2020s 191 Items

Classicus, led by Kenji Okayama—who was the drummer for andymori and is currently supporting Ging Nang Boyz—brings a debut album heavily influenced by U.S. indie and neo-acoustic music, now making its vinyl debut.

The album released in 1976 is the only work left behind as a singer by Taeko Tomioka, who is also known as a poet. The iconic album jacket photographed by renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki is undoubtedly one of the factors that make this album special. It is too avant-garde and fantastical to be simply called psychedelic, a masterpiece of madness that distorts the listener's sense of balance. The music production was handled by Ryuichi Sakamoto, who was still a student at the time, making it a valuable piece as one of his earliest recordings.

Akiyuki Nosaka was a Japanese novelist, singer, lyricist, and politician mainly active in 1970s~80s. He is also famous as the author of the semi-autobiographical story "Grave of the Fireflies", based on his experience under WW2 and which is well known with Studio Ghibli animation.

The debut album called "Utsu To Sou" is consistent with 4 live recordings and 7 studio recordings which are full of his cynical and humorous lyrics. One of his classic song "Virgin Blues" was covered by Jun Togawa and included in the album "Showa Kyonen" (1989 / reissued by P-vine in 2022)

Tokyo based indie pop / psychedelic pop band, xiexie finally releases their long-awaited debut album called “wellwell” on June 12. They have played in Fuji Rock Festival, and opened for many international artists. They also did their first headline show overseas in Taiwan and it was very successful.Their music is a bridge between Asian indie music scene and US indie music scene.

xiexie, the Japanese four-piece band formed in early 2020, combines heavy influences from 00s indie rock music with Japanese vocals to create songs that are popular with a wide range of listeners and has performed at "fuji Rock Festival '22 and Synchronicity, as well as being picked up for opening act for Tommy Guerrero when he have came to play in Japan. This LP contains two digital EPs they released in 2022, and it's the first time in their career their music is available on LP vinyl.

Hilcrhyme's second major single, released in 2009, is a smash hit that is still hugely popular today, "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter." It will be released as Hilcrhyme's first 7-inch album with the same coupling song as the CD single, "♪ Merry Go Ran ♪," on the B-side.

The hit song released in 2000 by Chihiro Onitsuka, which was used as the theme song for the TV drama "Trick" and became an unusually long-running hit, is now available on a 7-inch record for the first time. On the B-side, "Arrow of Pain" is included as a CD single from that time.

Dave Hirao, leader and vocalist of The Golden Cups, reissues his rare solo debut single from 1972. The B-side, "Hitori," written by Takayuki Inoue and Ittoku Kishibe, is also famous for being used as an insert song in the TV drama "Kizudarake no Tenshi."

The Flying Mimi Band, led by Izumi Kobayashi, has been re-evaluated in the city pop scene in recent years, as well as for her later work with Masayoshi Takanashi and the music for the anime Urusei Yatsura. This LP reissues the funky and groovy second and final album, released in October 1978, by the band!

tonun, who has been attracting a lot of attention in the current J-pop scene, including being selected by YouTube and Spotify as a promising new artist, has released his catchy, mellow, and groovy first album, released in June last year, on analog for the first time in a 45 rpm double-disc set with a focus on sound quality.

Although he has provided songs for DA Pump, m.c.A・T has actually released his own original songs "Gokigen daze！" and "Feelin' Good ~Koi wa Paradise~" on vinyl as a double-sided 7"!

The latest work from Exhume Exhume, a reissue project supervised by Flatt THE Laidback!

In the mid-70s, the self-produced album "Knights Company" was secretly produced and sold in very limited quantities as a 2-disc set (LP + EP) by members of the Knights, a light music department at Kitakyushu City University.

Not only is it a rarity, being almost unknown even among connoisseurs, but this work boasts high musicality, fusing a black soul feeling strongly influenced by James Brown and others, with a bluesy and melodic West Coast sound and AOR feel.

Its charm has not faded at all even now, many years after its production, and it continues to shine brilliantly.

A miraculous masterpiece that is the trajectory of youth by the sharp young people of northern Kyushu who once dedicated themselves to music!

It has been reborn as a compilation album with condensed content, complete with high-quality remastering by 8ronix (Bullpen lab.) and a delusional band designed by osagodard (browse depart/luminous body)!

Our miracle was triggered by a single word from the late Otaki. "Why don't you make an original and put it on an LP?" Everyone wondered if it was really possible to do something like that. But gradually, their eyes began to change. From there, they spent six months creating their own music. They wrote songs, arranged them together, practiced, stayed up all night recording, and even made a vinyl chloride record. I'll never forget the help from friends other than the band members. I can't believe we were able to do something so crazy. That LP was revived for the first time in 47 years thanks to a certain encounter. It's the second miracle. Yoshio Nojiri (Gt.Vo.)

After moving to the UK in 1989, Izumi Kobayashi's fourth ambient solo album was produced and released by the German genius Holger Hiller. This is being reissued on LP based on the rare original pressing that was only released in the Netherlands at the time!

This LP reissues Izumi Kobayashi's third pop solo album, released in 1983, which includes "crescent PIERCE," a tropical version of "Dansing Star," the theme song for the anime "Urusei Yatsura," and "mas QUE NADA," a funky arrangement of a bossa nova classic!

Folder5’s massive hit ”Believe" is being released as a 7-inch single!

Kumi Koda’s massive hit "Cutie Honey" is being released as a 7-inch single!

Nana Aikawa's massive hit "Yume Miru Shōjo ja Irarenai" is being released as a 7-inch single!

The global sensation "ppap" is finally being released as a 7-inch single!

From the 2011 release *Ami Selection*, two of Ami Suzuki's signature hit songs are being released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!

Two of TRF's biggest hit songs are being released as a double-sided 7-inch vinyl!

The double LP release of "vocaland 2," produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu, is finally here! Toshiki Kadomatsu also participates in a duet!

Toshiki Kadomatsu's produced "vocaland" is finally being released as a double LP!

Japanese rapper IO's fourth album, "four," was surprise-released digitally by Def Jam Recordings on November 24, 2023. Now, it is being released on vinyl!

The fourth album "four" was surprise-released digitally by Def Jam Recordings on November 24, 2023, creating a significant buzz in the music scene. Now, this highly anticipated album is set to be released on vinyl in a limited edition pressing. The album features 11 tracks, including collaborations with prominent guest artists and producers.

The 1971 release by "Japan's first adult film actress" Reiko Ike is being reissued on clear purple vinyl.

Reiko Ike, known as "Japan's first adult film actress," is having her 1971 release reissued on clear purple vinyl. The album is notable for its "sexy jacket" artwork, a hallmark of the Japanese Groove record series. When you open the gatefold, it features photos from the Toei film ‘Modern Porno Tale: Inherited Sex Mania(現代ポルノ伝 先天性淫婦).’ Additionally, the reissue faithfully recreates the original "sexy poster," which can make a significant difference in value for collectors. The album is a sexy cover collection of Showa-era songs, featuring Masami Kawahara and the Exotic Sounds, along with Ike’s poetry and moaning. It's an album that can be enjoyed even at night!

The long-awaited analog release of "Romantic Blues," the current masterpiece of the alternative pop duo "sucola". The song is about a drive to a summer resort, forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city, but the lyrics are a candid description of how vocal Okitsu, a native of Nagano Prefecture, felt when she actually traveled along the Japan Romantic Road, and the song has a unique nostalgic and slightly melancholy sound that is different from just a cheerful and fun atmosphere. The B-side features "nonfiction (Studio ver.)".