boogie ’81 45-only joint “Hockney No Pool” on B-side is killer midtempo disco funk cannon! Not an easy 7" to come by. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DEn3qgNyWDy/ 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" - Tatsuya Ogino & The Bunnys - Rhythm Of The Rain
¥4,400
7" - Tatsuya Ogino & The Bunnys - Rhythm Of The Rain ’71 This is KILLER Japanese-language cover of “Rhythm Of The Rain”, huge 60s hit that most of our granddads can probably sing. Gotta give them props for making the calm song into such a floor-moving banger! Very hard 45 to come by too. ザ・カスケーズによる大ヒット曲「悲しき雨音」の、荻野達也とバニーズによる日本語詞カヴァー。豪快なアレンジとパヤパヤコーラスで彩られたファンキー・ブラス・ロックへと変貌した、激推薦ヴァージョン! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DETUwyIzYgh/ Record: VG+ Cover: VG+ (creases) ◆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" - Cat’s Eye - Dōkasen
¥3,080
7" - Cat’s Eye - Dōkasen ’78 Cat’s Eye was basically one of those short-lived female duos who chased after the huge success of Pink Lady. Don’t underestimate this 7" though. “Daijishin” on B-side is heavy disco funk stunner with killer horn stabs! Not an easy 45 to come by either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DETUmX_T5rz/ 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.
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7" - Lauren Nakano - Kodoku (Birimbao)
¥3,080
7" - Lauren Nakano - Kodoku (Birimbao) ’77 Elusive 45 from Japanese-Hawaiian singer with bewitching vocal. “Kodoku” is gorgeous orchestrated kayō disco soul cannon which is apparently a cover of Italian easy listening song “Birimbao” by Enrico Intra. No sales history on Discogs, the one we really don’t see around. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DETUhCxTujV/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (foxing) ◆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" - Tomoko Ogawa - Gobangai No Mise
¥2,200
7" - Tomoko Ogawa - Gobangai No Mise ’73 Slept on 45 from Tomoko Ogawa, singer with a long career since 60s. Another B-side winner “Ai To Jiyū O Motomete” on this one, brilliant Philly soul-type kayō joint with lavish orchestral arrangement! Never been sold on Discogs either. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DETUHM8zYWq/ 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 - Masami Yoshida - My Tune My Turn
¥11,000
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. Plenty of face-melting 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/DEI-DtrTQN4/ 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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LP - Jin Kirigaya - Jin
¥4,950
LP - Jin Kirigaya - Jin ’83 Third album from underrated singer-songwriter Jin Kirigaya. This is FULL of mature & mellow AOR slow grooves backed up by heavy hitters like Masataka Matsutoya, Tatsuo Hayashi & Masaki Matsubara. All his LPs became extremely scarce in recent years, and this one is no exception. This copy has some foxing on sleeve, along with a damaged insert. Marked down accordingly. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DEI9YoSzBK-/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (stains) / insert (G+) ◆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" - Hideki Saijo - Rain Of Dream
¥2,750
7" - Hideki Saijo - Rain Of Dream ’86 Even though Hideki looks like a straight up hard rock singer on the cover, city pop heads might not wanna miss this one out. “Room Number 3021” on B-side is butter-smooth 2 step soul joint! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/DD5iX4_zHeh/ 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.