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Back catalogue: Funk
Juno's full catalogue of Funk
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Koboreru Ougon No Suna (What It Be Like) (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: PROT 7153. Rel: 14 Mar 22
in stock $36.98
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Review: Released original in 1987, Underground was produced a fresh and expressive new album with adventurous intentions from Maki Asakawa. It was produced by Bobby Watson and ranges from heavy funk to spoken word pieces, sentimental synth ballads and proto-house music love songs. It would be easy to imagine someone like Hunee dropping 'TOW (Towing Love Song)' to a crowd of ravers during an all night long set at Phonox, but you're just as likely to hear something like 'Like A Book' in a trendy London listening bar. A great and curious record.
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Cat: UCJU-9004. Rel: 29 Dec 04
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Quiet Emotion (reissue) (limited translucent orange vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: PROT 7135. Rel: 22 Dec 21
out of stock $40.32
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Mellow Medicine (limited translucent green vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: PROT 7136. Rel: 22 Dec 21
out of stock $75.07
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Beauty (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7128. Rel: 01 Oct 21
out of stock $69.76
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Sound Ltd (Japanese Edition) (remastered) (limited translucent red vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: UPJY 9264. Rel: 02 May 23
out of stock $42.87
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New Rock In Europe (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7283. Rel: 23 Aug 24
Review: Japanese jazz drummer Takeshi Inomata is a little-spoken-about figure in the jazz-rock scene; The Japan Jazz All Stars alumn, We 3 trio leader and Rhythm Clinic Center founder has made well over 300 recordings in his career - this being the third in a year-long trilogy enthusiastically and successively released under the Sound Limited name alongside Kimio Mizutani and Shigenori Kamiya - amongst others - largely influenced by European musicians like Donovan and The Beatles. A notable and funny inclusion is 'London Bridge is Falling Down', a quite literal jazz groove cover interpolating the famous nursery rhyme. Opening track 'Something' is a cracking piece of relaxing jazz, nothing eye-popping, just some glossy, well-played, easy listening. 'Hurdy Gurdy Man' is a fast-paced funk cut with striking psychedelic guitars over a frantic flute line - the project showed Inomata's vision for a more approachable and instantly catchy jazz rock that still retained a lot of character and left, evidently, lots of room for experimentation.
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Perigo A Noite (reissue) (LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7275. Rel: 30 Jul 24
Review: Japanese artist Kimiko Kasai is a revered vocalist who worked in the world of jazz throughout the eighties. Her unique style made her an in-demand collaborator who worked with the likes of Mal Waldron, Gil Evans and Herbie Hancock. She released a total of 23 albums on majors including EMI which is where, in 1987, she dropped this full-length of electro-pop Japanese works. Perigo A Noite features a collection of songs all written by the lady herself and many of them have an adult and exotic style that blends pop, funk and soul with her signature jazz.
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First Time We Met (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7013. Rel: 22 Dec 21
Played by: Clémentine
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Knights Company (remastered) (limited LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: HRLP 354. Rel: 04 Nov 24
Review: Originally self-produced and released in the mid-70s by members of Kitakyushu City University's Knights, a light music club, Knights Company was a rare two-disc set that came as an LP and EP and was sold in very limited quantities. Virtually unknown even among collectors, this album combines the high-energy soul influence of James Brown with a bluesy, melodic West Coast and AOR sound. Decades later, its appeal is undiminished as it captures the youthful spirit and talent of northern Kyushu's finest. This masterpiece has been revived as a compilation with high-quality remastering by 8ronix and a striking new design that makes it collectible all over again.
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Tropicana (limited LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7303. Rel: 04 Nov 24
Review: Japanese keyboard player, singer-songwriter, music producer Mimi Izumi Kobayashi was born in Funabashi and went on to become a cult artist who released six albums, all of them in the eighties. Tropicana came in 1983 and is maybe the best known of lot and it now gets reissued on limited vinyl via Universal. It's a bright and vibrant blend of city pop, soul, disco and tropical sounds with nostalgic 80s drum sounds, hook vocals in English and Japanese and plenty of camp and catchy grooves. A real exotic wonder.
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Coconuts High (2024 reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7289. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Review: Izumi Kobayashi's Coconuts High is a vibrant testament to her evolution as an artist. Reissued on vinyl, this album showcases Izumi's mastery in blending funk, Latin, and tropical influences into a cohesive and electrifying album. This piece features heavy hitters like Pecker, Freddie Washington, and the legendary Tower of Power horns, along with contributions from The Waters and guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. Tracks like 'Palm St.' and 'Small Dynamite' pulsate with energy, while 'Lazy Love,' a reggae-infused reinterpretation of 'Crazy Love,' highlights her innovative spirit. Recorded in Los Angeles with a top-notch roster of musicians, Coconuts High encapsulates the essence of summer with its infectious grooves and tropical vibes. Each of the eight tracks is meticulously crafted, reflecting Izumi's growth as both a singer and composer. This reissue invites a new generation of listeners to fall in love with the sun-soaked rhythms and catchy melodies that make Coconuts High a timeless gem in Japanese funk and soul music.
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Nuts Nuts Nuts (LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7290. Rel: 04 Oct 24
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Orange Sky: Endless Summer (LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: UPJY 9077. Rel: 16 Nov 18
out of stock $47.05
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Auroila (reissue) (LP + booklet + insert wiith obi-strip)
Cat: UPJY 9471. Rel: 05 Nov 24
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Love Trip (reissue) (B-STOCK) (limited translucent sky blue vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7278 (B-STOCK). Rel: 01 Jan 90
B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***
Takako Mamiya's Love Trip stands as a shimmering gem in the realm of Japanese City Pop and AOR. Released in 1982 as her only album, it exudes a timeless allure that is ideal for the resurgence in this style. The album's production, spearheaded by a talented ensemble of musicians including Genji Sawai and Yoshihiro Naruse, is nothing short of exemplary. Mamiya's vocals effortlessly glide over smooth jazz-infused melodies, painting a picture of nighttime introspection and melancholic longing. From the sultry allure of 'Love Trip' to the introspective musings of 'Midnight Joke,' each track shows Mamiya's ability to evoke a range of emotions through her music. The album's thematic coherence, albeit occasionally disrupted by varied composers, adds to its charm, creating a cohesive sonic journey that transports listeners to a world of moonlit introspection and wistful romance. While Love Trip may not have achieved commercial success upon its initial release, it has since garnered a dedicated following among City Pop enthusiasts worldwide. Its re-release on limited edition clear sky blue vinyl is an example to its enduring appeal and significance within the genre.
… Read moreTakako Mamiya's Love Trip stands as a shimmering gem in the realm of Japanese City Pop and AOR. Released in 1982 as her only album, it exudes a timeless allure that is ideal for the resurgence in this style. The album's production, spearheaded by a talented ensemble of musicians including Genji Sawai and Yoshihiro Naruse, is nothing short of exemplary. Mamiya's vocals effortlessly glide over smooth jazz-infused melodies, painting a picture of nighttime introspection and melancholic longing. From the sultry allure of 'Love Trip' to the introspective musings of 'Midnight Joke,' each track shows Mamiya's ability to evoke a range of emotions through her music. The album's thematic coherence, albeit occasionally disrupted by varied composers, adds to its charm, creating a cohesive sonic journey that transports listeners to a world of moonlit introspection and wistful romance. While Love Trip may not have achieved commercial success upon its initial release, it has since garnered a dedicated following among City Pop enthusiasts worldwide. Its re-release on limited edition clear sky blue vinyl is an example to its enduring appeal and significance within the genre.
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Love Trip (Deluxe Edition) (limited numbered gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 71234. Rel: 01 Oct 21
Review: Mamiya Takako cut her teeth in late-'70s Japanese girl group Pao before striking out on her own with 1982 debut album Love Trip. Full of sweet, sugary, synth-laden pop songs that drew on then contemporaneous jazz-funk and soul sounds, the album sold relatively poorly at the time but is now considered something of a classic. It has been proceeded by a seven-inch single offering up two of the record's more sought-after cuts, but now this deluxe edition offers the ultimate collector's piece. It's packed with undeniably loved-up gems, FM synth sounds, soft focus sax solos and bubbly jazz-funk bottom-ends.
… Read morePlayed by: Mukatsuku Records Chart
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Love Trip (reissue) (limited pink vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7246. Rel: 04 Aug 23
Review: This is a reissue of a sole 1982 LP, Love Trip, by Takako Mamiya, Japanese singer who's been the subject of many an enquiry as to what happened after she "disappeared" from the music scene. Fabled for its mystique - which sprang from the initially nearly un-track-downable nature of the singer herself - the album is noted for its hazy aura, which exemplifies the more elusive ends of Japanese AOR and city pop in the same breath.
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Love Trip (reissue) (limited translucent sky blue vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7278. Rel: 30 Jul 24
Review: Takako Mamiya's Love Trip stands as a shimmering gem in the realm of Japanese City Pop and AOR. Released in 1982 as her only album, it exudes a timeless allure that is ideal for the resurgence in this style. The album's production, spearheaded by a talented ensemble of musicians including Genji Sawai and Yoshihiro Naruse, is nothing short of exemplary. Mamiya's vocals effortlessly glide over smooth jazz-infused melodies, painting a picture of nighttime introspection and melancholic longing. From the sultry allure of 'Love Trip' to the introspective musings of 'Midnight Joke,' each track shows Mamiya's ability to evoke a range of emotions through her music. The album's thematic coherence, albeit occasionally disrupted by varied composers, adds to its charm, creating a cohesive sonic journey that transports listeners to a world of moonlit introspection and wistful romance. While Love Trip may not have achieved commercial success upon its initial release, it has since garnered a dedicated following among City Pop enthusiasts worldwide. Its re-release on limited edition clear sky blue vinyl is an example to its enduring appeal and significance within the genre.
… Read moreout of stock $55.18
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Ride & Tie (remastered) (heavyweight vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: UPJY 9262. Rel: 13 May 23
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Uterus Uterus (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7194. Rel: 10 Aug 22
Review: Yumi Murata's Uterus Uterus is a jazz-pop classic from 1985. Yumi is a vocal coach and former singer who was active from the late 70s and through the 80s before opening her own Murata Yumi Vocal Training Room in 1991 and teaching ever since. This long-player was a later one out of the seven she released in all and is one of her most popular as it mixes up fusion, new wave, funk, pop and jazz across synth sounds. These are enjoyable and sophisticated sounds from this talented vocalist.
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Nijimadeno Cinderella: Friday Magic (reissue) (limited LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: UPJY 9226. Rel: 05 Sep 22
Review: An underground J-pop sensation of her time, Meiko Nakahara was one of Eastworld's cash cows (the label's parent company was Toshiba, which gives you some guess as to how commercially-oriented their roster and music was!). Nijimadeno Cinderella (Friday Magic) was her second album, and featured myriad references to classical literature and fantasy in the name of pop ethereality. This reissue, timeless in its pushing of the J-pop precursor kayokyoku, comes at no better time!
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Soul
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Dream Cruise (reissue) (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7107. Rel: 17 Jun 21
Review: If you aren't won over by the cover of this 1984 classic alone, you must have a stoney heart. That clean design and azure blue sea under an expansive sky and endless horizon captures the mood of the music perfectly. It's all kitchy Balearic grooves with sexy 80s sax lines way up high. The Rhodes chords are superb cocktail drinking accompaniments and the funky drums are more than enough to get you on your toes. There are more sentimental moments along the way to reset the mood, meaning the whole things remains utterly seductive and smooth.
… Read morePlayed by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
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Noriki (reissue) (transluscent sky blue vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7284. Rel: 23 Sep 24
Review: Soichi Noriki's debut album Noriki (1983) showcases a polished blend of City Pop and jazz fusion, characterised by lush production and smooth, professional instrumentation. The album hits all the right notes for fans of the genre and does not lack the adventurous spirit found in Noriki's later esteemed work like Dream Cruise. Tracks like 'You Need Me' and 'Anyway' feature Yurie Kokubu's excellent vocals. 'Do What You Do' also provides a opportunity for her talent to shine. 'Black Duck' adds an edge with its distinct bass and brass sections, while 'Rag Box' stands out with its brisk tempo. Overall, the album excels in technical mastery, offering slick solos and pristine arrangements. Noriki is an enjoyable listen with many moments of excitement.
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Dream Cruise (clear vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7285. Rel: 20 Sep 24
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Review: Ohashi Junko was a real Japanese city pop specialist from the mid -70s onwards. She put put more than 15 albums and 20 Eps and 1983\s Point Zero is one of the most well loved. An original will cost you well over a hundred quid and for good reason: these sort of high energy disco sounds just cannot be slept on, with boogie, funk and soul all colouring the big, glossy grooves. Slower tunes like 'In Your Lovin' brim with slick city cool and the bright lights of a late night urban metropolis, while the strident 'Caught In A Shower' with its huge horn sections will get any floor in a spin. Once the party is over, soundtrack the comedown with sentimental jazz numbers like 'Perfect Melody' and you will round out a lovely evening in style.
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Magical (reissue) (limited gatefold blue vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7247. Rel: 04 Aug 23
Review: Yet another addition to the Japanese city pop intrigue flies through into our laps. This one is a real OG in the style; first released on cassette and LP only in 1984, Magical was one of many albums by prolific singer-songwriter Junko Ohashi to be released via Philips, catapulting her exemplary style of easily listenable, Shibuya-esque slow jams into the limelight. Now a new reissue comes from a certain major label, with songs like the discoid 'Perfume' and the heartfelt 'Isn't It Magic' dazzling once more.
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Full House (limited milky pink vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: PROT 7276. Rel: 02 Aug 24
Review: A lesser-known but electrifyingly slick city pop record (her fourth) by Junko Ohashi. 1979's Full House hears the Japanese singer's graceful but powerful contralto in full collaborative force, paired against the historic instrumental talents of her backing band, Minoya Central Station. Perhaps second only to Ohashi's timeless New York paean, Magical, Full House is yet another discographic dazzler that most likely contributed to the revival of the city pop genre after its retroactive but no less ironic recognition in the popular music sphere by the vaporwave subgenre, future funk. The mood throughout Full House is vital and joyful, suggesting something close to complete emotional fulfilment and idealistic glee on the singer's part - all part of the city pop's objective - its grand plan - to portray metropolitan life as an ultimate ideal.
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Fascination (limited LP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: NJS 754. Rel: 22 Dec 21
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Review: The one and only Ernest Ranglin has been referred to as one of the finest guitarists in the world on many occasions. He is maybe best known for his work with Kingston, Jamaica pianist Monty Alexander, with whom he cooked up the seminal reggae-jazz album Yard Movement. And on this one again they fine some fantastic form, fusing ska, jazz, reggae and rocksteady into bold new forms. Legendary jazz drummer Idris Muhammad also gets in on the act and helps to make this 1996 LP a real masterpiece.
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1989 (limited 3xLP box set + photobook)
Cat: UPJY 9320. Rel: 02 Nov 23
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City Pop Lovers (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: POJD 23002. Rel: 31 Jan 23
out of stock $43.69
