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 Chilldspot · Ingredients (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Ryuichi Sakamoto · Async (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/430/4988064778430.jpg?ryuichi-sakamoto-2024-async-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 Haruka Nakamura · Aoi Mori 3 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/777/4560452131777.jpg?haruka-nakamura-2024-aoi-mori-3-lp&class=scaled&v=1740890342)
![Cover for Thee Michelle Gun Elephant · Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter (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-lp&class=scaled&v=1761548360)
![Cover for Alexis Cole · You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/065/4580051152065.jpg?alexis-cole-2022-you-d-be-so-nice-to-come-home-to-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261833)
![Cover for City Music Tokyo Multiple / Various (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/674/4571524500674.jpg?city-music-tokyo-multiple-various-2024-city-music-tokyo-multiple-various-lp&class=scaled&v=1718298244)
![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 Mickey Curtis to Samurai · Kappa (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/620/4988031399620.jpg?mickey-curtis-to-samurai-2020-kappa-lp&class=scaled&v=1727994370)
![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 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 Babymetal · Live At Tokyo Dome Babymetal World Tour 2016 Legend - Metal Resistance - (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/810/4988061380810.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-at-tokyo-dome-babymetal-world-tour-2016-legend-metal-resistance-lp&class=scaled&v=1623847583)
![Cover for Fishmans · Oh! Mountain (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/483/4988013729483.jpg?fishmans-2021-oh-mountain-lp&class=scaled&v=1633449552)
![Cover for Isao Suzuki · Orangutan (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/291/4547366681291.jpg?isao-suzuki-2025-orangutan-lp&class=scaled&v=1746098745)
![Cover for Matsushita Makoto · The Pressures and the Pleasures <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2019)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/911/4943674301911.jpg?matsushita-makoto-2019-the-pressures-and-the-pleasures-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1596390317)
![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 Pokemon Music Collective (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/571/4988031620571.jpg?pokemon-music-collective-2024-pokemon-music-collective-lp&class=scaled&v=1718381885)
![Cover for Spanky Wilson · Spankin' Brand New (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/877/4995879078877.jpg?spanky-wilson-2022-spankin-brand-new-lp&class=scaled&v=1665911509)
![Cover for MR. BIG · The BIG Finish Live (LP) [Japan Import Limited edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/798/4895241432798.jpg?mr-big-2024-the-big-finish-live-lp&class=scaled&v=1721373093)
![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 Black Moon · Enta Da Stage (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/856/4995879077856.jpg?black-moon-2022-enta-da-stage-lp&class=scaled&v=1708934037)
![Cover for Brief Encounter · We Want to Play <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/112/4995879078112.jpg?brief-encounter-2022-we-want-to-play-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1649183904)
![Cover for Manu Dibango · Afrovision (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/824/3760300313824.jpg?manu-dibango-2021-afrovision-lp&class=scaled&v=1621426738)
![Cover for Maurice White · Manifestation (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/275/4995879074275.jpg?maurice-white-2024-manifestation-lp&class=scaled&v=1718087567)
![Cover for Maria Muldaur · Louisiana Love Call (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/794/4995879074794.jpg?maria-muldaur-2024-louisiana-love-call-lp&class=scaled&v=1732547978)
![Cover for Toshiyuki & The New Herd Miyama · Yottsu No Jazz Composition (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/060/4988031566060.jpg?toshiyuki-the-new-herd-miyama-2023-yottsu-no-jazz-composition-lp&class=scaled&v=1685214117)
![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 Asako Toki · Peppermint Time (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/407/4988064871407.jpg?asako-toki-2024-peppermint-time-lp&class=scaled&v=1752275703)
![Cover for Lee Konitz · Brazilian Serenade (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/119/4580051152119.jpg?lee-konitz-2022-brazilian-serenade-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261879)
![Cover for Akira Miyazawa & Soul Leon · Karajishi Botan: Soul Tenor & Flute Ninkyouden (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/831/4988003651831.jpg?akira-miyazawa-soul-leon-2025-karajishi-botan-soul-tenor-flute-ninkyouden-lp&class=scaled&v=1769798023)
![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 Kenny Barron Trio · Minor Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/638/4580051152638.jpg?kenny-barron-trio-2023-minor-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101344)
![Cover for Game Music · Needy Girl Overdose / O.s.t. (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/145/4580798267145.jpg?game-music-2022-needy-girl-overdose-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1652811197)
![Cover for Bootsy Collins · Hip Hop Lollipop (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/832/4995879064832.jpg?bootsy-collins-2022-hip-hop-lollipop-lp&class=scaled&v=1669223171)
![Cover for Tatsuo Hayashi · Super Percussion Vol. 1 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/633/4988007301633.jpg?tatsuo-hayashi-2022-super-percussion-vol-1-lp&class=scaled&v=1660574594)
![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 Tatsuro Yamashita · Circus Town (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/163/4547366588163.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-circus-town-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Eric Alexander Quartet · Gentle Ballads (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/877/4580051151877.jpg?eric-alexander-quartet-2021-gentle-ballads-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261344)
![Cover for Chelmico · Cozy (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/798/4943674337798.jpg?chelmico-2021-cozy-lp&class=scaled&v=1633175467)
![Cover for Kosuke Mine · Morning Tide / Mine Kosuke First (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/091/4988031566091.jpg?kosuke-mine-2023-morning-tide-mine-kosuke-first-lp&class=scaled&v=1685214117)
![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 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 Final Fantasy · Modulation - Final Fantasy Arrangement Album (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/708/4988601469708.jpg?final-fantasy-2022-modulation-final-fantasy-arrangement-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1663697327)
![Cover for Lisa Ono · Bossa Carioca (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/567/4988031575567.jpg?lisa-ono-2023-bossa-carioca-lp&class=scaled&v=1685006337)
![Cover for Average Guyz · First Come First Served (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/831/4995879074831.jpg?average-guyz-2024-first-come-first-served-lp&class=scaled&v=1734037095)
![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 Miles Davis · Kind Of Blue (Stereo) (LP) [Limited Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/965/4547366450965.jpg?miles-davis-2020-kind-of-blue-stereo-lp&class=scaled&v=1652260658)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Cage (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/762/4988031604762.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-cage-lp&class=scaled&v=1718765910)
![Cover for Fishmans · Neo Yankees' Holiday (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4988013639195.jpg?fishmans-2021-neo-yankees-holiday-lp&class=scaled&v=1632668747)
![Cover for The Brand New Heavies · Never Stop (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/637/4995879076637.jpg?the-brand-new-heavies-2024-never-stop-lp&class=scaled&v=1707451262)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Tenderly – Best of Eddie Higgins (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/437/4580051153437.jpg?eddie-higgins-2024-tenderly-best-of-eddie-higgins-lp&class=scaled&v=1735574009)
![Cover for Fire Bomber · Macross 7 Ultra Fire!! Fire Bo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/965/4582757031965.jpg?fire-bomber-2024-macross-7-ultra-fire-fire-bo-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059502)
![Cover for The O`jays · Crossroads of Life / Gotta Get My Broom out <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/311/4995879745311.jpg?the-o-jays-2022-crossroads-of-life-gotta-get-my-broom-out-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1674807811)
![Cover for Young Gun Silver Fox · Whatcha Gonna Do For Me? / Private Paradise (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/863/4995879064863.jpg?young-gun-silver-fox-2022-whatcha-gonna-do-for-me-private-paradise-lp&class=scaled&v=1665069116)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Shigan Raisan (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/216/4988008093216.jpg?ningen-isu-2024-shigan-raisan-lp&class=scaled&v=1719613353)
![Cover for Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe · A Sprit Speaks (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/433/4995879078433.jpg?descendants-of-mike-and-phoebe-2022-a-sprit-speaks-lp&class=scaled&v=1653049861)
![Cover for Penny Goodwin · Live <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/945/4995879078945.jpg?penny-goodwin-2022-live-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1659607726)
![Cover for Archie Shepp Quartet · French Ballads (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/185/4580051153185.jpg?archie-shepp-quartet-2024-french-ballads-lp&class=scaled&v=1728673128)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Sayonara Boku No Tomodachi (Goodbye My Friend) (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/970/4988031591970.jpg?doji-morita-2023-sayonara-boku-no-tomodachi-goodbye-my-friend-7-&class=scaled&v=1722576176)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · Papa Loves Mambo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/444/4580051153444.jpg?nicki-parrott-2024-papa-loves-mambo-lp&class=scaled&v=1735574038)
![Cover for Otis Rush · Groaning The Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/973/4995879079973.jpg?otis-rush-2023-groaning-the-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1686238001)
![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 Ningenisu · Nijyusseiki Sousou Kyoku (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/918/4988008090918.jpg?ningenisu-2022-nijyusseiki-sousou-kyoku-lp&class=scaled&v=1660439296)
![Cover for Silvia Iriondo · Tierra Sin Mal (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2018)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/582/4988225100582.jpg?silvia-iriondo-2018-tierra-sin-mal-lp&class=scaled&v=1652259837)
![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 Prince Billy Mahdi Wright · You Got Dat Wright (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/623/4995879075623.jpg?prince-billy-mahdi-wright-2025-you-got-dat-wright-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472305)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Manatsu No Yo No Yume (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/714/4988008092714.jpg?ningen-isu-2023-manatsu-no-yo-no-yume-lp&class=scaled&v=1701559356)
![Cover for Gackt · Another World / Last Song (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/335/4988007308335.jpg?gackt-2024-another-world-last-song-lp&class=scaled&v=1718855866)
![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 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 Omura Kenji · First Step <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4988031590195.jpg?omura-kenji-2023-first-step-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059541)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Bokutachi No Shippai (Our Failure) (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/987/4988031591987.jpg?doji-morita-2023-bokutachi-no-shippai-our-failure-7-&class=scaled&v=1720643368)
![Cover for Epmd · Crossover / Brothers from Brentwood L.i. (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/932/4988031418932.jpg?epmd-2024-crossover-brothers-from-brentwood-l-i-7-&class=scaled&v=1685564497)
![Cover for Ted Rosenthal Trio · My Funny Valentine (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/208/4580051153208.jpg?ted-rosenthal-trio-2024-my-funny-valentine-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059553)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Celluloid No Shoujo (Celluloid Girl) (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/994/4988031591994.jpg?doji-morita-2023-celluloid-no-shoujo-celluloid-girl-7-&class=scaled&v=1719254304)
![Cover for Capsule · Metro Pulse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/156/4943674340156.jpg?capsule-2023-metro-pulse-lp&class=scaled&v=1684730038)
![Cover for Muro · Diggin' 'groove Diggers' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/485/4995879079485.jpg?muro-2023-diggin-groove-diggers-lp&class=scaled&v=1698948145)
![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 Tommie Young · Do You Still Feel The Same Way (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/976/4995879078976.jpg?tommie-young-2022-do-you-still-feel-the-same-way-lp&class=scaled&v=1669956556)