City Pop / AOR

Tatsuro Yamashita - Melodies (Vinyl) Tatsuro Yamashita’s Melodies is one of the most beloved albums in the city pop canon, originally released in 1983. Following the massive success of For You, this album marked a more introspective and refined direction in Yamashita’s songwriting, while...

Best Music - Music For Supermarket (Vinyl) Music For Supermarket by Best Music is a uniquely charming and offbeat Japanese concept album, originally released in 1981. Designed as background music for retail environments, the album captures a very specific slice of early ’80s Japanese...

Hiroshi Sato - Future File (Vinyl) Hiroshi Sato’s Future File is one of the standout albums from the later wave of Japanese city pop, originally released in 1987. Often regarded as one of the most beloved records in his catalog, this seventh original album...

Halcali - Bacon [Limited Edition] (Vinyl) Halcali’s Bacon finally arrives on vinyl, bringing the duo’s playful, genre-bending debut album back in a format that collectors of Japanese pop and hip-hop will want on the shelf. Originally released in 2003, Bacon introduced listeners to HALCALI’s...

Groovy Ryusenkei – Time Machine Love 2003-25 (Vinyl LP) Celebrate the vibrant, groove-driven side of modern city pop with Groovy Ryusenkei – Time Machine Love 2003-25. This carefully curated compilation highlights the upbeat, dance-influenced tracks from the catalog of Japanese city pop group Ryusenkei,...

Yuki Okazaki – Do You Remember Me (Vinyl LP) Rediscover a cult favorite of early 1980s Japanese pop with Do You Remember Me, the debut album from singer Yuki Okazaki. Originally released in 1980, the record has become a beloved title among collectors of...

Mellow Ryusenkei – Time Machine Love 2003-25 (2×LP Vinyl) Step into the smooth, nostalgic world of modern city pop with Mellow Ryusenkei – Time Machine Love 2003-25, a beautifully curated compilation celebrating more than two decades of music from Japanese city pop group Ryusenkei....

Atsuko Niina – Play Room (Vinyl LP) Rediscover a hidden gem of early 1980s Japanese pop with Play Room, the debut album from singer Atsuko Niina. Originally released in 1983, the record blends city pop sophistication with jazz, bossa nova, and classic pop influences,...

Hiroshi Yasukawa – Fission (Vinyl LP) Experience a rare city pop classic with Fission, the solo album by acclaimed guitarist Hiroshi Yasukawa (credited simply as “HIROSHI” on the original release). Originally issued exclusively in Australia, this long-lost gem has been reissued on high-quality vinyl,...

Tatsuro Yamashita – Greatest Hits! Of (Vinyl LP) Discover the definitive collection from Japanese city pop pioneer Tatsuro Yamashita with Greatest Hits! Of, a celebrated compilation originally released in 1982 and now available as a premium vinyl LP. Spanning his influential AIR/RVC era, this...

Junk Fujiyama – Horizon (Vinyl LP) Experience the vibrant world of contemporary city pop with Junk Fujiyama’s “Horizon,” a must-own vinyl LP blending classic 80s-style grooves with modern emotional pop sophistication. Pressed on high-quality vinyl and imported from Japan, this edition captures the rich...

OverviewMasayoshi Takanaka’s JOLLY JIVE is his 5th album and one of his definitive tropical fusion statements, blending sunlit guitar leads with sleek late-’70s studio polish. Highlights include the era-defining “BLUE LAGOON,” “RADIO RIO” featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto, the vocal-forward “Parallel Turn,” and the emotive closer...

Originally released during Japan’s golden age of fusion, High-Flying showcases Hiromasa Suzuki at his most expressive—balancing electric jazz, soulful grooves, and atmospheric arrangements. Known for his work in the fusion, spiritual jazz, and library music realms, Suzuki delivers a smooth yet adventurous session highlighted by...

Originally released in 1982, For You is Tatsuro Yamashita’s defining statement, an immaculate blend of West Coast AOR, breezy pop, and polished studio finesse. Beloved worldwide for its timeless songwriting and pristine production, the album includes staples such as “Sparkle,” “Love Talkin’,” “Hey Reporter!,” and...

A vibrant reissue of Kana by Kanako Wada—a stunning blend of melodic pop and smooth Japanese AOR production from the golden era of city pop. This 180 g orange vinyl edition delivers crisp, analog warmth and a rich tonal range, highlighting Wada’s expressive vocals and...

Following Lo-Fi City Pop, production collective Grey October Sound return with a second set of lovingly reimagined city-pop classics and fan favorites. Blending mellow lo-fi hip-hop textures with the sheen of Japan’s golden-era pop, Lo-Fi City Pop 2 spotlights iconic melodies through warm drums, hazy...

Momoko Kikuchi’s Ocean Side (1984) is a luminous gem of Japanese City Pop — breezy funk, gentle synths, and beachside rhythms that shimmer with optimism. Composed and arranged by J-Pop legend Tetsuji Hayashi, the album perfectly captures the warmth and effortless cool of Japan’s...

City Pop – Safari (Transparent Vinyl w/ Obi) – 1984 Album Reissue A sun-drenched blend of jazz-fusion, AOR, and mellow funk from keyboardist Toshiyuki Daitoku and bassist Gregg Lee, Safari cruises through poolside grooves, breezy rhythms, and immaculate arrangements. Newly remastered from the original...

ON Guitar Masayoshi Takanaka's ON Guitar is a guitar instrumental album originally released by Victor in 1978. Part of the "PROFESSIONAL HIGH-TECHNIQUE SERIES" (following Tsugutoshi Goto's On Bass and Hiro Tsunoda's On Drums), this recording highlights Takanaka's fluent technique and melodic sensibility across a...

Originally released in 1992, Shyness captures the ethereal, atmospheric sound of Poison Girl Friend, blending dream pop, ambient electronica, and avant-pop sensibilities. Featuring delicate vocals, intricate synth arrangements, and lush production, this cult favorite from Japan’s early ’90s underground scene is finally available again on...

Originally released in Japan in 1992, Love Me by Poison Girl Friend captures the shimmering intersection of ethereal vocals, ambient electronica and avant-pop experimentation. This black-vinyl reissue has been remastered from the original tapes, pressed with high-quality audio fidelity, and includes original-style packaging with...

Anri’s Fun Time (1988) marks the dazzling late-era peak of her City Pop sound — blending slick AOR production, synth-driven grooves, and her unmistakable airy vocal style. Produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu, the album includes fan favorites “Groove A•Go•Go,” “Good Night,” and “Morning Highway.” This...

Miki Matsubara - Paradise Beach on Clear Purple Vinyl Paradise Beach collects ten essential recordings from Japanese city pop singer Miki Matsubara, including her internationally celebrated debut single, “Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me.” Originally released in 1983 as Matsubara’s first best-of album,...

ANRI – TIMELY!! (Clear Blue Vinyl) A cornerstone of 1980s city pop, ANRI’s TIMELY!! pairs shimmering synths and seaside grooves with the sleek production of Toshiki Kadomatsu. Originally released on For Life Records in 1983, the album features the hit “Cat’s Eye (New Take)”...

Macross 82-99 - 10 Million Miles Away Picture Disc Vinyl 10 Million Miles Away marks the 10th anniversary of Macross 82-99’s iconic future-funk journey with a stunning picture disc vinyl pressing, now ready to ship! This collectible edition features 14 vibrant tracks: 7 fresh...