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.

LP - Yumiko Oshima - Wata No Kunihoshi ’80 Surprisingly under-the-radar city pop album released under the name of manga artist Yumiko Oshima, who wrote all the lyrics here. Entirely backed up by the mighty Moonriders, the LP showcases a superb & unique selection of AOR / new wave / reggae cuts! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s56lZSwt1/ 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 - Various - Slap Stick Milky Sensei ’84 An absolute sleeper album of soundtrack for comedy manga Slap Stick Milky Sensei. Check out killer boogie cuts “We Love Milky” & “Brand New Teacher”! Not easy to come by. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2s5N3iS7rY/ 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" - 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.

7" - Mari Natsuki - Uragiri / Mari’s Theme ’76 Incredible kayō soul two-sider here! Mesmerizing slow burner “Uragiri”, and gorgeous string-tinged disco soul “Mari’s Theme” on B-side. Never sold on Discogs, tough 45 to find. ネタ感もあるドープなソウル歌謡「裏切り」、バリー・ホワイト的な流麗なストリングス使いのメロウ・ディスコ・ソウル「マリのテーマ〜歌は恋人」、両面とも大変素晴らしい夏木マリの76年シングル。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2eCWWHvoxa/ 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" - Mumon Fukami - Shortstop Angel ’79 Seldom seen 45 containing a Japanese parody of Alan O’Day’s “Undercover Angel”. Obscure singer Mumon Fukami sings about Yoshihiko Takahashi, popular baseball player from Hiroshima Toyo Carp. 79年日本一に沸いた広島東洋カープの人気に便乗して録音されたと思われる珍盤！Alan O’Dayの代表曲「Undercover Angel」に高橋慶彦を応援する日本語詞を付けた「ショート・ストップ・エンジェル」を収録。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2eB4eav_0p/ 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" - Hideto Noguchi - Hoka Ni Nani Ga Aru ’72 Check out “Hoka Ni Nani Ga Aru”, sublime kayō soul slow burner with heavy drums! Bossa-tinged soft rock joint “Kimi Ga Kuru Hi” on B-side is excellent too. Not on Discogs, the one we really don't see around. 沢田研二のDJ人気曲「あのままだよ」にも似た雰囲気の、ロウなブレイクビーツのソウル歌謡「他に何がある」が圧巻。壮大な展開も秀逸です。B面「君が来る日」も横内章次のゴージャスなアレンジが素晴らしいソフトロック歌謡。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2eBxHkvrFl/ 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 - 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.

7" - Tomoko Kawada - Akane Gumo ’77 An unbelievably dope slice of midtempo kayō soul with suspenseful brass & strings! Theme song for a historical action drama series. Very hard to find! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2GTwXBykeX/ 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" - Yuki Okazaki - Love Story ’81 Veteran kayō singer Yuki Okazaki’s seldom seen 45 containing single-exclusive track “Love Story”, sublime modern soul stepper! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2GTipsyFG5/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG+ (tape) ◆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" - Michiko Shiba - Shiawase Sagashi ’78 Mysterious singer Michiko Shiba brings dope disco funk kayō “Kisetsu Hazure” on the flip! Not on Discogs. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C2GTFhhSli8/ Record: VG++ (promo) Cover: VG+ (tape) ◆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 McLean Twins - Summer Breeze ’79 Highly slept on! Japan-only 45 by The McLean Twins, twin girl models from UK. They unexpectedly delivers killer disco funk joints on both sides! Akira Inoue & other top Japanese musicians behind this one. The one that rarely pops up. 井上鑑アレンジによる切れ味のあるトラックと、英国出身の双子モデルのロリヴォイスのギャップが凄まじい、日本企画の珍ダブルサイダー。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1-lAqoyXHq/ 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" - Rick Mathews - I Want To Make You Happy ’81 Elusive 45 taken from his Japan-only album California Cologne. Check out “I Want To Make You Happy”, uplifting AOR disco tune! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1-k0GmyBbL/ 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 - 21st Century Band - Pops In Synthesizer ’79 Highly slept-on & elusive instrumental cover album entirely arranged by underrated keyboardist Yasunori Tsuchida. Loads of crazy cover versions of Japanese hit songs by Godiego, Junko Yagami, etc. with HEAVY synth actions! Plus there's one track called “Prologue”, and it's an absolute KILLER jazz-funk joint composed by Tsuchida himself. 東宝レコードのハウスバンドとして活躍したヒップキャンプス・バンドを率いた鍵盤奏者＝土田治一こと槌田靖識が全アレンジを担当したシンセ・インスト・カヴァー集。「モンキー・マジック」や「みずいろの雨」なども非常に格好良いですが、白眉は槌田本人のペンによる「プロローグ」はファンキーでいて憂いを帯びたサウンドが渋いジャズファンク！MURO氏の「DIGGIN' VICTOR」でもセレクトされていた一曲。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C15choLSBRG/ Record: EX Cover: VG++ / obi / insert (stains) ◆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 - Irakere - Cuba Libre ’80 Japan-only album by Irakere, one of Cuba's most dominant bands. Entirely produced by Japanese jazz fusion pioneer Chikara Ueda! Check out floor killer afro-cuban jazz funk dancer “Encuentro” & more! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C15bG3Ty7p-/ Record: VG++ Cover: VG+ (sticker removal residue) / 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" - Midori Maehama - Saishū Densha ’7? Obscure! Nameless singer Midori Maehama performs “Sasowarete” on B-side, mellow kayō soul stunner with gorgeous orchestral arrangement. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1yItkAvI4A/ 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" - 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.

7" - Mie Nakao - Samishisouna Anata ’68 Veteran singer Mie Nakao delivers rhythm-and-blues kayō heater “Samishisouna Anata”! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1yIU1cvYTU/ 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 - Keiko Goto - Natural Woman ’81 Phenomenal city pop LP by Keiko Goto, obscure chanson singer who released 2 albums and disappeared. AMAZING cuts mixed with soul, funk, jazz & samba. Superb listen from start to finish! Very hard to find this one. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1skDHlSVnH/ 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 - Hiroyuki Namba - Party Tonight ’81 ORIGINAL PRESSING (RAL-8503). Sophomore album by Hiroyuki Namba, proficient keyboardist who plays on the majority of Tatsuro's discography. Includes “City Of Silver Gray”, incredible boogie funk slap heater! Mellow modern soul floater “Party Tonight” is an excellent track too. OG 1981 pressing never came with obi. Tough find! Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1sj4QZyXf-/ Record: EX Cover: VG++ / insert / 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.

LP - Hiro Tsunoda & Jap's Gap's - Ride ’83 5-track mini album from one of the first Japanese groups who were intentionally creating funk music. Definitely worth it just for the track “Dancin’” alone, vocoder-tinged boogie funk banger! Don’t miss out “Dance To The Music” too, party-moving disco funk joint. Plays nice and phat in 45 rpm too. つのだ⭐︎ひろ & Jap's Gap's名義としては最後の作品となった4曲入りミニアルバム。スペクトラムの奥慶一が編曲とキーボードで参加。ヴォコーダー使いの重量級ブギー・ファンク「Dancin'」、派手なホーン・セクションのディスコ・ファンク「Dance To The Music」などを収録。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1sjlv4yPSK/ Record: EX Cover: VG+ / never came with obi or 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 - Tazumi Toyoshima - Lonely One ’81 We wonder why Tazumi has been staying under-the-radar despite all her albums being straight fire. This LP is no exception too, FULL of jazzy & funky cuts backed up by top studio musicians! Sounds way better than most of the expensive city pop albums. Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1sjbwWyoGT/ 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.

LP - Okinoya OrGy House - 1st | 沖乃家Orgy House - 2枚目だって夢じゃない ’81 Privately pressed LP by Okinoya OrGy House, an obscure band based in Nagoya. Their band name didn't exactly age very well, but this record is a Japanese soul hidden masterpiece. They brings FULL of incredible cuts mixed with soul, funk, jazz & latin! Disc is very clean and sleeve is in great shape too. 名古屋を拠点に現在も活動している沖乃家OrGy Houseによる自主制作盤にして、彼ら唯一の作品。アマチュア離れした高い演奏力で、全編に渡り高水準なソウル～ファンクを聴かせます。 Listen https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Vu48BPpi0/ Record: EX Cover: VG++ / insert / 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.

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.