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深町純 — Introducing
Crossover / Fusion 1975

深町純

Introducing

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Jun Fukamachi, a pioneer of Japanese crossover/fusion keyboards, recorded this landmark 1975 entry in Toshiba EMI's audiophile "Pro Use Series", now repressed on clear red vinyl for Record Day. Backed by the powerhouse rhythm section of Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami and Rei Ohara plus guitarist Kenji Omura, Fukamachi leans heavily on then-cutting-edge analog synths. The 14-minute jazz-funk highlight "Bamboo Bongo" remains a classic of free-flowing Japanese fusion improvisation.


Don Cherry — Blue Lake
Free Jazz 1974

Don Cherry

Blue Lake

In the late '60s and early '70s, Don Cherry found a rawer, more personal sound at the edges of free jazz instrumentation. Traveling east and south, he met collaborators from different cultures carrying their own folk instruments and ideas, using the natural spaces between them to open up a looser, more accessible sonic landscape beyond free jazz.

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Ellen Arkbro — Sounds While Waiting
Drone / Organ / Minimalism 2023

Ellen Arkbro

Sounds While Waiting

Sounds While Waiting documents Ellen Arkbro's organ work, recorded in June 2020 inside a centuries-old Swedish church, where sustained tones dissolve and re-emerge in the space. She set drones across multiple organs and moved slowly between them, the distance creating a constantly shifting, cavernous sound field where clarity and blur intersect.

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The Awakening — Brand New Feeling
Spiritual Jazz / Jazz Funk 2023

The Awakening

Brand New Feeling

Spiritual jazz-funk from Black Jazz Records, reissued exclusively in 2023 by Italy's Cinedelic. Centered on pianist Ken Chaney and trumpeter Frank Gordon, this compilation pulls 8 tracks from their 1972 album Hear Sense & Feel and 1973's Mirage, brimming with spiritual, jazz-funk soul.

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The Beatles — Rubber Soul (Special Edition Deluxe)
Rock / Pop 1965

The Beatles

Rubber Soul (Special Edition Deluxe)

The Beatles' 1965 classic gets a 60th-anniversary edition, remixed by Giles Martin and Sam Okell. It includes 16 session recordings — early versions of non-album singles "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out", plus a never-before-heard, never-even-rumored John Lennon sketch titled "Little Girl", a rare find in Beatles archaeology.

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Aphex Twin — Drukqs (25th Anniversary Edition)
IDM / Electronic 2001

Aphex Twin

Drukqs (25th Anniversary Edition)

Its first-ever standard vinyl pressing. Released in 2001, Drukqs is Richard D. James's fifth studio album, featuring one of his most iconic tracks, "Avril 14th" (later sampled by Kanye West on "Blame Game") alongside "QKThr". Vinyl copies have been scarce for 25 years; Warp Records' official 4LP/2CD reissue arrives with a six-panel poster and an AFX logo stencil.

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Saib. — Around The World
Instrumental Hip Hop / Jazzy Downtempo 2019

Saib.

Around The World

Berlin-based producer of Moroccan descent Saib. sits at the cutting edge of beats and sensitivity, blending Bossa Nova, anime-score influences (Yoko Kanno among them), jazz, and old-school hip hop into warm instrumental, jazzy hip-hop, boom bap, and downtempo — a release that sells out fast every time.

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Saib. — Sailing
Instrumental Hip Hop / Jazzy Downtempo 2018

Saib.

Sailing

Another hard-to-find Saib. release, bundled here with Around The World at a steep discount. It continues the Berlin producer's signature soft-beat aesthetic — an essential piece of his catalog.

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福村博五重奏団 — 福村博クインテット
Japanese Jazz 1973

福村博五重奏団

福村博クインテット

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. 福村博クインテット is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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中本マリ — マリ・ナカモトⅢ
Japanese Jazz 1975

中本マリ

マリ・ナカモトⅢ

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. マリ・ナカモトⅢ is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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鈴木勲トリオ/カルテット — ブロー・アップ
Japanese Jazz 1973

鈴木勲トリオ/カルテット

ブロー・アップ

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. ブロー・アップ is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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鈴木勲カルテット+1 — ブルー・シティ
Japanese Jazz 1974

鈴木勲カルテット+1

ブルー・シティ

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. ブルー・シティ is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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今田勝トリオ — グリーン・キャタピラー
Japanese Jazz 1975

今田勝トリオ

グリーン・キャタピラー

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. グリーン・キャタピラー is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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水橋孝 — フー・ケアズ
Japanese Jazz 1974

水橋孝

フー・ケアズ

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. フー・ケアズ is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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山本剛トリオ — ミッドナイト・シュガー
Japanese Jazz 1974

山本剛トリオ

ミッドナイト・シュガー

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. ミッドナイト・シュガー is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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中村照夫グループ — ユニコーン
Japanese Jazz 1973

中村照夫グループ

ユニコーン

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. ユニコーン is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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山本剛トリオ — ミスティ
Japanese Jazz 1974

山本剛トリオ

ミスティ

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. ミスティ is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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峰厚介 五重奏団 — 峰
Japanese Jazz 1970

峰厚介 五重奏団

Part of a repress of ten fleeting Three Blind Mice classics. 峰 is one of the heavyweight-vinyl LPs in this batch, a must-hear recording from Japan's golden era of jazz.

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益田幹夫 — Trace
Jazz Fusion 1974

益田幹夫

Trace

Pianist Mikio Masuda, formerly of the Terumasa Hino Band, released his debut solo album in 1974, a defining statement of his own style. Recorded with Hino's regular band and mostly self-composed, it moves between nimble, light touches and richly lyrical passages. "Prayer" fuses Afrocentric spirit with post-Coltrane ideas and stands as one of the record's key tracks.

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峰厚介 — Out Of Chaos
Spiritual Jazz / Free Jazz 1974

峰厚介

Out Of Chaos

Saxophonist Kohsuke Mine, a key figure in Masabumi Kikuchi's band, released three leader albums in quick succession starting 1970. After the Kikuchi band dissolved, he cut the classic Daguri (1973) followed immediately by Out Of Chaos. Deeply influenced by John Coltrane, Mine moves freely between the ferocious "Recollection" and the lyrical "Little Abi" — a landmark of 1970s Japanese modern jazz.

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THE SWITCH TROUT — FRONT9 & 3PENALTIES
Garage Rock / Surf Instrumental 2026

THE SWITCH TROUT

FRONT9 & 3PENALTIES

A stylish Japanese garage rock band has made what may be the world's first instrumental golf album. THE SWITCH TROUT, from Yokkaichi, is known for its distinctive garage-surf instrumental sound. Twenty years on, the band returns with FRONT9 & 3PENALTIES, conceived around leader Mickey Nakamuright's love of golfing with friends in the music scene — 12 tracks, limited to 300 copies.

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tofubeats — 大丈夫 feat. 柴田聡子 / 大丈夫 feat. 柴田聡子 (Slowly Remix)
J-Pop / Electronic 2026

tofubeats

大丈夫 feat. 柴田聡子 / 大丈夫 feat. 柴田聡子 (Slowly Remix)

A thumbs-up guarantee whenever Satoko Shibata is involved. This 7" of "Daijoubu" is drawn from tofubeats's 2026 album Angels On The Dancefloor, pairing light electronic beats with Shibata's effortlessly beautiful voice — one of the album's most memorable moments. The B-side features a remix by Slowly.

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tofubeats — Angels On The Dancefloor / Don't You Know My Love? feat. 一十三十一
J-Pop / Dance 2026

tofubeats

Angels On The Dancefloor / Don't You Know My Love? feat. 一十三十一

Issued as a 12", the A-side carries the album's title track "Angels On The Dancefloor", lush synths over a dance beat; the B-side features Hitomitoi on "Don't You Know My Love?", blending city-pop sweetness with an easy-listening voice. Both sides showcase tofubeats's love of and innovation within dance music.

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深町純 — Second Phase
Crossover / Fusion 1977

深町純

Second Phase

Two years after Introducing, Jun Fukamachi released the second entry in the Pro Use Series in 1977, reuniting with Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami and Rei Ohara while adding percussionist Nobu Saito for a thicker groove. Highlight "Left Handed Woman" showcases a fierce solo exchange between Fukamachi and composer Kenji Omura — more polished and pop-leaning than its predecessor, now repressed on clear green vinyl.

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Mew — Frengers
Dream Pop / Art Rock 2003

Mew

Frengers

A Mew classic that sells out every time it's pressed — this time finally on vinyl, at a friendlier price. With tracks like "Am I Wry? No", "156", and "Symmetry", it's one of the Danish dream-pop band's defining records.

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Macy Gray — The Id
R&B / Soul 2001

Macy Gray

The Id

Macy Gray's The Id finally gets a high-quality colored-vinyl pressing from MOV. Her instantly recognizable, smoky voice carries the album's urban atmosphere, with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Slick Rick, Sunshine Anderson, and Angie Stone/Mos Def.

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V.A. — TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 1 (天空藍彩膠)
Anime Soundtrack / J-Pop 2026

V.A.

TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 1 (天空藍彩膠)

A first-ever vinyl pressing of the opening/ending theme song collection from the TV anime FAIRY TAIL (2009-2013 season one), marking the manga's 20th serialization anniversary. Vol. 1 is pressed on sky blue vinyl, featuring FUNKIST, Idoling!!!, Shiho Namba, +Plus, w-inds., Hi-Fi CAMP and more, in gatefold packaging that reuses the original CD artwork.

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V.A. — TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 2 (橘色彩膠)
Anime Soundtrack / J-Pop 2026

V.A.

TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 2 (橘色彩膠)

A first-ever vinyl pressing of the opening/ending theme song collection from the TV anime FAIRY TAIL (2009-2013 season one), marking the manga's 20th serialization anniversary. Vol. 2 is pressed on orange vinyl, featuring FUNKIST, Idoling!!!, Shiho Namba, +Plus, w-inds., Hi-Fi CAMP and more, in gatefold packaging that reuses the original CD artwork.

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V.A. — TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 3 (透明綠彩膠)
Anime Soundtrack / J-Pop 2026

V.A.

TVアニメ「FAIRY TAIL」オープニング&エンディングソングス VOL. 3 (透明綠彩膠)

A first-ever vinyl pressing of the opening/ending theme song collection from the TV anime FAIRY TAIL (2009-2013 season one), marking the manga's 20th serialization anniversary. Vol. 3 is pressed on clear green vinyl, featuring FUNKIST, Idoling!!!, Shiho Namba, +Plus, w-inds., Hi-Fi CAMP and more, in gatefold packaging that reuses the original CD artwork.

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ATLUS & BlackWings — Persona 5: The Phantom X Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)
Video Game Soundtrack / Electronic 2024

ATLUS & BlackWings

Persona 5: The Phantom X Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)

The second volume of vinyl soundtrack from Persona 5: The Phantom X, continuing Vol. 1's collection of the game's popular songs and score, co-produced by BlackWings Audio and the ATLUS Sound Team. Includes lyric sheets, collectible cards, and stickers, limited to 600 copies worldwide.

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Various Artists — Death Stranding: Songs From the Video Game
Video Game Soundtrack / Ambient 2019

Various Artists

Death Stranding: Songs From the Video Game

Restocked at THT — the official song compilation from Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, featuring 22 atmospheric tracks from Apocalyptica, Chvrches, Silent Poets, and Low Roar, in a deluxe 3LP box set.

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Ludvig Forssell — Death Stranding: Original Score
Video Game Soundtrack / Ambient 2019

Ludvig Forssell

Death Stranding: Original Score

Restocked at THT — the official original score from Death Stranding, composed by Ludvig Forssell, in the same deluxe 3LP box set with a 12-page booklet and poster on 180g audiophile vinyl.

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John Williams — Music From The Star Wars Saga: The Essential Collection
Film Score / Orchestral 2026

John Williams

Music From The Star Wars Saga: The Essential Collection

Restocked at THT — John Williams's essential Star Wars film score collection, a "May the 4th Be With You" edition on Hyperspace Blue splatter vinyl, limited to 1000 numbered copies. Includes "Star Wars Main Title", "The Imperial March", "Duel of the Fates", and "Yoda's Theme", conducted by Robert Ziegler.

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Madonna — Confessions II
Pop / Dance 2026

Madonna

Confessions II

Restocked at THT — Madonna's brand-new 2026 album Confessions II, on limited translucent pink 2LP vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with black inner sleeves, a double-sided poster, and a numbered coat-check tag.

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Michael Jackson — Thriller
Pop / R&B / Funk 1982

Michael Jackson

Thriller

Restocked at THT — Michael Jackson's all-time best-selling Thriller, pressed via Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's UltraDisc One-Step process, the ultimate pressing audiophiles dream about.

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Janet Jackson — The Velvet Rope
R&B / Pop 1997

Janet Jackson

The Velvet Rope

Restocked at THT — Janet Jackson's 1997 album The Velvet Rope, "The Global Smash LP" edition, with "Got 'Til It's Gone", "Together Again", "I Get Lonely", "Go Deep", and — for the first time on vinyl — the hidden track "Can't Be Stopped".

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Norah Jones — Come Away With Me
Jazz / Pop 2002

Norah Jones

Come Away With Me

Restocked at THT — Norah Jones's classic debut Come Away With Me, warm jazz vocals over piano, a must-have on countless record shelves.

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Giveon — Beloved
R&B / Soul 2025

Giveon

Beloved

Restocked at THT — Giveon's 2025 sophomore album Beloved, featuring "Twenties" and "Rather Be", continuing his deep, velvety vocal appeal.

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