Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Vinyl Finds from Around the World
Je Ne Connais Pas Cet Homme
A 1973 masterwork from French avant-chanson legends Areski and Brigitte Fontaine. Rooted in North African and European folk, its minimal setting of classical guitar, strings and woodwinds cradles a breeze-soft voice and vividly poetic miniatures. Their playful, sardonic exchanges weave an incomparable intimacy — a whispered invitation into a strange, beautiful private world. Reissued by Superior Viaduct.
Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2
Sonny Rollins's second Blue Note date, a stacked hard-bop session made historic by a rare guest turn from Thelonious Monk. With originals now museum-grade, this Tone Poet edition — mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes, pressed mono at RTI in a tip-on gatefold — restores every deep, warm tone. Top-shelf essential.
大人になっても、夜は暗くて
After five years, Japanese dream-pop/shoegaze touchstone Uchu Nekoko returns with "Even as an Adult, the Night is Dark." Their signature floating soundscapes turn on childhood memory and present-day rebirth, layering soft guitar walls and nostalgic melodies into something more intimate and profound than before. Artwork by Tomoko Oshima, in a translucent special sleeve.
The Earth Angel
A hotly sought pressing, cut back by its Japanese label due to limited global supply — Japan-based producer Marcus D's "The Earth Angel." Known for delicate jazz-sampled, warm lo-fi beats, the ukiyo-e-styled kimono figure in headphones on the cover distills his East-meets-West aesthetic.
Close To You
A 25th-anniversary edition of Hong Kong audiophile vocalist Susan Wong's classic "Close To You." Her warm, intimate voice reinterprets timeless standards — "Killing Me Softly," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Desperado" — an evergreen pick for hi-fi test listening and quiet late nights.
Finding Forever
Chicago hip-hop legend Common's 2007 album "Finding Forever" on double vinyl. Produced by Kanye West, J Dilla and will.i.am, with guest turns from D'Angelo, Lily Allen and DJ Premier — a touchstone of conscious hip-hop steeped in soul.
Nana - Best Extended Version
The "Nana — Best Extended Version" double LP, a music collection from the anime NANA, is restocked this month. Gathering the beloved songs of BLACK STONES and TRAPNEST from the NANA world, it's a rare vinyl edition for fans of the series. Limited quantities.
In Need of...
A Strut-label preorder gem. Beckie Bell's 1980 "In Need of…" blends the grooves of disco, soul and jazz-funk with an open-eared approach — a lost record equally at home on the dancefloor and the sofa.
Momoko
A new Strut release. Momoko Gill's self-titled debut "Momoko," produced by Matthew Herbert, moves between soul, jazz and electronics — a groovier, poppier fusion and a fresh voice to watch in this Strut preorder batch.
Lanquidity
One of Sun Ra's most approachable masterpieces, 1978's "Lanquidity." Languid, floating fusion grooves, psychedelic electric textures and the glow of cosmic jazz merge into the perfect ticket into the Sun Ra universe — offered here as a Strut preorder.
Thai singer pami, a fast-rising name across Asia's indie scene, finally presses her beloved "cry jar" to a 7-inch. A sweet, alluring voice rides a light pop melody while singing a slightly barbed view of love — "since you made me cry, you'd better take responsibility for my tears." Heartbreak turned into playful black humor, cute with a hint of poison. A limited Kissing Fish Records edition; the B-side holds a pure a cappella take.