Seiko Matsuda, who debuted as an idol in 1980 and remains a top artist, celebrates her 45th anniversary in 2025. The album “Seiko My Love,” set for release on May 14 as a vinyl edition, features a ...
Following the success of the Tokyo Glow and Funk Tide sets, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Tokyo-based DJ Notoya for a breezy selection of funk and boogie recorded in Japan for King Records ...
This is a guitar instrumental album released by Masayoshi Takanaka from Victor in 1978. It is one of the "PROFESSIONAL HIGH-TECHNIQUE SERIES" for instrument instruction following Tsugutoshi Goto's ...
Masayoshi Takanaka's 5th album, where he fully embraces a tropical fusion style.
Featuring famous tracks such as “BLUE LAGOON,” which was a massive hit at the time and used in a Pioneer commercial,...
This 1978 work reflects the influence of Latin music and a free-spirited approach, created across studios in L.A., Rio de Janeiro, and Izu. The album includes tracks recorded with local musicians i...
Takanaka Masayoshi's best selection from his works between 1976 and 1978. This double LP album features iconic tracks such as "SWEET AGNES," "Mambo No. 5," and "READY TO FLY."
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An original album released in 1988. The album has been re-evaluated due to the songs written by Tsunehiro Izumi, who is well known for writing songs for Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe and La Moo,...
“Tutu”, Koshi’s first album released in 1983 after moving to Alfa/YEN label, was produced by Haruomi Hosono. All tracks except one were written and composed by Koshi herself. “L’amour toujours” is ...
“Parallelisme”, Koshi's second album released in 1984 from Alfa/YEN label, was produced in collaboration with Haruomi Hosono again. They created the deeper and more aesthetic techno-pop sound. Alon...
Shigeru Suzuki's historic masterpiece BAND WAGON is set to be reissued with a newly remastered version, personally supervised by Suzuki himself. The 2025 edition will be available as a colored vin...
Mule Musiq announce their new label, Studio Mule. Midnight In Tokyo Vol. 1 is a compilation of Japanese disco, boogie, and soul music. The compilation starts off with the Afro disco classic "Mi Mi ...
A selection of Sakamoto's works from his time on Nippon Columbia's Better Days label, including his debut album "Thousand Knives" and his session group "KYLYN" with Watanabe Kazumi, is released on ...
The biggest event in the AOR scene in recent years! Singer-Songwriter Dane Donohue, who released his only album in 1978, has released a miraculous new album after 46 years! John Nixon from Page 99,...
It has been 50 years since its release last year. Hosono Haruomi's 1st album "HOSONO HOUSE" has been loved all over the world.The cover album "HOSONO HOUSE COVERS" featuring wonderful artists and b...
Great Tracks Reissue of Casiopea's self-titled LP from 1979 on orange vinyl. Jazz Fusion Classic that sounds amazing on this Bernie Grundman cut pressing!
A memorable first album released in 1979 ...
It has finally happened! A Cromulent Records exclusive pressing and what a pressing! WaJazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol.II would be a favorite new release regardless, even if this wasn't an exc...
New "regular edition" on 140 gram vinyl. We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) presents its first release, the official reissue of Ryo Fukui's highly sought-after masterpiece Scenery,...
We Release Jazz announce the official reissue of Hiroshi Suzuki's Cat, a glorious jazz-fusion-funk holy grail originally released in 1976. Cat was recorded in October 1975 at Nippon Columbia Studio...
You’d be forgiven for not knowing about these Studio Ghibli commissioned jazz reworkings of much-loved classic soundtracks with the three-piece All That Jazz being one of Japan’s best kept secrets ...
This 1978 work reflects the influence of Latin music and a free-spirited approach, created across studios in L.A., Rio de Janeiro, and Izu. The album includes tracks recorded with local musicians i...
Takanaka Masayoshi's best selection from his works between 1976 and 1978. This double LP album features iconic tracks such as "SWEET AGNES," "Mambo No. 5," and "READY TO FLY."
Original release date...
Following the sell-out success of our landmark compilation, J Jazz: deep modern jazz from Japan 1969-1984, BBE Records is thrilled to present another exploration into the very finest Japanese moder...
This is a guitar instrumental album released by Masayoshi Takanaka from Victor in 1978. It is one of the "PROFESSIONAL HIGH-TECHNIQUE SERIES" for instrument instruction following Tsugutoshi Goto's ...
This LP's reputation is excellent, so we're not going to spend too much time telling you how great it is. You're probably already aware and happy to get your hands on a copy of it. There is a goo...
Exciting news! Taeko Onuki's iconic debut album, "Grey Skies," is getting a repress!
Following the disbandment of Sugar Babes, Taeko Onuki embarked on a solo career, signing with Crown Records. Her...
2021 Pressing by HMV as part of their Project Re:Vinyl effort. This 1972 LP lies is hard to pin down genre wise, alongside other Jiro Inagaki works. It is a favorite of Cromulent Records for this...
Universounds, HMV Record Shop and 180g team up for an exceptional release in their highly acclaimed WaJazz series, to be out on Jiro Inagaki’s 90th birthday, October 3rd, 2023, celebrating the lif...
The second installment in the Wamano series that pulls together some really great stuff you likely never heard of before. Japan could and did get funky in the 70's. This is a great introduction t...
This is Taeko Onuki's second album, released in 1977.
The participating musicians were Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yu Imai, Kenji Omura, Tsunehide Matsuki, Tsugutoshi Goto, CRIS PARKER (Dr. of STUFF), Nobu S...
Active as a professional DJ in Japan since the late eighties, DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite is also a renowned remixer, compiler and producer. An avid record collector and an expert of the Wamono style, Y...
Masayoshi Takanaka's 5th album, where he fully embraces a tropical fusion style.
Featuring famous tracks such as “BLUE LAGOON,” which was a massive hit at the time and used in a Pioneer commercial,...
53 years after his debut!The remastered popular works of Masayoshi Takanaka, one of Japan's leading super-guitarists, are now available on limited edition colored vinyl!Alex Wharton of Abbey Road S...
Ryo Fukui is one of our favorite artists here at Cromulent and he is a favorite of our customers. Which is why we're happy to have this We Release Jazz pressing of My Favorite Tune. We Release J...
Hiroshi Sato's masterpiece "Awakening" has been reissued for the fourth time in a new "Pastel Blue Vinyl" edition.
The album was mastered by the world-renowned engineer Bernie Grundman, using high...
Double LP version. Edition of 1000. Another smoker from Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O., in typically fine form. Benzaiten is an In C-style homage to the classic Osamu Kitajima...
The WeWantSounds pressing of Akiko Yano's 1976 LP, Japanese Girl. It is crazy enough that Yano recorded this when she was 21, nevermind that she was backed up by Little Feat and Japanese musicians...
Akiko Yano delivers a piano and vocal covers LP that is every bit as classic as the original songs and her original songs. We can be as weary of covers LPs as everyone else, but we love this one a...
Arthur Russell's most extraordinary work, World of Echo is reissued in this remastered vinyl edition by Audika Records. 18 tracks are featured including drumless versions of his disco classics 'Let...
Transparent vinyl version. First-ever official reissue on vinyl since 1975. Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel. It features guitarist Manuel Götts...
After creating a storm in the 50s with over 30 chart-hitting singles, BB King didn’t slow for a moment as he marched into the next decade. The Great B.B. King, the blues legend’s fifth release for...
"If I could be in any other band, it would be BMX Bandits," Kurt Cobain allegedly said. The BMX Bandits have been around in varying formations since 1986 and come from great Scottish guitar pop lin...
