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Akihiko Matsumoto is in charge of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePressed on black double vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSoundtrack to the detective drama, “Odoru Daisousasen”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFeaturing opening theme, “Rhythm \u0026amp; Police”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[[Catalog Number]]PROT-7235-6[[Artist]]Akihiko Matsumoto","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Odoru Daisousasen (Original Soundtrack) \/ Vinyl \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":43959851417845,"sku":"PROT-7235-6","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/tmp_2F1676660632425-s0zc4219w6-c87133be8dbfc051e0df9b6cc1c055db_2FScreenshot_2B2023-02-17_2B110253.jpg?v=1690531749"},{"product_id":"zuzu","title":"Zuzu","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited record reprint of the historical masterpiece released by Kazumi Yasui, a female lyricist who created a new image of women in Japan! 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Also active as a backing singer for Hideki Saijo and Tomoko Aran. Released as an independent album in 1987, this album is a remarkably re-evaluated Japanese boogie in recent years, a phantom rare edition. 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Disbanded one week after announcing the 3rd album. After that, after several reworks, it became “Fat Cornelius EX” in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, we produced and recorded during the corona wreck, and in the summer of 2021, we announced the band’s greatest masterpiece “Your Of Jamaica”. The song, which was completed by crushing Chiaki’s soul, has become a hot topic along with the MV that spins live footage from the time they formed in 2004 to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album includes “Your Of Jamaica” and Cornelius Remix. In addition, Baile Funki Kakeko, who is known for providing music to lyrical school and co-creating an EP with Haruko Tajima, and szk, a synthesizer and remixer from dub16step, have participated in the remix.\u003c\/p\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFirst ever vinyl release!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Cornelius remix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[[Catalog Number]]HRLP310[[Artist]]Debu Cornelius EX","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Your Of Jamaica \/ Vinyl \/ LP Black","offer_id":43959866130677,"sku":"HRLP310","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/tmp_2F1685559777949-nzj29m3p7v8-4fa00b4e9074be7c271c2d34e6c1f511_2FHRLP310.jpg?v=1690532305"},{"product_id":"all-for-you","title":"All for You","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\u003cp\u003eDuring the transition period from CITY POP to J-POP, the many of the masterpieces buried in the gaps were never pressed on vinyl. Today, we are pleased to announce that these fantastic albums are finally being reissued in analog format! “All for You” not only features the talented Kochinka and Tetsuji Hayashi, but also a slew of remarkable participating musicians including Gt Masaki Matsubara\/Yuji Toriyama, Bass Chiharu Mikuzuki\/Hideki Matsubara, and Dr Nobuo Eguchi\/Takashi Numazawa. A good girl pop album with absolutely no throwaway songs!\u003c\/p\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFirst time ever on vinyl!\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeaturing songs composed by City Pop legend, Tetsuji Hayashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[[Catalog Number]]HRLP316[[Artist]]Yoko Ichikawa","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"All for You \/ Vinyl \/ LP Black","offer_id":43984967827701,"sku":"HRLP316","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/large_550_tmp_2F1691005657041-w9xp6dc89ea-d2f5d59238468caf48ca1e051040c660_2F500_ichikawa_H1_fix2.jpg?v=1691528744"},{"product_id":"nijyuugoji-no-crescent","title":"Nijyuugoji no Crescent","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \n\n\u003cp\u003eYuko Imai’s \"Nijyuugoji no Crescent\" is a vinyl reissue of her captivating second album, originally released on July 21, 1988. Featuring her iconic single \"Nijiiro no Aura,\" which served as the theme song for the TBS daytime drama \"Mama no Iro-enpitsu\" starring Mako Ishino, this album showcases Yuko Imai's signature blend of catchy pop and heartfelt ballads. With compositions by renowned artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Ken Sato, and Kazuhiko Wada, and arrangements by Masaaki Omura, Shiro Sagisu, and others, this 80's pop masterpiece delivers dynamic tracks like the energetic \"Any Game You Like\" and the emotive \"Sayonara mo Himeyakani.\" Yuko Imai’s powerful and clear vocals shine throughout, making this album a timeless and stylish collection of 10 tracks that resonate deeply with listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst ever reissue of Yuko Imai's second album\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePressed on black vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n[[Catalog Number]]NAS-2139[[Artist]]Yuko Imai","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Nijyuugoji no Crescent \/ Album \/ LP Black","offer_id":45797197283573,"sku":"NAS-2139","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/Nijyuugoji-no-Crescent-album-cover.jpg?v=1724374951"},{"product_id":"mission","title":"MISSION","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \n\n\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/38pdftBNgFhXiYDxvUr73z?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNona Reeves' original album \"MISSION,\" featuring participation from Sunny Day Service's Keiichi Sokabe and Clammbon's Ikuko Harada, is finally available on analog LP!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePop and soulful! This is the second release from Nona Reeves, Japan's greatest pop'n soul band of the century, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their major debut in 2017.\nIn March 2017, they released their first best album since returning to Warner Music Japan, their old home, and this original full album expresses pop that adults can enjoy, taking a fresh look at pop'n soul music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover illustration is by Hajime Sakurai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed on red vinyl\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover illustration by Hajime Sakurai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Sunny Day Service's Keiichi Sokabe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n[[Catalog Number]]WQJL-198[Artist]]Nona Reeves","brand":"Lawson Entertainment, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"MISSION \/ Album \/ LP Red","offer_id":46099854131445,"sku":"WQJL-198","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4943674401802.jpg?v=1732217135"},{"product_id":"strata","title":"Strata","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \n\n\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0CU0W40KltXuxWOyBVRV1N?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAme no Parade's 6th album \"Strata\" will be released on LP!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is their 6th full album, and their first in about 4 years since their release in 2020. The album, which was released digitally only in September 2024, is finally being released physically on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains 12 songs in total, including new songs produced by Nulbarich's JQ and mabanua, and songs featuring MELRAW and Tab Zombie (SOIL \u0026amp; \"\"PIMP\"\" SESSIONS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAme no Parade's 6th full album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitially rleased digitally only in September 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new songs produced by Nulbarich's JQ and mabanua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP365[[Artist]]Ame no Parade","brand":"Lawson Entertainment, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Strata \/ Album \/ LP Black","offer_id":46193806442741,"sku":"HRLP365","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725179798.jpg?v=1734566538"},{"product_id":"thanks-giving","title":"Thanks Giving","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/03lL8lCH3909Jlp5hZvJN3?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRA MU’s Sole 1988 Album Gains Renewed Acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1980s, during the golden age of Japanese idols, Momoko Kikuchi made a dramatic shift in her musical direction. Teaming up with a group backed by top-tier musicians including Yoshikazu Matsuura, a virtuoso honed in the fusion supergroup PRISM, and two powerful African American vocalists the RA MU released several singles before unveiling their one and only album. Now, this hidden gem is being reissued with its original obi strip and in a special pink vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many Japanese boogie records from the '80s currently enjoying a resurgence both domestically and internationally, this album stands out for its exceptional quality and rarity. It features tracks like the digital funk masterpiece “Shonen ha Tenshi wo Korosu” (A5), and the midnight urban boogie “Tokyo Yabanjin” (B2), arranged by Hiroshi Shinkawa. Boldly incorporating the then-popular black contemporary (Bla-Con) sound, the album refines it into a sleek, brand-new style of kayokyoku (Japanese pop ballads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original pressing was released during the transitional period from vinyl to CD, making it a rare collector’s item. Now, the times have finally caught up with this long-overlooked masterpiece—enjoy the rediscovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on pink vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased in 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal obi strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP374[[Artist]]RA MU","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Thanks Giving \/ Album \/ LP Pink","offer_id":46792842182901,"sku":"HRLP374","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725189575_4a8e2a4b-db21-4246-9a75-7056576b45d0.jpg?v=1751587314"},{"product_id":"angel-hearts","title":"angel hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6xwwYD0dZASmziNIYURpdN?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir eighth original album was released on December 5, 1988, ten months after their first album “CATCH THE NITE” and only five months after their last album “Mind Game”. In 1988 alone, the band released four albums at a high pace: three original albums and the remix album “Makin’ Dancin’”. The original LP part number is K28A-880. The album version of “Witches” the 14th single released the previous month in November and which reached #1 on the charts, is included on the album. The album contains a total of nine songs, and deepens the collaboration with CINDY, who provided the music for the previous album. Including “Sweetest Lover” which opens the album, five songs are composed by CINDY, and one song is co-written by CINDY with lyrics by CINDY and music by Yuji Toriyama and CINDY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sweetest Lover” was written by Miho Nakayama herself under the name Mizuho Kitayama, and was used as the theme song for her radio program “P.S. I LOVE YOU”. In addition, Chinfa Kang contributed six lyrics and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tozawa\u003c\/span\u003e one song, and the production team included Yuji Toriyama, Kunio Muramatsu, Hiroshi Narumi, and Ichiro Haneda. If the previous album “Mind Game” was a summer-themed album, songs such as “Bad Girl” and “Try Or Cry” express a more urban, more mature, and stylish worldview that seasonally evokes late fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jacket image in preparation. This jacket picture is of the original LP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on Clear Orange vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiho Nakayama's eighth studio album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures five songs composed by singer\/songwriter CINDY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the album version of \"Witches,\" which reached #1 on the charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Catalog Number]]NAS-2158[[Artist]]Miho Nakayama\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"angel hearts \/ Album \/ LP Clear Orange","offer_id":46867826049269,"sku":"NAS-2158","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4988003660406.jpg?v=1753296348"},{"product_id":"hiden-seek","title":"Hide'n' Seek","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5o8HyviflYXrDyCgL4DIVu?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is their ninth original studio album, released on September 5, 1989. Original LP number is 292A-50. This album was released in March 1989, following the release of “Ballads” a best-of album of ballads. The title means “hide and seek” in English. \"You're My Only Shinin' Star\" which was released as a single in February 1988 and reached No. 1 on the charts, is included in a newly recorded version with a ”Present from Miho\" label, and ”Virgin Eyes,\" the latest single at the time of its release, is included in an edited version. The new version of “You're My Only Shinin' Star” was newly recorded the latest single “Virgin Eyes” was recorded with an edited version, and the original album topped the charts for the first time since “CATCH THE NITE” released in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to “Virgin Eyes” (lyrics by Yumi Yoshimoto) provided by singer\/songwriter Anri, the production team included CINDY, Yuji Toriyama, Shingo Kobayashi, Yasuharu Ogura, and Kazuo Otani, and included “Island Blue” composed by Keizo Nakanishi and two songs with lyrics by Miho Nakayama herself (“Hide'n'Seek” and “Island Blue”), and two songs with lyrics and music by Miho Nakayama herself (“Endless My First Love” and “Split Love”).SIDE-a is a funky uplifting song by CINDY, who composed and produced M1-4 of the five songs on the album, interspersed with the medium ballad “Endless My First Love” written by Miho Nakayama herself, which is the last song on SIDE-a, and SIDE b is an urban ballad by Anri and SIDE b is an urban contemporary song written by Keizo Nakanishi and composed by Toshiki Kadomatsu. The album closes with the hit number “You're My Only Shinin' Star” written and composed by Toshio Tsunomatsu, in a composition that is typical of the last original analog LP release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jacket image in preparation. 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The original LP, part number K28A-850, was produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu and contains a total of 10 songs, including the album version of “CATCH ME,” which reached No. 1 on the singles chart. Toshiki Kadomatsu composed 7 of the 10 songs and wrote the lyrics for 6 of them, including “SHERRY” (lyrics and music by Toshiki Kadomatsu), a coupling song for “You're My Only Shinin' Star” (not included on this album), which was released as a single a week after the album was released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is a powerful expression of the sound of Kadomatsu in his heyday as a musician, and Miho Nakayama's singing beautifully expresses the fragrance of a beautifully shining urban night and its sense of speed. The first song on SIDE-B, “CATCH ME,” is set in a long-established ryotei restaurant in Mukojima, Tokyo, and features Miho Nakayama in a dual role as the main character in the Fuji Television drama “Ohimana nara kuru yo,” in which she played the role of a woman and a man. The song was the theme song for the Fuji Television drama \"Ohimara nara kuru yo ne!\" It was released in October 1987 and reached No. 1 on the singles chart. The album version is included in this album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Selling Points]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Please note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jacket image in preparation. This jacket picture is of the original LP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on Clear Blue vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiho Nakayama's sixth studio album, originally released on February 10, 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the song “CATCH ME,” which reached No. 1 on the singles chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Catalog Number]]NAS-2156[[Artist]]Miho Nakayama\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Catch the Nite \/ Album \/ LP Clear Blue","offer_id":46867826180341,"sku":"NAS-2156","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4988003660383.jpg?v=1753296111"},{"product_id":"ocharmekan","title":"Ocharmekan","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]] \u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1nwsE7AW1r6JjLh5c9xXZ5?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerani Poji's 3rd album, born from the world of games and known for its cute and pop style, is finally being released on vinyl for the first time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured as a Cover Artist on Spotify’s “Gacha Pop” playlist, the unit continues to attract attention from listeners both in Japan and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album includes all 9 tracks, featuring the 2003 maxi singles “Bomber Minmi” and “The Body of Earthling”. 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It includes the entire 44-minute set from his wildly popular Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall performance in May of this year. This vinyl LP features a jacket designed by Ozawa himself (raindrop-patterned holographic foil + embossed sleeve, crescent moon-patterned holographic foil inner bag), capturing the special moment of his one-off return to the birthplace of his debut, including a performance of every track from his first album, performed on his own guitar and vocals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudio (recorded live at the Hibiya Music Festival in May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive PA stereo output, unedited, and unedited (sides A and B total approximately 45 minutes) *Fade editing at the beginning and end of sides A and B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesign (premium Vent Nouveau paper)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket: Raindrop-pattern holographic foil print and embossing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner bag: Crescent-moon-pattern holographic foil print, full lyrics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBand Line-up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrums: Yoshitaka Shirane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass: Seiji Kameda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Percussion: Mari Kotake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarp: Tomoyuki Asakawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar \u0026amp; Vocals: Kenji Ozawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the entire 44-minute set from Ozawa Kenji's wildly popular Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket designed by Ozawa himself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaindrop-patterned holographic foil + embossed sleeve, crescent moon-patterned holographic foil inner bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]PROV-7016[[Artist]]Ozawa Kenji","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"Ozawa Kenji at Hibiya Amphitheater (Official Bootleg) \/ Album \/ LP Black","offer_id":47080155087093,"sku":"PROV-7016","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4988031818503_178af6cb-6029-448b-a142-7c3e648fd18c.jpg?v=1759171185"},{"product_id":"89-99-collection","title":"89 – 99 COLLECTION","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7aQutgp18nlLvJ6GDq0n5V?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKOIZUMIX PRODUCTION, a collaborative project between Kyoko Koizumi who worked under a different name in the 1990s and club culture artists and creators, is finally being released in analog format. 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The original LP catalog number is K28G-7379, and the original CD catalog number is K32X-7125, released on June 21, 1988 (the tracklist differs from the CD released in 2004, which included eight newly added tracks). The original manga, created by Daisuke Terasawa, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from autumn 1986 to the end of 1989, and was adapted into an anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 1987 to September 1989.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only soundtrack album for the anime series. It features the opening theme “Renaissance Jounetsu” and the ending theme “Kokoro no Photograph”, both composed and sung by singer songwriter Wataru Kuniyasu, who is also known for composing Akina Nakamori’s “Gypsy Queen”. Lyrics were written by Ikki Matsumoto, and arrangements were done by Tatsumi Yano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album includes image songs, eyecatch music, and preview tracks, with contributions from renowned comedy song artists Masayuki Yamamoto (Side A tracks 4 and 6) and Tatsuo Kamon (Side B tracks 1 and 7). The album was structured, scripted, and directed by the anime’s director Yasuhiro Imagawa, making it a variety style album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main background music (BGM) was composed and arranged by Daito Fujita (Side A tracks 1, 3, 5, 7; Side B tracks 3, 5). The original manga author Daisuke Terasawa also contributed lyrics for two songs (Side B tracks 3 and 5). Voice actor Tomohiro Nishimura participated both as a singer (Side A track 8; Side B track 7) and as an arranger (Side B track 7).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoice actors Minami Takayama, Yoko Kawanami, Miki Narahashi, Hirotaka Suzuoki, and Kenyu Horiuchi also participated in min dramas and chorus segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis album, which comically and dramatically portrays cooking battles, is a “Bravo!” anime soundtrack that closes out the Showa era in style. 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The latest remastered audio comes from the album and single, archived in 2018 from the original analog master tapes at 96k\/24bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoosted by the popularity of Japanese grooves and further propelled when Japanese creators sampled “Sexy Woman”, the album’s reputation skyrocketed, driving original vinyl prices to unprecedented highs. Beyond that, tracks like “Typhoon Lady”, which opens with a drum break that exudes funk, and the mellow “Fuwari Fuwafuwa”, with its tight performance and floating vibe, remain timeless masterpieces even 40 years after their original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on orange vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemastered audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes “ONE LAST LOVE”, a track originally featured as the B side of a single and not included on the album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]WQJL-208[[Artist]]Ruriko Ogami","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Typhoon Lady +1 \/ Album \/ LP Orange","offer_id":47342054211829,"sku":"WQJL-208","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4943674436507.jpg?v=1764186033"},{"product_id":"the-best-of-yuki-koyanagi","title":"The Best of Yuki Koyanagi","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003ciframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2fG2js5XLtbQYsTHvTsX3Q?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYuki Koyanagi’s Greatest Hits Released on Vinyl for the First Time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together timeless classics such as “Anata no Kiss wo Kazoemashou”, “be alive”, and “Aijou”. Since her sensational debut in 1999 with “Anata no Kiss wo Kazoemashou”, Yuki Koyanagi has continued to captivate audiences for 26 years with her powerful, soulful voice. Experience these treasured songs—performed with her exceptional vocal prowess on analog vinyl, a format that truly lets the music shine across generations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable on vinyl for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuki Koyanagi’s greatest hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes timeless classics such as “Anata no Kiss wo Kazoemashou”, “be alive”, and “Aijou”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]WQJL-214-15[[Artist]]Yuki Koyanagi","brand":"Lawson Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"The Best of Yuki Koyanagi \/ Album \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":47526817235189,"sku":"WQJL-214-15","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4943674438556_2bbfa724-5876-4e72-b706-9a25d74af9ff.jpg?v=1769621426"},{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-trio-at-the-slowboat-2004","title":"Ryo Fukui Trio at the Slowboat 2004","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The world wants to hear more of Ryo Fukui”. Here, that long held dream of listeners across the globe finally becomes reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn astonishing live performance overflowing with the mature artistry Fukui cultivated alongside Slowboat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is joy beyond expectation the arrival of a new Ryo Fukui recording. Captured on June 26, 2004, this live session documents the ninth anniversary concert of Slowboat, the jazz club Fukui founded and considered his musical home. The trio features Ryo Fukui on piano, Benisuke Sakai on bass, and Yoshihito Eto on drums. Fukui was 56 years old at the time, and his playing is powerful and expansive, yet still marked by delicacy and razor sharp precision. In terms of energy, stamina, and technique, he was entering a true period of artistic maturity.\nHe delivers the music of his beloved Phineas Newborn Jr. and Tommy Flanagan with depth and elegance, and approaches the works of Wayne Shorter—an early‑life influence—with thrilling intensity. The performance captures Fukui at a moment of profound fulfillment, offering a truly compelling glimpse into his late career brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. 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Alongside signature pieces like “Scenery” and “Mellow Dream”, the album includes “Voyage” and “Nord”, both written during a trip toward the northern regions, as well as “Nobody’s”, a piece imbued with Fukui’s deep respect for his mentor Barry Harris. The selection is nothing short of a delight for fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the depth and weight Fukui cultivated as a bebop pianist blend seamlessly with the profound “Hokkaido sensibility” that had always resided within him. It is a masterpiece that truly deserves to be passed down through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight \/ pure vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on 180g Heavyweight Pure Vinyl Disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyo Fukui's first and only solo piano album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures masterpieces such as “Nord”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP385[[Artist]]Ryo Fukui","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"My Favorite Tune \/ Album \/ LP Pure","offer_id":47635749241077,"sku":"HRLP385","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725183955.jpg?v=1771532940"},{"product_id":"in-new-york","title":"In New York","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith confident touch, a solid sense of swing, and emotion seeping through its dynamism, Ryo Fukui lands in New York and approaches the essence of bebop alongside the rhythm section of his mentor, Barry Harris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRyo Fukui, who passed away in 2016 after releasing only five albums, recorded this fourth work in 1999. Featuring bassist Lyle Atkinson and drummer Leroy Williams—the longtime rhythm section of Barry Harris this New York‑recorded album captures the full appeal of Fukui as a bebop pianist. Centered around standards, the track selection, structure, and of course the performances all radiate intent and vitality. His assured and weighty touch, the firm yet elastic swing, and the emotion and lyricism that permeate his dynamic phrasing everything here conveys Fukui’s breath, will, and presence in vivid form. The re-performance of his signature piece “Mellow Dream” is also a welcome highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight \/ pure vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP pressed on 180g Heavyweight Pure Vinyl Disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyo Fukui's fourth album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing bassist Lyle Atkinson and drummer Leroy Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP386[[Artist]]Ryo Fukui","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"In New York \/ Album \/ LP Black","offer_id":47635749306613,"sku":"HRLP386","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725183962.jpg?v=1771533058"},{"product_id":"live-at-vidro-77","title":"Live at Vidro '77","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurging intensity, erupting passion—here lies the raw, unfiltered Ryo Fukui that no one has heard before. A completely unreleased live recording that became the spark for the creation of Mellow Dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho could have imagined that Ryo Fukui had left behind a recording like this? Captured on June 8, 1977, this previously unreleased live session was recorded at the Sapporo jazz club Vidro by Masataka Ito, the producer behind Fukui’s albums Scenery and Mellow Dream. It is unmistakably the Ryo Fukui Trio of that era, yet the performance possesses an overwhelming intensity and freshness that far surpass any studio recording—excitement in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16‑minute, searing performance of “Mellow Dream” is just the beginning. The propulsive energy of “Speak Low”, the beautifully woven lyricism of “Body \u0026amp; Soul,” the blistering drive of “Love For Sale”, the weighty depth of “Mr. P.C.”, and the crystalline fragility of “My Foolish Heart”—each track is delivered with feverish brilliance.\nIt was this very live recording, excerpts of which were evaluated at the Trio Records headquarters at the time, that ultimately led to the production of Fukui’s second album Mellow Dream. In every sense, this is an extraordinarily precious document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e※The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of “Made in Japan”. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high‑purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight \/ pure vinyl edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2LP pressed on 180g Heavyweight Pure Vinyl Disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously unreleased live session recorded at the Sapporo jazz club\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenowned pianist from Hokkaido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP383-384[[Artist]]Ryo Fukui","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Live at Vidro '77 \/ Album \/ 2LP Black","offer_id":47635749339381,"sku":"HRLP383-384","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725183948.jpg?v=1771533345"},{"product_id":"beautiful","title":"Beautiful","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eDJ KAWASAKI’s debut album Beautiful, originally released in 2006, is finally being issued on vinyl for the first time to celebrate its 20th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending jazz, crossover, soul, Brazilian music, and house with his unique sensibility, the album elevates these elements into a cohesive and beautifully crafted sonic world. As the starting point of DJ KAWASAKI’s career, Beautiful stands as an essential work—not only in his own discography, but also in the history of Japan’s crossover and house music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an impressive lineup of acclaimed vocalists from Japan and abroad—including Lady Alma, Angela Johnson, Terrance Downs, Ernesto, Rasiyah, and Karin—the album’s tracks combine the energy of dance music with the warmth of soul. Even two decades after its release, the music remains timeless and continues to captivate listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this long-awaited vinyl edition, all tracks have been newly edited to suit the analog format. The flow and groove of the album have been carefully refined, resulting in a fresh listening experience—even for those familiar with the original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features Rina Fujii, who would later become a top model, photographed by Yasumasa Yonehara, a renowned photographer who has vividly documented Tokyo’s cultural scene from the 1990s to the present. The artwork has been updated for this vinyl edition by designer Yusuke Yoshinaga (solla Inc.), who is also active as a DJ, while preserving the essence of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall production is overseen by Syuya Okino, known for his global work with KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE and KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET. Alongside DJ KAWASAKI’s own production, the album captures the vibrant energy of the club scene of the time, combined with a refined musical aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key appeals of vinyl is the ability to fully experience the album’s flow, atmosphere, and the lingering resonance of each track—elements that cannot be fully conveyed through streaming alone. Twenty years after its release, Beautiful, born from the energy of club culture, transcends time and comes alive once again in a new format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to experience the rich grooves and beautiful afterglow of this work on analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating the 20th anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends jazz, crossover, soul, Brazilian music, and house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an impressive lineup of acclaimed vocalists from Japan and abroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]HRLP396[[Artist]]DJ Kawasaki","brand":"Lawson Entertainment Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Beautiful \/ Album \/ LP Black","offer_id":48281386582261,"sku":"HRLP396","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4582725193190.jpg?v=1781746088"}],"url":"https:\/\/lightintheattic.net\/collections\/lawson-entertainment-inc.oembed?page=2","provider":"Light in the Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}