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 Akina Nakamori · Vampire (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/755/4988031604755.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-vampire-lp&class=scaled&v=1718682988)
![Cover for Elliot Galvin · The Ruin (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Twice · BDZ <LIMITED> (LP) [Limited Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/060/4943674380060.jpg?twice-2023-bdz-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1697102581)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · It's A Poppin' Time (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/194/4547366588194.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-it-s-a-poppin-time-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Knats (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/773/4571524500773.jpg?knats-2025-knats-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059533)
![Cover for Takeo Moriyama · Smile (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/018/4549767348018.jpg?takeo-moriyama-2025-smile-lp&class=scaled&v=1763641794)
![Cover for Peter -Sound Orchester- Thomas · Bruce Lee: The Big Boss (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/507/4015698067507.jpg?peter-sound-orchester-thomas-2020-bruce-lee-the-big-boss-lp&class=scaled&v=1605053199)
![Cover for Masayoshi Takanaka · Alone (LP) [Limited Japan Import - Deep Blue edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/806/4988031775806.jpg?masayoshi-takanaka-2026-alone-lp&class=scaled&v=1752494786)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Christmas Songs Ii (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/938/4580051151938.jpg?eddie-higgins-2021-christmas-songs-ii-lp&class=scaled&v=1652259830)
![Cover for Topics · Giving Up (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/298/4995879071298.jpg?topics-2021-giving-up-lp&class=scaled&v=1627118291)
![Cover for Sambrasa Trio · Em Som Maior (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/071/8435008864071.jpg?sambrasa-trio-2022-em-som-maior-lp&class=scaled&v=1646056063)
![Cover for Fennesz · Mosaic (LP) [Limited, Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/166/4995879075166.jpg?fennesz-2025-mosaic-lp&class=scaled&v=1750872541)
![Cover for Kiyooka,chiho / Ike,takeshi / Ishikawa,keiju · Dragon Ball Z - O.s.t. (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/420/3701627800420.jpg?kiyooka-chiho-ike-takeshi-ishikawa-keiju-2024-dragon-ball-z-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1713871883)
![Cover for Joe Hisaishi · Porco Rosso: Image Album (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/413/4988008087413.jpg?joe-hisaishi-2020-porco-rosso-image-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1613045182)
![Cover for Yuji Nomi · The Cat Returns (Original Soundtrack) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/118/4988008096118.jpg?yuji-nomi-2025-the-cat-returns-original-soundtrack-lp&class=scaled&v=1756213712)
![Cover for First Collection (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/289/4997184188289.jpg?v-a-2024-first-collection-lp&class=scaled&v=1729597036)
![Cover for Jarre Maurice · Lawrence Of Arabia (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/570/3760300317570.jpg?jarre-maurice-2022-lawrence-of-arabia-lp&class=scaled&v=1652171794)
![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 Bill Evans · Vinyl Story Par Luigu Di Giammarino (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/123/3760300319123.jpg?bill-evans-2022-vinyl-story-par-luigu-di-giammarino-lp&class=scaled&v=1666950057)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Paradise Beach (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/944/4524135009944.jpg?miki-matsubara-2023-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 Opeth · Pale Communion (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/027/4526180762027.jpg?opeth-2026-pale-communion-lp&class=scaled&v=1779386709)
![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 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 Compilation · Sensational Jazz 70 Vols. 1-2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/637/4549767325637.jpg?compilation-2024-sensational-jazz-70-vols-1-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1727422259)
![Cover for Bill Charlap Trio · I'm Old Fashioned (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/611/4580051153611.jpg?bill-charlap-trio-2025-i-m-old-fashioned-lp&class=scaled&v=1769267133)
![Cover for Ryo Fukui Trio · Live At Vidro 77 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/948/4582725183948.jpg?ryo-fukui-trio-2026-live-at-vidro-77-lp&class=scaled&v=1782473491)
![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 Babymetal · Babymetal World Tour 2023-2024 Legend Mm 21 Night (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/350/4988061381350.jpg?babymetal-2024-babymetal-world-tour-2023-2024-legend-mm-21-night-lp&class=scaled&v=1714478899)
![Cover for Masayoshi Takanaka · The Man with the Guitar -recorded at Liveteria- (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/237/4547366784237.jpg?masayoshi-takanaka-2026-the-man-with-the-guitar-recorded-at-liveteria-lp&class=scaled&v=1773833579)
![Cover for Django Reinhardt · Vinyl Story (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/679/3760300317679.jpg?django-reinhardt-2022-vinyl-story-lp&class=scaled&v=1655666298)
![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 Tatsuro Yamashita · Ride on Time (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/149/4547366588149.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2025-ride-on-time-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Awich · Okinawan Wuman (Clear Vinyl) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/993/4582725183993.jpg?awich-2026-okinawan-wuman-clear-vinyl-lp&class=scaled&v=1773880922)
![Cover for Aimyon · Seishun No Excitement (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/231/4943674436231.jpg?aimyon-2026-seishun-no-excitement-lp&class=scaled&v=1778734590)
![Cover for Michael Orr and the Book O · Love Will Rise <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/171/4995879079171.jpg?michael-orr-and-the-book-o-2023-love-will-rise-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1675736516)
![Cover for Masahiko Sato · Yamataifu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/084/4988031566084.jpg?masahiko-sato-2023-yamataifu-lp&class=scaled&v=1684910632)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins Trio · Dear Old Stockholm (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/413/4580051153413.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2024-dear-old-stockholm-lp&class=scaled&v=1735573896)
![Cover for Ollie Nightingale · Sweet Surrender (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/430/4995879079430.jpg?ollie-nightingale-2023-sweet-surrender-lp&class=scaled&v=1681463222)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · Spacy (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/170/4547366588170.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-spacy-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Belie (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/748/4988031604748.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-belie-lp&class=scaled&v=1718942746)
![Cover for Fred Hersch · Everybody's Song But My Own (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/652/4580051152652.jpg?fred-hersch-2023-everybody-s-song-but-my-own-lp&class=scaled&v=1687586096)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins Trio · Music of Jobim: Speaking of Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/420/4580051153420.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2024-music-of-jobim-speaking-of-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1735573964)
![Cover for Russ · Chomp 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/709/3760300317709.jpg?russ-2022-chomp-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1646944720)
![Cover for Redman International Dancehall 1985-1989 Var · Redman International Dancehall (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/283/4571179531283.jpg?redman-international-dancehall-1985-1989-var-2017-redman-international-dancehall-lp&class=scaled&v=1511114943)
![Cover for Goat (japan) · New Games / Rhythm & Sound (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/701/4560283217701.jpg?goat-japan-2021-new-games-rhythm-sound-lp&class=scaled&v=1560855654)
![Cover for Fumio Itabashi · Watarase: Voice (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/111/4995879075111.jpg?fumio-itabashi-2025-watarase-voice-lp&class=scaled&v=1752021493)
![Cover for Steve Kuhn Trio · Pavane For A Dead Princess (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/192/4580051153192.jpg?steve-kuhn-trio-2024-pavane-for-a-dead-princess-lp&class=scaled&v=1728423538)
![Cover for Denny Zeitlin Trio · As Long as There's Music (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/683/4580051152683.jpg?denny-zeitlin-trio-2023-as-long-as-there-s-music-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101261)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Christmas Songs 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (1901)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/921/4580051151921.jpg?eddie-higgins-1901-christmas-songs-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1652259831)
![Cover for Ricardo Marrero & the Group · A Taste (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/281/4995879071281.jpg?ricardo-marrero-the-group-2021-a-taste-lp&class=scaled&v=1627825982)
![Cover for Fay · This Is A Blessing (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/793/4995879071793.jpg?fay-2022-this-is-a-blessing-lp&class=scaled&v=1625685107)
![Cover for Epmd · Crossover / Brothers from Brentw (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/932/4988031418932.jpg?epmd-2024-crossover-brothers-from-brentw-7-&class=scaled&v=1685564497)
![Cover for Ted Rosenthal Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/208/4580051153208.jpg?ted-rosenthal-trio-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059553)
![Cover for Minuano · Spring Lovers (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/261/4582782931261.jpg?minuano-2025-spring-lovers-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059516)
![Cover for Mikis Theodorakis · Serpico (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/776/3700604723776.jpg?mikis-theodorakis-2022-serpico-lp&class=scaled&v=1583916146)
![Cover for Heaven And Earth · I Can't Seem To Forget You (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/114/4995879074114.jpg?heaven-and-earth-2024-i-can-t-seem-to-forget-you-lp&class=scaled&v=1720147198)
![Cover for New York Trio · Things We Did Last Summer (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/734/4580051153734.jpg?new-york-trio-2025-things-we-did-last-summer-lp&class=scaled&v=1761839284)
![Cover for Shonen Knife · Minna Tanoshiku Shonen Knife (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/751/4995879079751.jpg?shonen-knife-2025-minna-tanoshiku-shonen-knife-lp&class=scaled&v=1711503800)
![Cover for Eloah · Os Orixas (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2016)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/617/7119691244617.jpg?eloah-2016-os-orixas-lp&class=scaled&v=1491832387)
![Cover for Corner Gang · Stone out of Your Mind (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/962/4995879077962.jpg?corner-gang-2022-stone-out-of-your-mind-lp&class=scaled&v=1642798484)
![Cover for Friction (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/395/4995879608395.jpg?friction-2025-friction-lp&class=scaled&v=1755710979)
![Cover for Ueno No Mori Brass · Brass Fantasia I (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/212/4988008091212.jpg?ueno-no-mori-brass-2022-brass-fantasia-i-lp&class=scaled&v=1663869118)
![Cover for Steve (quartet) Nelson · Jitterbug Waltz (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/181/4580051151181.jpg?steve-quartet-nelson-2021-jitterbug-waltz-lp&class=scaled&v=1613377253)
![Cover for Lightnin` Hopkins · Sings the Blues <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/893/4995879074893.jpg?lightnin-hopkins-2024-sings-the-blues-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1726735702)
![Cover for Fishmans · Chappie Don't Cry (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/990/4988013638990.jpg?fishmans-2021-chappie-don-t-cry-lp&class=scaled&v=1632668747)
![Cover for Ayumi Hamasaki · My Story (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/775/4988064637775.jpg?ayumi-hamasaki-2025-my-story-lp&class=scaled&v=1781335993)
![Cover for Barbara · Premiers Micros (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/055/3760300319055.jpg?barbara-2022-premiers-micros-lp&class=scaled&v=1652698912)
![Cover for Game Music · Chrono Cross: the Radical Dreamers (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/524/4988601469524.jpg?game-music-2022-chrono-cross-the-radical-dreamers-lp&class=scaled&v=1648300065)
![Cover for Compilation · Chillhop: Essentials Winter 2021 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/294/3760300318294.jpg?compilation-2022-chillhop-essentials-winter-2021-lp&class=scaled&v=1653789268)
![Cover for Serge Gainsbourg · Premiers Tubes Live (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/062/3760300319062.jpg?serge-gainsbourg-2022-premiers-tubes-live-lp&class=scaled&v=1652435594)