Japan Import Vinyl
Japanese music releases have always had a life of their own. The perfectionism, the uncompromising sound quality, the beautiful covers and the small details that only Japanese presses can deliver. Many Japanese pressings are known for their superior sound, unique mastering and exclusive bonus tracks that never made it onto Western releases. For collectors and nerds, Japan Import is not just a label – it is a seal of quality.
At iMusic you will find a large selection of Japanese vinyl – both new releases and rare imported records that you won't find in your local store. We handpick titles from Japanese labels that pay attention to detail, sound and aesthetics. Here you will find everything from classic J-Pop releases and city pop to Japanese rock, metal, soundtracks and anime-related albums.
Japanese vinyl is often pressed in small runs and sells out quickly, so many of the records here are real collectors' items. Whether you collect rare pressings, hunt for specific obi strips (the distinctive paper bands around the cover), or just want the best sound quality, you'll find something here to strike a chord with your music nerd.
Explore our selection of Japanese vinyl and Japan Import releases below – and feel the difference when passion, precision and vinyl meet.
Want to dive even deeper? Also check out our selection of Japan Import CDs and Anime Films on Blu-Ray, 4K UHD and DVD . If you're more into Korean music than Japanese, you can also check out our selection of K-pop vinyls .
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/543/4580051153543.jpg?eddie-higgins-2025-smoke-gets-in-your-eyes-lp&class=scaled&v=1771367084)
![Cover for Gotsu Totsu Kotsu · Bloodstained Journey The Best Collection (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Kirinji · Free Soul Kirinji (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/686/4549767372686.jpg?kirinji-2026-free-soul-kirinji-lp&class=scaled&v=1786464911)
![Cover for Kimura Keiko · Style - Limited Edition (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/337/4549767368337.jpg?kimura-keiko-2026-style-limited-edition-lp&class=scaled&v=1791366179)
![Cover for Towa Tei · Touch (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/811/4549767185811.jpg?towa-tei-2023-touch-lp&class=scaled&v=1686451652)
![Cover for Dave Allen · Dna Of Dma (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/334/3760300317334.jpg?dave-allen-2022-dna-of-dma-lp&class=scaled&v=1650353877)
![Cover for Phil Woods · You And The Night And The Music (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/048/4580051153048.jpg?phil-woods-2024-you-and-the-night-and-the-music-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472411)
![Cover for Eddie -Quintet- Higgins · Moonlight Becomes You (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/027/4580051152027.jpg?eddie-quintet-higgins-2022-moonlight-becomes-you-lp&class=scaled&v=1645166917)
![Cover for De Lorians · That's Life (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/862/4571339400862.jpg?de-lorians-2023-that-s-life-lp&class=scaled&v=1664137179)
![Cover for Sahib Shihab · Seeds (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/978/4995879074978.jpg?sahib-shihab-2025-seeds-lp&class=scaled&v=1737986728)
![Cover for Sheriff Lindo & The Hammer · Ten Dubs That Shook The World (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4560283212195.jpg?sheriff-lindo-the-hammer-2025-ten-dubs-that-shook-the-world-lp&class=scaled&v=1754742772)
![Cover for All Hail Y.t X Cedar Laws · Player Made (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/140/4582695060140.jpg?all-hail-y-t-x-cedar-laws-2025-player-made-lp&class=scaled&v=1664768756)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Myself (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/293/4524135141293.jpg?miki-matsubara-2023-myself-lp&class=scaled&v=1690676890)
![Cover for Takako Mamiya · Love Trip (LP) [Audiophile Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/294/4988031813294.jpg?takako-mamiya-2026-love-trip-lp&class=scaled&v=1792504625)
![Cover for Happy End (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/886/4988003635886.jpg?happy-end-2024-happy-end-lp&class=scaled&v=1733972349)
![Cover for Ueno No Mori Brass · Brass Fantasia II (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/311/4988008091311.jpg?ueno-no-mori-brass-2022-brass-fantasia-ii-lp&class=scaled&v=1663869118)
![Cover for Phil Quintet Woods · Ballads & Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/840/4580051153840.jpg?phil-quintet-woods-2025-ballads-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1766928083)
![Cover for Motoharu Sano · Where Are You Now (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/600/4560277511600.jpg?motoharu-sano-2023-where-are-you-now-lp&class=scaled&v=1673136639)
![Cover for Micah Thomas · Piano Solo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/154/3760300319154.jpg?micah-thomas-2022-piano-solo-lp&class=scaled&v=1663809118)
![Cover for Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin · Brasil (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/306/4524135184306.jpg?lee-ritenour-dave-grusin-2024-brasil-lp&class=scaled&v=1728673924)
![Cover for Mute Beat · March (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/482/4524135202482.jpg?mute-beat-2024-march-lp&class=scaled&v=1733799344)
![Cover for Rahsaan Roland Kirk · Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/407/4571524500407.jpg?rahsaan-roland-kirk-2022-live-at-ronnie-scott-s-1963-lp&class=scaled&v=1660319433)
![Cover for Buzz · Glass Window / Tokyo Samba (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/415/4988003583415.jpg?buzz-2021-glass-window-tokyo-samba-lp&class=scaled&v=1652827363)
![Cover for Tsuyoshi Yamamoto · Live at Body & Soul Best Selection Vol. 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/120/4988044136120.jpg?tsuyoshi-yamamoto-2026-live-at-body-soul-best-selection-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1773002218)
![Cover for Heatwave · Hashira (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/269/4560427470269.jpg?heatwave-2022-hashira-lp&class=scaled&v=1662310467)
![Cover for Bananagun · The True Story Of Bananagun (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/144/5060626462144.jpg?bananagun-2020-the-true-story-of-bananagun-lp&class=scaled&v=1589930030)
![Cover for Ivanovici / Warshawsky / Brauner · Lounge Jewels: Sharon Brauner Sings Yiddish (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/563/4260123642563.jpg?ivanovici-warshawsky-brauner-2017-lounge-jewels-sharon-brauner-sings-yiddish-lp&class=scaled&v=1484598321)
![Cover for Bill Crow Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/604/4580051153604.jpg?bill-crow-quartet-2025-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1772282971)
![Cover for Senri Oe · Poignant Kisses (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/357/4560427452357.jpg?senri-oe-2023-poignant-kisses-lp&class=scaled&v=1613076574)
![Cover for John Cage & Lowell Cross & Toshi Ichiyanag & Davi · Appearance / Music For Solo Performer Compositions By Toshi Ichiyanagi And Alvin L (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/813/4560283215813.jpg?john-cage-lowell-cross-toshi-ichiyanag-davi-2026-appearance-music-for-solo-performer-compositions-by-toshi-ichiyanagi-and-alvin-l-lp&class=scaled&v=1777108923)
![Cover for Henderson,ron / Choice of Colour · Hooked on Your Love: Rare Tracks (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/175/4995879071175.jpg?henderson-ron-choice-of-colour-2021-hooked-on-your-love-rare-tracks-lp&class=scaled&v=1618358869)
![Cover for Erik Tagg · Rendez Vous (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/832/4995879077832.jpg?erik-tagg-2022-rendez-vous-lp&class=scaled&v=1644966582)
![Cover for Roland Hanna Trio · Dream (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/352/4580051153352.jpg?roland-hanna-trio-2024-dream-lp&class=scaled&v=1729545498)
![Cover for Touch of Class · Love Means Everything (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/434/4995879071434.jpg?touch-of-class-2022-love-means-everything-lp&class=scaled&v=1635958455)
![Cover for Lisako Oshima · Violin Studio Ghibli 2 ~scenery with a View of the Sea~ (LP) [RSD 2026 Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/160/4580278270160.jpg?lisako-oshima-2026-violin-studio-ghibli-2-scenery-with-a-view-of-the-sea-lp&class=scaled&v=1770794853)
![Cover for Keith & Tex · Redux (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/115/3760300316115.jpg?keith-tex-2022-redux-lp&class=scaled&v=1652208268)
![Cover for Merritone Rock Steady 2: This Music Got Soul / Var (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2016)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/221/4571179531221.jpg?merritone-rock-steady-2-this-music-got-soul-var-2016-merritone-rock-steady-2-this-music-got-soul-var-lp&class=scaled&v=1483744119)
![Cover for Ryuichi Sakamoto · Async - Remodels (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/454/4988064778454.jpg?ryuichi-sakamoto-2024-async-remodels-lp&class=scaled&v=1709321886)
![Cover for Tadaaki Misago · Nippon No Koten Geijyutu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/998/4549767350998.jpg?tadaaki-misago-2025-nippon-no-koten-geijyutu-lp&class=scaled&v=1762194761)
![Cover for Philippe Sarde · Mort D'un Pourri (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/703/3760300319703.jpg?philippe-sarde-2022-mort-d-un-pourri-lp&class=scaled&v=1654540138)
![Cover for Moon Haewon & Tsuyoshi Yamamoto · Fascination (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/033/4988044131033.jpg?moon-haewon-tsuyoshi-yamamoto-2025-fascination-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472226)
![Cover for ( O.s.t ) · Ghiblies Episode 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/217/4988008096217.jpg?-o-s-t-2025-ghiblies-episode-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1756213908)
![Cover for Harry Allen Quartet · French Lullaby (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/369/4580051153369.jpg?harry-allen-quartet-2024-french-lullaby-lp&class=scaled&v=1786445827)
![Cover for Makoto & The Sunset Gang Kubota · Hawaii Champroo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/489/4526180566489.jpg?makoto-the-sunset-gang-kubota-2021-hawaii-champroo-lp&class=scaled&v=1625452593)
![Cover for Vladimir Shafranov Trio · How High the Moon (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/348/4580051152348.jpg?vladimir-shafranov-trio-2022-how-high-the-moon-lp&class=scaled&v=1681763540)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · La Alteracion + 4 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/901/4988031591901.jpg?akina-nakamori-2023-la-alteracion-4-lp&class=scaled&v=1702370763)
![Cover for ANRI · Funtime (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/447/4570159060447.jpg?anri-2025-funtime-lp&class=scaled&v=1748850481)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · New Best (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/635/4580051153635.jpg?nicki-parrott-2025-new-best-lp&class=scaled&v=1743960102)
![Cover for Barry Trio Harris · Last Time I Saw Paris (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/102/4580051152102.jpg?barry-trio-harris-2022-last-time-i-saw-paris-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261870)
![Cover for Grey October Sound · Lo-Fi Ghibli 3 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/239/4995879083239.jpg?grey-october-sound-2026-lo-fi-ghibli-3-lp&class=scaled&v=1781803890)
![Cover for Wa Yo Set · Mo Money Mo Problems (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/183/4988044126183.jpg?wa-yo-set-2025-mo-money-mo-problems-lp&class=scaled&v=1761824749)
![Cover for Compilation · Sharayet El Disco: Egyptian Disco & Boogie Cassette Tracks 1982-1992 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/282/3700604738282.jpg?compilation-2022-sharayet-el-disco-egyptian-disco-boogie-cassette-tracks-1982-1992-lp&class=scaled&v=1649817483)
![Cover for King Tubbys: Sound Clash Dubplate Style Pt 2 / Var (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/778/4571179532778.jpg?king-tubbys-sound-clash-dubplate-style-pt-2-var-2017-king-tubbys-sound-clash-dubplate-style-pt-2-var-lp&class=scaled&v=1500011695)
![Cover for Happy End (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/587/4547366692587.jpg?happy-end-2024-happy-end-lp&class=scaled&v=1733665509)
![Cover for Yoko Kanno · Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. - Be Human (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/084/4582757039084.jpg?yoko-kanno-2026-ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-o-s-t-be-human-lp&class=scaled&v=1783410184)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Mood Kayou: Utahime Shouwa Meikyokushuu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/717/4988031604717.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-mood-kayou-utahime-shouwa-meikyokushuu-lp&class=scaled&v=1718803793)
![Cover for New York Trio · Begin the Beguine (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/621/4580051152621.jpg?new-york-trio-2023-begin-the-beguine-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101323)
![Cover for Fishmans · Uchu The Best of Fishmans (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/929/4988031634929.jpg?fishmans-2024-uchu-the-best-of-fishmans-lp&class=scaled&v=1724931164)
![Cover for Eddie Cochran · Vinyl Story (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/686/3760300317686.jpg?eddie-cochran-2022-vinyl-story-lp&class=scaled&v=1655633955)
![Cover for King Tubby · King Tubbys: Soundclash Dubplate Style Part 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/792/4571179532792.jpg?king-tubby-2017-king-tubbys-soundclash-dubplate-style-part-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1499456416)
![Cover for Wailers & U-Roy · My Cup Runneth Over (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/848/3760300313848.jpg?wailers-u-roy-2022-my-cup-runneth-over-lp&class=scaled&v=1623663081)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Utahime 4: My Eggs Benedict (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/731/4988031604731.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-utahime-4-my-eggs-benedict-lp&class=scaled&v=1718682988)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · Go Ahead! (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/156/4547366588156.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-go-ahead-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Hasso Gakudan · Pom Poko 'Original Soundtrack' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/718/4988008094718.jpg?hasso-gakudan-2024-pom-poko-original-soundtrack-lp&class=scaled&v=1727170624)