Antonio Inoki & The Fighters - INOKI BOM-BA-YE
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPKY-9117 Japan 2023
JP￥2200
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
The EP version of Antonio Inoki's theme song "Fighter of Fire (INOKI BOM-BA-YE)" released in 1977 has been reissued!
The original song was the theme song for the Muhammad Ali biographical film "Ali: The Greatest," and was presented to Inoki as a token of friendship by Muhammad Ali, who fought against Inoki
Izumi Kobayashi & Flying Mimi Band - Sea Flight
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT-7299 Japan 2024
JP￥4400
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This funky and groovy second and final album, released in October 1978, is reissued on LP!
The Flying Mimi Band, led by Kobayashi Izumi, has been re-evaluated in the city pop scene in recent years, as well as for her later work with Takanashi Masayoshi and the music for the anime U
Masayoshi Takanaka - ALL OF ME (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6713 Japan 2013
JP￥2493
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
His first best album.
This work gives a renewed impression of sophisticated tropical guitar sound.
Masayoshi Takanaka - An Insatiable High (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6711 Japan 2013
JP￥2075
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
An album released in 1977 featuring Takanaka and Gentle Thoughts.
The guitar combination with Lee Ritenour is also a highlight. Includes the timeless classic "MALIBU" and more.
Masayoshi Takanaka - JOLLY JIVE
Fusion, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, J-pop
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9510 Japan 2025
JP￥4400
Media : New (M)
Yellow Vinyl
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
Masayoshi Takanaka - JOLLY JIVE (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6714 Japan 2013
JP￥2075
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
A hit album by guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka, released in the midst of the fusion boom.
This was a huge hit album containing their signature song "BLUE LAGOON."
Masayoshi Takanaka - Natsu Zen Kai (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6723 Japan 2013
JP￥2074
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
As the title suggests, this album was released in 1984 and is full of summer and tropical mood.
Digitally remastered and released in SHM-CD format!
Masayoshi Takanaka - SEYCHELLES (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6709 Japan 2013
JP￥2074
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
SEALED, Obi
His first solo album was released in 1976.
This work already establishes Takanaka's distinctive, pleasant guitar sound.
Masayoshi Takanaka - TAKANAKA (SHM-CD)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPCY-6710 Japan 2013
JP￥2075
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M), Obi : New (M)
Obi
A popular early work!
An album filled with catchy numbers.
Jazz-Funk, Fusion, Experimental, New Age
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN PROT-7215 Japan 2022
JP￥4180
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This is the first reprint of "Flute/The World of Akao Michiko," a 1983 work by flute player Akao Michiko, which was also featured in "New Age Music Disc Guide" (published by DU BOOKS)!
This New Age work, composed and arranged by Shigeaki Saegusa, goes far beyond the realm of traditional Japanese music. This is a must-have for current New Age/ambient listeners.
Takako Mamiya - LOVE TRIP (SACD Hybrid)
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPGY-6002 Japan 2022
JP￥3300
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Released in 1982, Takako Mamiya's only album and a masterpiece representing 80's city pop!
Returning to the original master, it has been converted to a hybrid SACD through direct DSD mastering.
Takako Mamiya - LOVE TRIP (SACD Hybrid)
City Pop, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPGY-6002 Japan 2022
JP￥3300
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
Released in 1982, Takako Mamiya's only album and a masterpiece representing 80's city pop!
Returning to the original master, it has been converted to a hybrid SACD through direct DSD mastering.
Takeru Muraoka, Takao Uematsu - Ride And Tie
Contemporary Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz
UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9262 Japan 2023
JP￥4400
Media : New (M), Jacket : New (M)
SEALED
This gem of a session has been revived from the original master tapes and is now completely remastered!
A dark live recording by two important Japanese jazz tenormen and a super luxurious rhythm section. The thrilling A② "Hot Sandy" and the Japanese soul jazz tune B② "Listen Here" are must-list
