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 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 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 Ricardo Marrero · Babalonia / And We'll Make Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/979/4995879064979.jpg?ricardo-marrero-2023-babalonia-and-we-ll-make-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1713799792)
![Cover for Grey October Sound · Lo-fi City Pop <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/829/4995879079829.jpg?grey-october-sound-2023-lo-fi-city-pop-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1680446297)
![Cover for All That Jazz · Evening! (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/701/4995879607701.jpg?all-that-jazz-2022-evening-lp&class=scaled&v=1656472592)
![Cover for Rip Slyme · Masterpiece (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/944/4524135009944.jpg?miki-matsubara-2023-paradise-beach-lp&class=scaled&v=1655768966)
![Cover for Ingram · He's Mine / What else Can I Say <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/937/4995879062937.jpg?ingram-2022-he-s-mine-what-else-can-i-say-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1650917705)
![Cover for Messengers Incorporated · Twenty Four Hours a Day/ Rejoice (7") [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/434/4995879745434.jpg?messengers-incorporated-2022-twenty-four-hours-a-day-rejoice-7-&class=scaled&v=1643808553)
![Cover for Sixteen Nineteen Bad Ass Band (1619) · Nothing Can Stop My Loving You / Step Out (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/986/4995879064986.jpg?sixteen-nineteen-bad-ass-band-1619-2023-nothing-can-stop-my-loving-you-step-out-lp&class=scaled&v=1687579293)
![Cover for Fieh · 3 <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/507/4995879076507.jpg?fieh-2023-3-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1687006704)
![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 Hilton Felton · The Power of Love (It's in My Heart) / Spreading Fever (Part 1) <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/965/4995879063965.jpg?hilton-felton-2023-the-power-of-love-it-s-in-my-heart-spreading-fever-part-1-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1742634180)
![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 Ed Motta · Behind The Tea Chronicles (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/767/4995879076767.jpg?ed-motta-2023-behind-the-tea-chronicles-lp&class=scaled&v=1694503086)
![Cover for Cal Green · Trippin` with Cal Green <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/815/4995879078815.jpg?cal-green-2022-trippin-with-cal-green-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1662217783)
![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 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 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 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 Samuel Purdey · Musically Adrift (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/213/4995879074213.jpg?samuel-purdey-2024-musically-adrift-lp&class=scaled&v=1722359776)
![Cover for Brief Encounter · Get Right Down - the Complete 70s Singles and More <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/542/4995879077542.jpg?brief-encounter-2022-get-right-down-the-complete-70s-singles-and-more-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1641938761)
![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 The Sidewinders · Flatfoot Hustlin` <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/220/4995879074220.jpg?the-sidewinders-2024-flatfoot-hustlin-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1728836874)
![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 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 Kumiko Hara · Unhappy Birthday (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/685/4988031509685.jpg?kumiko-hara-2022-unhappy-birthday-lp&class=scaled&v=1652755960)
![Cover for Ingram · Ingram Kingdom (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/327/4995879078327.jpg?ingram-2022-ingram-kingdom-lp&class=scaled&v=1649884224)
![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 Nicki Parrott · The Look Of Love (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/079/4580051153079.jpg?nicki-parrott-2024-the-look-of-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1706881749)
![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 Final Fantasy · Final Fantasy Tactics Best Selection - O.s.t. (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/930/4988601471930.jpg?final-fantasy-2025-final-fantasy-tactics-best-selection-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1754029807)
![Cover for Black Moon · Buck Em Down (Da Beatminerz Remix) / Enta Da Stage <limited> (7") [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/764/4995879064764.jpg?black-moon-2022-buck-em-down-da-beatminerz-remix-enta-da-stage-limited-7-&class=scaled&v=1652413413)
![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 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 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 Smooth Reunion · Cleaning Up The Business (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/641/4995879080641.jpg?smooth-reunion-2024-cleaning-up-the-business-lp&class=scaled&v=1719130340)
![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 Nakamori Akina · Akina Note <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/921/4943674441921.jpg?nakamori-akina-2026-akina-note-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1788780765)
![Cover for Fishmans · Kuchu (Aerial): the Best of Fishmans (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/618/4524135175618.jpg?fishmans-2024-kuchu-aerial-the-best-of-fishmans-lp&class=scaled&v=1724931162)
![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 Smoke · Risin' Up (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/427/4995879071427.jpg?smoke-2021-risin-up-lp&class=scaled&v=1616803911)
![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 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)
![Cover for Weldon Irvine · Diggin' “Groove Diggers” - Best Of Weldon Irvine Selected By Muro (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/272/4995879075272.jpg?weldon-irvine-2025-diggin-groove-diggers-best-of-weldon-irvine-selected-by-muro-lp&class=scaled&v=1742267485)
![Cover for Fred Frith & Totsuzen Danb · Fred Frith & Totsuzen Danball <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/881/4995879079881.jpg?fred-frith-totsuzen-danb-2023-fred-frith-totsuzen-danball-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1678715024)
![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 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 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] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/291/4547366681291.jpg?isao-suzuki-2024-orangutan-lp&class=scaled&v=1746098745)
![Cover for Southside Movement and Jac · You Are the One That I Need <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/317/4995879066317.jpg?southside-movement-and-jac-2025-you-are-the-one-that-i-need-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1752254949)