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 Taeko Onuki · Sunshower (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Francis Lai · Emmanuelle II - L'anti Vierge (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/323/3700403517323.jpg?francis-lai-2022-emmanuelle-ii-l-anti-vierge-lp&class=scaled&v=1650525471)
![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 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 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 Les Mccann · Essential Works 1960 - 1962 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/490/3760300312490.jpg?les-mccann-2022-essential-works-1960-1962-lp&class=scaled&v=1652385423)
![Cover for Memory of Creamy Mami (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/612/4988008093612.jpg?v-a-2024-memory-of-creamy-mami-lp&class=scaled&v=1714635915)
![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 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 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 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 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 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 Casiopea · Recorded Live and Best - Early Alfa Years (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/202/4547366795202.jpg?casiopea-2026-recorded-live-and-best-early-alfa-years-lp&class=scaled&v=1774392652)
![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 John Cage, Lowell Cross, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Alvin Lucier and David Tudor · Appearance / Music for Solo Performer: Compositions by Toshi Ichiyanagi and Alvin Lucier (Feat. John Cage and David Tudor) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/813/4560283215813.jpg?john-cage-lowell-cross-toshi-ichiyanagi-alvin-lucier-and-david-tudor-2026-appearance-music-for-solo-performer-compositions-by-toshi-ichiyanagi-and-alvin-lucier-feat-john-cage-and-david-tudor-lp&class=scaled&v=1777108923)
![Cover for Sensational Jazz '70 Vol. 1 & 2 / Various · Sensational Jazz 70 Vols. 1-2 (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-vols-1-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1727422259)
![Cover for Grey October Sound · Lo-Fi Ghibli 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/503/4995879074503.jpg?grey-october-sound-2024-lo-fi-ghibli-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1718261706)
![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 Peggy Lee · Essential Works 1941-1960 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/520/3760300312520.jpg?peggy-lee-2022-essential-works-1941-1960-lp&class=scaled&v=1647384522)
![Cover for Seiichi Nakamura · Wolfs Theme (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/017/4988004184017.jpg?seiichi-nakamura-2026-wolfs-theme-lp&class=scaled&v=1774615068)
![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 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 Tatsuro Yamashita · Moonglow (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/125/4547366588125.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-moonglow-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![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 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 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 Michio Mamiya · Grave Of The Fireflies - Original Soundtrack Collection (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/113/4988008091113.jpg?michio-mamiya-2022-grave-of-the-fireflies-original-soundtrack-collection-lp&class=scaled&v=1660699874)
![Cover for 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?v-a-2022-sharayet-el-disco-egyptian-disco-boogie-cassette-tracks-1982-1992-lp&class=scaled&v=1649817483)
![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 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] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/149/4547366588149.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-ride-on-time-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![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 Yasuharu Takanashi · FAIRY TAIL Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (LP) [Japan Import Sky Blue Vinyl edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/002/4524135307002.jpg?yasuharu-takanashi-2026-fairy-tail-original-soundtrack-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1774506167)
![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)
![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 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 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 Nobuo Uematsu · Modulation - Final Fantasy Arrangement Album (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/708/4988601469708.jpg?nobuo-uematsu-2022-modulation-final-fantasy-arrangement-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1663697327)
![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 Logic System · Venus (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/800/4988031595800.jpg?logic-system-2023-venus-lp&class=scaled&v=1719109105)
![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 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 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 Ken Quartet Peplowski · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/690/4580051152690.jpg?ken-quartet-peplowski-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101272)
![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 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 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 Babymetal · Live Legend 1999 & 1997 Apocalypse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/674/4988061380674.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-legend-1999-1997-apocalypse-lp&class=scaled&v=1623953197)
![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 Bob Dylan · Subterranean Homesick Blues / She Belongs To Me (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/640/4547366445640.jpg?bob-dylan-2020-subterranean-homesick-blues-she-belongs-to-me-lp&class=scaled&v=1586240587)
![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 Nice & Smooth · Hip Hop Junkies (LP Version) / Hip Hop Junkies (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/956/4988031418956.jpg?nice-smooth-2024-hip-hop-junkies-lp-version-hip-hop-junkies-7-&class=scaled&v=1733342190)
![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 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 We Are The Night · Tiramisu Cake (7") [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/840/4582725173840.jpg?we-are-the-night-2025-tiramisu-cake-7-&class=scaled&v=1750505209)
![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)
![Cover for William Odell Hughes · Cruisin' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/256/4995879079256.jpg?william-odell-hughes-2023-cruisin-lp&class=scaled&v=1670496967)
![Cover for Monica Lassen & The Sounds · Woman (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/729/4549767312729.jpg?monica-lassen-the-sounds-2024-woman-lp&class=scaled&v=1704183473)
![Cover for Cecil Lyde · Stone Free (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/979/4995879077979.jpg?cecil-lyde-2022-stone-free-lp&class=scaled&v=1646844696)
![Cover for Wednesday Campanella · Rabbit Star (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/613/4943674379613.jpg?wednesday-campanella-2024-rabbit-star-lp&class=scaled&v=1718370909)