Finally available in vinyl format! This record includes “CAT’S EYE” and “Kanashimi ga Tomaranai (Sadness Can’t Stop)”, both of which were produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu.
Pressed on clear blue vin...
“Heaven Beach” is now finally available in vinyl format! This new release includes “Last Summer Whisper,” a popular song that became an international hit during the city pop boom.
Pressed on cle...
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...
Originally released in 1982, this LP is a classic and must-have for City Pop fans. Mamiya's vocals sit atop a blend of horns/bass/keyboards, delivering a laid back funkiness that exemplifies the C...
We are excited to present the official reissue of Hitomi “Penny” Tohyama’s legendary records “Sexy Robot”, which received an incredible amount of accolades in ‘80s Japan! Tohyama’s 5th release “SEX...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Released in 1971, this is the first album produced by a Japanese artist with the overseas market in mind. It was released simultaneously in the United States, Canada, and Japan, and in particular...
In the years following World War Two, Japan developed one of the most insatiable, dynamic and diverse markets for jazz. For a crucial period of little over a decade – from the late 1960s to the ear...
Originally released in 1983, "Memories in Beach House" is back on heavy weight black vinyl. With music by legends Akira Inoue, Hiroshi Sato and Masataka Matsutoya (performing under the name Seaside...
Following the already classic Wamono A to Z trilogy, 180g presents an exceptional collection of jazz funk / rare groove tunes recorded in the mid-seventies at the Nippon Columbia studios by three...
“Ebalunga!!! presents a joyful reissue of the legendary compilation album “My Pussy Belongs To Daddy”!
Released in 1957 on the Beacon label run by the legendary producer Joe Davis – it was one of...
Indulge in the allure of Reiko Ike, Japan's first adult film star, with the 1971 release, "Koukotsu no seka", now reissued on stunning clear purple vinyl.
This iconic Japanese "sexy jacket" album f...
"The Word II," which gained instant worldwide recognition after being sampled by Mac DeMarco in "Chamber of Reflection" and by Travis Scott and Quavo's unit HUNCHO JACK in "How U Feel." Shigeo Seik...
The We Release Jazz pressing of A Letter From Slowboat on 180G vinyl. This is an awesome pressing and we're so happy to have it in stock for you! Enjoy!
180 gram vinyl; Half speed mastered; Heavy...
Soundtrack in which you can feel warmth and enjoy Joe Hisaishi’s music to your heart’s content. Includes ’’Sanpo’’ and ‘’My Neighbor Totoro.’’
Japanese import
Includes 4 pages of illustrations
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Wewantsounds announce a special edition of the legendary 1979 Masahiko Togashi album Song of Soil, recorded in Paris with Don Cherry and Charlie Haden and released on Japanese label Paddle Wheel. S...
In 1970, Akira Ishikawa, central to the jazz rock scene, embraced the chaos of the times and challenged himself with this ambitious work, pushing the boundaries of jazz. "Electrum" represents the p...
Introducing the highly anticipated analog release of Kunimondo Takiguchi's Streamline project, featuring the captivating vocals of singer-songwriter Sincere (Cynthia). As part of the Alpha 55th Ann...
