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Two of Jiro Inagaki's classic albums are being released on 180g heavy vinyl, pure vinyl format! This 180g heavy vinyl record uses uncolored virgin vinyl. High-purity materials ensure stable rotation, a rich soundstage, and a refined sound image. 2026/04/22

Bop Alloy’s long awaited third album is finally released on vinyl! A mature, groove-driven Jazz Hip Hop sound defines this third album released in a special edition featuring instrumental tracks. 2026/04/22

A new Ghibli compilation project launches, curated and selected by T?ru Hashimoto, featuring artwork by FJD and mastering by Calm. A deluxe cover 7-inch single: the first installment by Yasuharu Konishi & Keiichi Sokabe, and the second installment by Wack Wack Rhythm Band & YAKENOHARA. 2026/04/22

deadbundy releases two classic songs as a double A-side with superb covers! Deadbundy, led by DJ Motive, releases a double A-side single featuring sophisticated covers of two classic tracks. 2026/04/22

Akiko Kanazawa's two masterpiece house mixes are finally being released on vinyl! Two masterpieces of folk music and dance by Akiko Kanazawa and Soichi Terada are finally being released on vinyl! 2026/04/22

The first album by Misaki Umei, a next-generation artist attracting attention both domestically and internationally, is now available on LP! The album features 11 diverse tracks, ranging from piano solos and trios to strings and even tracks incorporating electronic approaches. 2026/04/18

qimygo's 1st 7-inch single "Ame no Hi" is finally being reissued after 11 years! A 7-inch reissue of the 2015 release that sold out instantly and is now hard to find, featuring a star-studded lineup of rocksteady and lovers rock musicians! 2026/04/15

bloodthirsty butchers’ essential albums Mikansei and Sankaku reissued on vinyl! Mikansei + Sankaku comes as a color vinyl 2LP + 7-inch set.” Sankaku +2 includes two bonus tracks and is released on vinyl for the first time. 2026/04/15

To mark Base Ball Bear’s 20th anniversary, the band’s first five early works receive their long-awaited first-ever vinyl release. Spanning from an introductory indie-era mini album to the band’s early major-label albums, this release packages together the 2006 journey that defines the band’s roots. 2026/04/15

Original Sesame Street merchandise will be released! There's a huge selection of Sesame Street merchandise, including record and cassette players, slipmats, and record bags. 2026/04/15

Tomoko Aran's "FUYU-KUKAN" is being released as a 2LP, 180g heavy vinyl, 45 RPM! This release includes "Dilemma" which was omitted due to time constraints at the time of its original release, making it the first complete analog version. 2026/04/08

Mai Yamane's "Tasogare" is being released on clear yellow vinyl! Released in 1980, this was Makoto Matsushita's first production. A city pop masterpiece by the talented singer Mai Yamane. 2026/04/08

Originally pressed on vinyl exclusively as a ‘CoCo’ promo, this release finally receives its first official edition. A classic pop boogie song composed by Mioko Yamaguchi, used as the second ending theme for the TV anime *Ranma ?* 2026/04/08

The TV Manga ‘Dragon Ball’ Music Collection released on clear orange color vinyl! Featuring two theme songs and original score music by Shunsuke Kikuchi, this LP is reissued on clear orange vinyl?a truly Dragon Ball?style analog release! 2026/04/08

JP THE WAVY's popular third mixtape, 'WAVY TAPE 3', is being released on vinyl. Featuring Benjazzy, Awich, LEX, Sik-K, Kaneee, and more, this is a star-studded production bringing together producers from both Japan and the US. 2026/03/25

Miho Morikawa's first single since transferring to Toshiba EMI is being released on vinyl for the first time as a commercially available product. This single couples the opening and ending themes from the NHK anime "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water". 2026/03/25

Akiko Kanazawa's much talked about folk reggae song is finally released on 7-inch vinyl! The official release of a 7-inch single edited by original arranger Soichi Terada has been announced. 2026/03/23

A passionate 7-inch single in which Gota Nishidera offers a richly human reinterpretation of ’80s and ’90s Japanese pop. A 7-inch cut from the cover album "Human" features Yu Aku and Eiichi Ohtaki's "Atsukikokoroni" and Takashi Matsumoto and Kyohei Tsutsumi's "Ringo no Mori no Konekotachi". 2026/03/23

The long-awaited vinyl reissue of the OST for Yuji Ohno & Galaxy's "Captain Future"! Yuji Ohno, known for "Lupin the Third," creates a one-of-a-kind galactic groove by fusing "space x jazz x funk." 2026/03/23

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of "Banzai" two of Ulfuls' classic albums are being released on vinyl for the first time! The long-awaited first release on analog with the latest remastered sound source at 96kHz/24bit, returning to the original analog master tape! 2026/03/23

Two 7-inch titles featuring the opening and ending songs from the anime "Esper Mami" by Ushio Hashimoto are being reissued for the first time! The lyrics expressing the wavering feelings of a young girl and the light-hearted melody are impressive. It is a slightly mysterious and romantic classic 80s anime song. 2026/03/23

The long-awaited first re-release of the Ghanaian folk song "Che Che Kule (Kye Kye Kule)" a well-known misheard song(Soramimi)! With rhythmic percussion, a grooving bass, and a mysteriously resonant flute, this super funky popular song is hard to believe is a nursery rhyme for children! 2026/03/23

Two classic albums by Fumio Itabashi and Seiichi Nakamura are being reissued by PROJECT Re:VINYL! The masterpiece third album by the world-renowned pianist Fumio Itabashi and a masterpiece by Seiichi Nakamura inspired by the novel series "Wolf Guy" will be released simultaneously! 2026/03/23

Ray Charles' miraculous cover of a Southern All Stars song is finally being released on vinyl! Ray Charles, a legend in the music scene, has covered "ELLIE MY LOVE" a timeless classic that has been loved across generations, with English lyrics. 2026/03/18

SONOMI's latest full album, 'AFTERGLOW', is finally getting a vinyl release! This marks SONOMI's momentous first official record release, known for hit songs such as "Hitori Janai no yo," produced by KREVA. 2026/03/18

Hiromasa Suzuki's jazz-funk masterpiece now available in clear red for the first time! This album, which includes a cover of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man," is gaining further attention amid the global trend toward re-evaluation of fusion music. 2026/03/11

Taeko Onuki's second album "SUNSHOWER" will be released on pure color vinyl! Featuring a stellar cast of musicians including Ryuichi Sakamoto and Chris Parker, this is a city pop masterpiece that has captivated the world, crossing over with fusion and AOR. 2026/03/11

A luxurious remix version of Kyoto Jazz Massive's 30th anniversary song is now available on vinyl! Two of Europe's most notable remixers have reconstructed live tracks for the dance floor and released them on a 12-inch! The cover, supervised and photographed by Shuya Okino, is also beautiful. 2026/03/11

MNNK Bro. (Takashi Murakami & JP THE WAVY) will be selling records with trading cards of three singles! Takashi Murakami and JP THE WAVY formed MNNK Bro. (Mononoke Brothers) after collaborating on the theme song for a solo exhibition. 2026/03/11

Two of Teresa Teng's classic albums are reissued on 100% Pure LP! The ultimate best album featuring all of Teresa's signature songs and her Chinese vocal album released in 1984 will be released over two consecutive months! 2026/03/10

Meiko Nakahara's classic album "Cinderella Until 2 o'clock" is reissued on 100% Pure LP! This is the classic second album released in 1982. Bonus tracks include re-recorded versions of "TIME LIMIT" and "CITY NIGHT" from the first album. 2026/03/10

Two classic Sadistic Mika Band albums released on 100% Pure LP! Both titles, "Sadistic Mika Band" and "Black Ship", come with a "Pure Color 7-inch Single"! 2026/03/10

THE BAWDIES celebrate the first anniversary of their self-management with a vinyl album release! It contains 10 songs, including the fresh and pop "SUNNY SIDE UP." The jacket design is different from the CD jacket for the vinyl version. 2026/03/04

Gota Nishidera (NONA REEVES) reinterprets classic songs and releases "Human" LP A richly human reinterpretation of classic pop and new music from the 80s and 90s. Eight tracks that resonate with the modern age are included on this vinyl record. 2026/02/20

Ambient compilation LP supervised by Beach Life magazine "SALT..." The album contains 10 tracks with the theme of the deep, quiet sea, including soothing music such as chill-out and Balearic. 2026/02/20

Fujiko Fujio (A)'s "Pro Golfer Saru" 7" reprint featuring Ichiro Mizuki's vocals. Includes two theme songs passionately sung by Ichiro Mizuki. A reissue of the famous song by Asei Kobayashi and Hiroshi Tsutsui with lyrics by Fujiko Fujio(A). 2026/02/18

Seven of Ryo Fukui's albums released simultaneously on high-quality vinyl! All seven album titles are pressed in Japan on high-quality 180g heavyweight pure vinyl. 2026/02/18

Awich's latest album, produced entirely by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, will be released on vinyl! The two hit it off and visited each other's homes in Okinawa and Wu Mansion, deepening their musical and spiritual connection and leading to the creation of this album. 2026/02/06

A re-press of the hit song collection from the TV anime "Dragon Ball" on clear orange vinyl! Contains all 10 insert songs and theme songs from the TV anime "Dragon Ball" when it was first broadcast. Reissued in clear orange vinyl with the "One Star Ball" design! 2026/02/04

A rare reissue of "The Legendary Japanese Soul," featuring Sandra Alexandra singing Showa-era pop songs with elegance! American R&B singer and actress Sandra Alexandra soulfully sings Showa-era pop songs with her captivating husky voice! 2026/02/04

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS 2 vinyl titles have been repressed The two critically acclaimed titles experiencing explosive global popularity, ‘NO NEW WORLD’ and ‘AWAKENING:SLEEPING’, are finally being repressed. 2026/02/03

NONCHELEEE releases 7-inch of their signature song "Namazakana", which has been sung for 15 years! NONCHELEEE, an illustrator/musician based in Fukuoka, has released a 7-inch of his staple song "Namazakana" at his live shows! 2026/01/28

Dos Monos' "Dos Moons" series is released as a complete LP (Full Moon) This work is a reconstruction of the two previous works "Dos Moons" and "Dos Moons 2" into an album with the addition of new intros and outros. 2026/01/28

Pioneer girl band ZELDA's 1982 debut album is released on clear pink vinyl for the first time. Produced by Momoyo of LIZARD, who also provided some of the music, this album is strongly influenced by Tokyo Rockers, and is an undeniable masterpiece from the punk/new wave era. 2026/01/21

Hiroshi Sato's third album, released in 1979. This timeless masterpiece, featuring bold synth use, is now available on color LP. This timeless masterpiece was produced with the participation of musicians associated with the band, including Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Jun Aoyama, Pecker, and Masaki Ueda. 2026/01/21

A 7" vinyl record featuring the popular opening theme song of the TV anime "Kiteretsu Daihyakka" is now on sale. Side A features the fifth opening theme, "Suiminbusoku" (sung by CHICKS), and side B features the sixth opening theme, "Oryourikoushinkyoku" (sung by YUKA). 2026/01/14

Yuki Koyanagi's best album is now available on vinyl for the first time! Enjoy this vinyl record, packed with timeless hits such as "Anata no Kiss wo Kazoemashou" "Be Alive," and "Aijo"! 2026/01/14

HMV Limited Edition Jazz Masterpiece LP Series with Obi Strips, Vol. 3 Five of Diana Krall's classic albums have been reissued on LP with exclusive HMV obi strips. 2026/01/14

Kingo Hamada's "Midnight Cruisin'" is released as a 2LP/heavyweight vinyl/45 rpm format! The two songs on side D, "midnight cruisin'" and "Dear Song," were newly recorded specifically for this album and are remastered in 2025, making them the long-awaited first vinyl release! 2026/01/07

Makoto Matsushita's "First Light" is being reissued on orange vinyl! The contents are the same as the original vinyl version, but this one has been remastered for vinyl in 2025. The booklet is a three-page spread. 2026/01/07

Two of Sato Hiroshi's early masterpieces, "Supermarket" and "Time" will be released in color for the first time! The first album was recorded with local musicians at Elektra Studios in California, and the second album was produced with Japan's most impressive lineup of musicians. 2025/12/24

Ai Ichikawa's double-sider 7-inch vinyl single release announced! Reconstructing the iconic New Jack Swing track ‘Sensitivity’! The coupling track is an original piece co-written by Ai Ichikawa and Yuki Kanesaka. 2025/12/03

A winter R&B song by R&B singer aimi is now available as a 7-inch single! This classic R&B song is perfect for winter, with soulful vocals expressing love for oneself and the still-blooming Japanese R&B scene, harmonizing with a retro, warm sound. 2025/12/03

MariMari's first album, "Mimi to me soshite echo" is finally being reissued on vinyl! This work, which is also known for being fully backed by members of Fishmans, is a unique piece that should be appreciated for generations to come. 2025/11/26

RYOZO BAND's new song "QUIET FOG / FUGITIVE" is now available on 7-inch! Having attracted attention with their previous album "Pleasure" and a remix by Lex (de Kalhex), they have now released a two-song single. 2025/11/26

Miki Nakatani's best album ‘MIKI’ is finally reissued on vinyl in a special color edition! A compilation of songs from the mid-90s to early 2000s produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto for actress Miki Nakatani. 2025/11/26

Ruriko Ogami's ‘Typhoon Lady’ Released on Color Vinyl! This reissue includes the previously unreleased track “ONE LAST LOVE”, originally featured as the B-side of a single. 2025/11/26

EXHUME EXHUME PRODUCTION's latest work is Kyozo Nishioka's 7-inch! "GYPSY SONG" and "NEVER LAND" from the fourth album "Nanbei Ryoko" released in 1979 are now available on 7-inch for the first time in limited quantities! 2025/11/26

The long-awaited soundtrack album for the anime "Mr. Ajikko" is being reissued on LP record! A variety album containing two theme songs, "Renaissance Jounetsu" and "Kokoro no Photograph" as well as image songs and trailers. 2025/11/12

Natsu Summer's new single "Anata ni Muchuu" will be released as a 7-inch! Produced by Kunimondo Takiguchi, an original composition and arrangement by Kunimondo Takiguchi, who commands immense trust as the mastermind behind the city pop boom. 2025/11/07

A new 7-inch from lo-fi surf producer Shimon Hoshino is now available! A single featuring “edbl” (Edo Black), one of the most talked-about artists in South London right now. 2025/11/07

DJ Mitsu the Beats' new song featuring STUTS is now available on 7-inch! DJ Mitsu the Beats' beats and STUTS' sophisticated layered performance create a delicate and soothing sound that intertwines beautiful yet fleeting reverberations. 2025/11/07

DJ/sound producer "Sam is Ohm"'s new song is now available on 7-inch! A 7-inch record of the new song "STARLIGHT" featuring guest appearances by Rachel from chelmico and singer-songwriter YonYon! 2025/11/07

Two rare works by Kyoko Koizumi (KOIZUMIX PRODUCTION) are set to be released on vinyl for the first time! Two works from KOIZUMIX PRODUCTION, a collaborative project that Kyoko Koizumi performed under a different name in the 1990s, are being released on vinyl for the first time. 2025/10/22

To commemorate the vinyl re-release of Kazuyoshi Nakamura's overwhelming masterpiece "Kinjitou" original merchandise will be on sale! The lineup includes three items: T-shirts in four sizes, a tote bag, and an acrylic key chain, all printed with the impressive cover image of "Kinjitou"! 2025/10/10

SWALLOW, winner of the CD Shop Award Tohoku Block Award, releases their first record! Two songs from the first EP "Northern Blood," "Highway Radio" and "1620kHz," are released on vinyl for the first time as 7-inch singles! 2025/10/08

Celebrating their 25th anniversary since their debut! GO!GO!7188's 3rd to 5th albums are pre oreder on vinyl! The second installment of the GO!GO!7188 vinyl project! This 2-LP set includes bonus tracks such as songs not featured on the original album. 2025/10/08

wyolica's Azumi, celebrating 20 years since her solo debut, announces her latest track will be released on highly anticipated 7" vinyl! A groovy sound featuring trumpeter Tabu Zombie of SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS. 2025/10/01

LP and cassette release of collaborative tracks by DJ HASEBE and 15 artists to be released Celebrating his 35th career anniversary, DJ HASEBE?who effortlessly produces across a wide range of music genres?releases his very first LP and cassette album! 2025/10/01

Kenji Ozawa's "Hibiya Music Festival 2025" live recording to be released on vinyl All 18 songs performed on the day, including a medley of songs played on guitar and vocals, mainly from the first album, are recorded in full on one LP! 2025/09/28

New merchandise from Creamy Mami,the Magic Angel's "ROCK'n Mami" will be released! The lineup includes four original ROCK'n Mami goods: engraved magnets, T-shirts, acrylic stands, and record players. 2025/09/24

Mahina Apple & Mantis 'Signals' Finally on Vinyl Following its CD release, Mahina Apple & Mantis's latest album 'Signals' will be available as a highly anticipated 2LP vinyl edition. 2025/09/17

A Christmas themed 7-inch vinyl release by Moto Kawabe and Summer Eye! This release from the trusted musical allies is themed around Christmas. Pressed on white vinyl, the jacket features original artwork by TIDE. 2025/09/17

Diana Krall and Other Jazz and City Pop Masterpieces to Be Released on “100% Pure LP” Limited edition of 1,000 copies with serial numbers. Features a Japanese-manufactured high-quality disc with deluxe specifications, including an obi strip and a double-sided coated jacket. 2025/09/17

DJ KAWASAKI's New Release [Sunshine Madness] Announced! 7" record featuring Taiwanese vibraphone player Chien Chien Lu and Little Tempo steelpan player Takashi Toki as guests! 2025/09/10

Kazuyoshi Nakamura's fourth solo album, ‘100s’, to be released on vinyl for the first time! Featuring career-defining hits like “Cannonball” fan favorites such as “Seven Star” and “Shinsekai” which concluded the trilogy of singles. 2025/09/10

Serani Poji's 3rd & 4th Albums to Be Released on Vinyl for the First Time! Featured as a Cover Artist on Spotify’s “Gacha Pop” playlist, the unit continues to attract attention from listeners both in Japan and abroad. 2025/09/10

Creamy Mami 80's on Vinyl: The second LP is set to be released! Takako Ota, known for her role as Creamy Mami, delivers cute and charming covers of 1980s J-ROCK and J-POP. The vinyl edition includes self-written liner notes by Takako Ota herself. 2025/09/03

Hisao Osumi's "Caravan" released on LP for the first time Jazz drummer Toshio Osumi's 2019 album "Caravan" has been re-edited and is now available on vinyl for the first time on a 180g LP. 2025/09/02

ATLAS' 3rd album "BREEZE" will be released for the first time in color! This album, which is still highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas, contains 10 tracks that include the finest fusion, tropical, new age, and electric boogie. 2025/08/27


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