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We are thrilled to present to you the iconic City Pop album "COOOL" by Anri, now available on black vinyl LP at our store.Originally released in 1984, "COOOL" is a timeless masterpiece of the Japanese City Pop genre, featuring Anri's silky vocals, catchy melodies, and smooth grooves. This album is a perfect example of the sophisticated, funky sound that has made City Pop so beloved among music fans worldwide.This LP edition has been carefully remastered from the original tapes, ensuring the highest quality sound possible. The black vinyl pressing also adds a touch of class and elegance to the already stunning artwork."COOOL" is a must-have for any fan of Anri, City Pop, or Japanese music in general. It's an album that perfectly captures the essence of the genre and continues to inspire musicians to this day. Order now and experience the magic of this classic Japanese album on high-quality black vinyl.✺ Pressed on black vinyl✺ Limited edition✺ Japanese press✺ First time reissued on vinyl record

A long-awaited LP vinyl reissue that is very popular as a Japanese AOR masterpiece. Makoto Matsushita is a well-known guitarist who participated in the fusion funk group AB’s with Tomaru Yoshino. The album is full of AOR taste, originally released in 1981. The original version is recreated and the photo jacket by Kaoru Ijima is faithfully reproduced.✺ First Light (2LP/180g/45rpm/Gatefold jacket/With numbering)✺ The original version is recreated and the photo jacket by Kaoru Ijima is faithfully reproduced.

Oh yes! First ever official reissue of the positively sublime and very rare Butterfly LP, recorded in Tokyo in 1979 by Japanese songstress Kimiko Kasai and jazz legend Herbie Hancock.Due to it's super-rare status as a Japan-only release, this exquisite collection of covers never got the recognition it deserved at the time, despite incredibly inspired performances from Kimiko, Herbie and the supremely talented musicians assembled for the project. From heavenly drummer Alphonse Mouzon and renowned organist Webster Lewis to bassist Paul Jackson, reedman Bennie Maupin and the master percussionist Bill Summers, the legendary performers crafted amazingly good vocal versions of Herbie / Headhunters jazz-funk. Unsurprisingly, it has been heavily in demand for many years.The LP opens with Kimiko's highly desirable version of "I Thought It Was You", an elegant take on Herbie's own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful "Butterfly", jazzy groover "Sunlight", the smooth and sexy "Tell Me A Bedtime Story" and the beautiful ballads "Maiden Voyage" and "Harvest Time". A wonderful example of perfectly understated and masterful jazz-funk soul fusion that shouldn't be missed, the set closes with a jaw-dropping version of Stevie Wonder's "As".This lovingly curated reissue enables a long overdue reappraisal of this hitherto unavailable masterpiece. The stunning artwork which adorned the original jacket - complete with OBI strip and sumptuous4 page folded insert - has been faithfully restored. Simon Francis' sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential.