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 Babymetal · Live in London - Babymetal World Tour 2014 - <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/735/4988061380735.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-in-london-babymetal-world-tour-2014-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1624004560)
![Cover for Masaki Matsubara · Painted Woman (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/975/4524135182975.jpg?masaki-matsubara-2024-painted-woman-lp&class=scaled&v=1728544773)
![Cover for Mrs. Green Apple · Unity (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Poison Girl Friend · Love Me (LP) [JAPAN IMPORT edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/536/4549767345536.jpg?poison-girl-friend-2025-love-me-lp&class=scaled&v=1743428733)
![Cover for Leon Lai · Personal Feeling <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/368/4988031754368.jpg?leon-lai-2025-personal-feeling-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1752489226)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/768/4580051152768.jpg?nicki-parrott-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1718547940)
![Cover for Philippe Cohen Solal & Mike Lindsay · Outsider (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/475/3700187673475.jpg?philippe-cohen-solal-mike-lindsay-2021-outsider-lp&class=scaled&v=1611707271)
![Cover for Hiroyuki Sawano · Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Circe Original Soundtrack (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/867/4580547060867.jpg?hiroyuki-sawano-2026-mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-s-flash-the-witch-of-circe-original-soundtrack-lp&class=scaled&v=1773806652)
![Cover for Valerie Carter · Lost Tapes Vol 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/348/4571167369348.jpg?valerie-carter-2022-lost-tapes-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1646150079)
![Cover for Metafive · Metaatem <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/388/4943674336388.jpg?metafive-2022-metaatem-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1659485443)
![Cover for Marc Johnson · The Sound of Summer Running <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/326/4988031752326.jpg?marc-johnson-2025-the-sound-of-summer-running-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1750577504)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins & Scott Hami · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/543/4580051153543.jpg?eddie-higgins-scott-hami-2025-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1771367084)
![Cover for Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra · High Numbers (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/099/4945817961099.jpg?tokyo-ska-paradise-orchestra-2025-high-numbers-lp&class=scaled&v=1754473322)
![Cover for Tofubeats · Tbep (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/707/4943674317707.jpg?tofubeats-2020-tbep-lp&class=scaled&v=1722348033)
![Cover for Michael Brecker · Nearness of You the Ballad Book <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/333/4988031752333.jpg?michael-brecker-2025-nearness-of-you-the-ballad-book-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1750291964)
![Cover for Compilation · Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/550/4549767345550.jpg?compilation-2025-ryukyu-rare-groove-crossover-okinawa-jazz-funk-1964-1984-lp&class=scaled&v=1761103479)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Ningen Shikkaku (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/512/4988008090512.jpg?ningen-isu-2022-ningen-shikkaku-lp&class=scaled&v=1660578469)
![Cover for Iri · Juice <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/977/4988002936977.jpg?iri-2024-juice-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1719565073)
![Cover for Shonen Knife · Shonen Knife / Minna Tanoshiku (LP) [Limited Japan Import Green edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/722/4995879608722.jpg?shonen-knife-2025-shonen-knife-minna-tanoshiku-lp&class=scaled&v=1759828597)
![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 Sonny Stitt · When Sonny Blows Blue (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/549/4995879078549.jpg?sonny-stitt-2021-when-sonny-blows-blue-lp&class=scaled&v=1657199791)
![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 Ice · Spectrum (2023 Remastering) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/838/4988031570838.jpg?ice-2023-spectrum-2023-remastering-lp&class=scaled&v=1685295003)
![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 Iri · Sparkle <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/984/4988002936984.jpg?iri-2024-sparkle-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1720394991)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Paradise Beach (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/944/4524135009944.jpg?miki-matsubara-2022-paradise-beach-lp&class=scaled&v=1655768966)
![Cover for Hasso Gakudan · Pom Poko 'Image Album' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/619/4988008094619.jpg?hasso-gakudan-2024-pom-poko-image-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1727170629)
![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 9mm Parabellum Bullet · Vampire (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/845/4988031570845.jpg?9mm-parabellum-bullet-2023-vampire-lp&class=scaled&v=1683916512)
![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 Sweetbox · Everything's Gonna Be Alright / Life Is Cool (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/991/4542114776991.jpg?sweetbox-2025-everything-s-gonna-be-alright-life-is-cool-lp&class=scaled&v=1780144731)
![Cover for Scott Hamilton · My Funny Valentine (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/567/4580051153567.jpg?scott-hamilton-2025-my-funny-valentine-lp&class=scaled&v=1759478083)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · Moon River (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/314/4580051153314.jpg?nicki-parrott-2024-moon-river-lp&class=scaled&v=1750327983)
![Cover for Joe Trio Beck · Brazilian Dreamin (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/826/4580051153826.jpg?joe-trio-beck-2025-brazilian-dreamin-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472438)
![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 · Ten Dubs That Shook the World (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4560283212195.jpg?sheriff-lindo-2025-ten-dubs-that-shook-the-world-lp&class=scaled&v=1754742772)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Cool Cut (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/884/4524135198884.jpg?miki-matsubara-2024-cool-cut-lp&class=scaled&v=1725616247)
![Cover for Midori Hara · Mido (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/349/4549767165349.jpg?midori-hara-2022-mido-lp&class=scaled&v=1662475281)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Lady Bounce (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/891/4524135198891.jpg?miki-matsubara-2024-lady-bounce-lp&class=scaled&v=1725616262)
![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 Babymetal · Live At Wembley Babymetal World Tour 2016 Kicks Off At The Sse Arena (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/780/4988061380780.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-at-wembley-babymetal-world-tour-2016-kicks-off-at-the-sse-arena-lp&class=scaled&v=1623847582)
![Cover for Twice · Celebrate (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/637/4943674366637.jpg?twice-2022-celebrate-lp&class=scaled&v=1668582596)
![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 Happy End · Happy End <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/886/4988003635886.jpg?happy-end-2024-happy-end-limited-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 Lightnin' Hopkins · Lightnin' And The Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/089/4995879079089.jpg?lightnin-hopkins-2023-lightnin-and-the-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1674022629)
![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 Fishmans · King Master George (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/096/4988013639096.jpg?fishmans-2021-king-master-george-lp&class=scaled&v=1632668747)
![Cover for Bill Crow Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Audiophile Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/338/4580051153338.jpg?bill-crow-quartet-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1730812018)
![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 Al Johnson · Peaceful (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/566/4995879077566.jpg?al-johnson-2021-peaceful-lp&class=scaled&v=1642110790)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Zero Album -Utahime 2- (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/670/4988031604670.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-zero-album-utahime-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1718602048)
![Cover for Lucid Express · Instant Comfort (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/942/4995879082942.jpg?lucid-express-2026-instant-comfort-lp&class=scaled&v=1777017488)
![Cover for Sakamoto Ryuichi · Async <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/430/4988064778430.jpg?sakamoto-ryuichi-2024-async-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1720943495)
![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 Thee Michelle Gun Elephant · Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/113/4549767346113.jpg?thee-michelle-gun-elephant-2025-rodeo-tandem-beat-specter-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1761548360)
![Cover for Super Trio · Untitled (LP) [Audiophile Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/345/4580051153345.jpg?super-trio-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1728552228)
![Cover for Himiko Kikuchi · All Right (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/841/4988004187841.jpg?himiko-kikuchi-2026-all-right-lp&class=scaled&v=1784892674)
![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 Ningen Isu · Rashoumon (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/819/4988008090819.jpg?ningen-isu-2022-rashoumon-lp&class=scaled&v=1660577973)
![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 Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1 & 2 / Various (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/637/4549767325637.jpg?sensational-jazz-70-vol-1-2-various-2024-sensational-jazz-70-vol-1-2-various-lp&class=scaled&v=1727422259)
![Cover for Merritone Rock Steady 1: Shanty Town Curfew / Var (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2016)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/207/4571179531207.jpg?merritone-rock-steady-1-shanty-town-curfew-var-2016-merritone-rock-steady-1-shanty-town-curfew-var-lp&class=scaled&v=1468309239)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Hoochie Koo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/615/4988008092615.jpg?ningen-isu-2023-hoochie-koo-lp&class=scaled&v=1720027150)
![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)