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A special section of Japanese language records -- city pop, J-pop, and other styles unique to the culture of Japan!
Teichiku (label)
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Yujiro Ishihara —
Yu-Chan To Anata No Heya (10-inch) ... LP 
Teichiku (Japan), 1958. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Teichiku/We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
The debut album from Meiko Kaji – an artist most folks knew first as an actress, but whose voice finds a wonderful setting in this record! There's a gentle current of funk to most tracks – stepping electric bass next to soaring strings, a bit of horns, and great use of koto from time ... read more CD
Meiko Kaji —
Gincho Wataridori ... LP Teichiku/We Want Sounds (UK), 1972. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
The debut album from Meiko Kaji – an artist most folks knew first as an actress, but whose voice finds a wonderful setting in this record! There's a gentle current of funk to most tracks – stepping electric bass next to soaring strings, a bit of horns, and great use of koto from time ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gincho Wataridori ... CD 17.99
Meiko Kaji —
Hajiki Uta ... CD Teichiku/We Want Sounds (UK), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful sounds from Meiko Kaji – an actress as well as a singer, one who was famous for her Nikkatsu work at the start of the 70s – and who delivers the songs here with a similar sense of darkly moody drama! The music often mixes rock touches with larger arrangements – ... read more CD
Meiko Kaji —
Hajiki Uta ... LP Teichiku/We Want Sounds (UK), 1973. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Really wonderful sounds from Meiko Kaji – an actress as well as a singer, one who was famous for her Nikkatsu work at the start of the 70s – and who delivers the songs here with a similar sense of darkly moody drama! The music often mixes rock touches with larger arrangements – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kaoru Kuroki —
Age Of Innocence EP (picture disc) ... LP Teichiku/Mondo Groove (Italy), 1987. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A notorious EP from Japanese actress Kaoru Kuroki – who both bares herself on the cover, and on the songs within! The approach is a bit like city pop from the time, but with a style that's a bit more fluid – as the leadoff track is an electric take on a famous folk melody, followed by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Teichiku/Lawson (Japan), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $43.99 49.99
Quite a weird little record – part psychedelia, but with some really rootsy elements – and also some odd use of recorded music as well! The sound here is really mindblowing – experimental and trippy, but never too free or over the top – and the core instrumentation includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
Reiko Ike —
Senko No Sekai (aka You Baby) (salmon vinyl pressing) (2023 Japan Record Day release) ... LP Teichiku/Lawson (Japan), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really unusual record from early 70s Japan – one that features vocals from erotic actress Reiko Ike – done in a mode that's very similar to her sexy appearances on screen! And in fact, when we say "vocals", maybe "vocalizations" should be more the case – as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Chisato Yamada/Teichiku/Cinedelic (Italy), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A totally cool little record from Japan – one that mixes old school acoustic instrumentation on shamisen with these larger arrangements that have a much more contemporary vibe – partly 70s funk, partly soundtrack in scope, and a very cool backdrop for the spare sound of the unique three- ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mai Yamane —
Tasogare (white vinyl pressing) (2023 Japan Record Day release) ... LP Teichiku/Lawson (Japan), 1980. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A standout early hit from Mai Yamane – a singer who's also known for her work in Cowboy Bebop, but who's clearly a superstar in the spotlight on her own! There's an easygoing groove to the record that's sly and slightly funky at the best spots – arranged by guitarist Makoto Matsushita, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing – with obi!)
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