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 Steve Kuhn Trio · Plays Standards (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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 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 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 Free · Walk in My Shadow / the Hunter (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/277/4988031562277.jpg?free-2023-walk-in-my-shadow-the-hunter-7-&class=scaled&v=1676909482)
![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 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 Ling Tosite Sigure · Psycho-Pass: Cutting The Digital Domination (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/118/4547366616118.jpg?ling-tosite-sigure-2023-psycho-pass-cutting-the-digital-domination-lp&class=scaled&v=1681664173)
![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 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 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 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 · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/734/4580051153734.jpg?new-york-trio-2025-untitled-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 Yukihiro Takahashi · What, Me Worry? (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/569/4560427466569.jpg?yukihiro-takahashi-2022-what-me-worry-lp&class=scaled&v=1644266083)
![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 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 Hidefumi Toki · Toki (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/405/4547366659405.jpg?hidefumi-toki-2025-toki-lp&class=scaled&v=1720783860)
![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 Miki Matsubara · Revue (LP) [Clear Red Vinyl Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/979/4524135184979.jpg?miki-matsubara-2024-revue-lp&class=scaled&v=1715508510)
![Cover for Various Artists · Chillhop: Essentials Winter 2021 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/294/3760300318294.jpg?various-artists-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 Black Sheep · Choice is Yours (Revisited) / Yes (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/767/4988031399767.jpg?black-sheep-2024-choice-is-yours-revisited-yes-7-&class=scaled&v=1689501672)
![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 Mariya Takeuchi · Precious Days (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/688/4943674393688.jpg?mariya-takeuchi-2024-precious-days-lp&class=scaled&v=1730377739)
![Cover for Ten · Humanity (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/289/4988064435289.jpg?ten-2025-humanity-lp&class=scaled&v=1755282899)
![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 Yoko Takahashi · Soul's Refrain - Evangelion - O.s.t. (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/635/4988003660635.jpg?yoko-takahashi-2026-soul-s-refrain-evangelion-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1774259782)
![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)
![Cover for Next Movement (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/263/4995879079263.jpg?next-movement-2023-next-movement-lp&class=scaled&v=1670357470)
![Cover for Yuji Nomi · Whisper Of The Heart 'Image Album' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/817/4988008094817.jpg?yuji-nomi-2024-whisper-of-the-heart-image-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1727170642)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Aya (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/993/4524135184993.jpg?miki-matsubara-2024-aya-lp&class=scaled&v=1724326262)
![Cover for Flower Travellin Band · Make Up (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/674/4943674392674.jpg?flower-travellin-band-2024-make-up-lp&class=scaled&v=1719989756)
![Cover for Davide -Trio- Palladin · Gentle Art Of Love (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2018)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/436/4580051150436.jpg?davide-trio-palladin-2018-gentle-art-of-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1613319066)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins Trio · Don't Smoke In Bed (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/997/4580051152997.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2024-don-t-smoke-in-bed-lp&class=scaled&v=1728406095)
![Cover for Dane Donohue · L.A. Rainbow (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/173/4995879075173.jpg?dane-donohue-2025-l-a-rainbow-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059524)
![Cover for (Game Music) · Music from Konami Antiques: Family Computer Vol.12 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/479/4988031621479.jpg?-game-music-2024-music-from-konami-antiques-family-computer-vol-12-lp&class=scaled&v=1721528807)
![Cover for Dalida · Premieres Scenes (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/079/3760300319079.jpg?dalida-2022-premieres-scenes-lp&class=scaled&v=1652609771)
![Cover for Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/959/0650245401959.jpg?v-a-2025-tokyo-riddim-1976-1985-lp&class=scaled&v=1736426787)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · You Don't Know What Love Is (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/000/4580051153000.jpg?eddie-higgins-2024-you-don-t-know-what-love-is-lp&class=scaled&v=1718188839)
![Cover for Flower Travellin Band · Made In Japan (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/681/4943674392681.jpg?flower-travellin-band-2024-made-in-japan-lp&class=scaled&v=1719989756)
![Cover for Laurence Vanay · Ghost Notes From The Stone Vessel (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/829/3760300318829.jpg?laurence-vanay-2022-ghost-notes-from-the-stone-vessel-lp&class=scaled&v=1656397255)
![Cover for Queen · Rock Montreal (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/965/4988031641965.jpg?queen-2024-rock-montreal-lp&class=scaled&v=1712557305)
![Cover for Shin Sasakubo · Venus Penguin (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/015/5000000380015.jpg?shin-sasakubo-2022-venus-penguin-lp&class=scaled&v=1755862601)
![Cover for Wiz Khalifa / Big K.r.i.t. / Smoke Dza / Girl Talk · Full Court Press (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/857/3760300319857.jpg?wiz-khalifa-big-k-r-i-t-smoke-dza-girl-talk-2023-full-court-press-lp&class=scaled&v=1670668256)
![Cover for Main Source · Live at the Barbeque / Large Professor (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/689/4995879064689.jpg?main-source-2023-live-at-the-barbeque-large-professor-7-&class=scaled&v=1666902185)
![Cover for Konrad Paszkudzki Trio · Fascinating Rhythm: George Gershwin Song Book (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2018)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/450/4580051150450.jpg?konrad-paszkudzki-trio-2018-fascinating-rhythm-george-gershwin-song-book-lp&class=scaled&v=1613319060)
![Cover for Motohiko Hino Quartet +2 · Flying Clouds (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/467/4582530660467.jpg?motohiko-hino-quartet-2-2023-flying-clouds-lp&class=scaled&v=1681680893)
![Cover for Sarah Vaughan · With Michel Legrand (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/237/4526180709237.jpg?sarah-vaughan-2024-with-michel-legrand-lp&class=scaled&v=1769325619)
![Cover for Main Source · Looking at the Front Door / Snake Eyes (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/696/4995879064696.jpg?main-source-2023-looking-at-the-front-door-snake-eyes-7-&class=scaled&v=1666902184)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · Season's Greetings (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/476/4943674404476.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2026-season-s-greetings-lp&class=scaled&v=1764679301)
![Cover for Main Source · Just a Friendly Game of Baseball / Vamos a Rapiar (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/702/4995879064702.jpg?main-source-2023-just-a-friendly-game-of-baseball-vamos-a-rapiar-7-&class=scaled&v=1666902185)
![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 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 Lawrence Of Arabia (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/570/3760300317570.jpg?v-a-2022-lawrence-of-arabia-lp&class=scaled&v=1652171794)
![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 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 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 Bob Dylan · Bob Dylan-shadow Kingdom (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/432/4547366615432.jpg?bob-dylan-2023-bob-dylan-shadow-kingdom-lp&class=scaled&v=1682202089)
![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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xg · The Core - Kaku (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/544/4544738000544.jpg?xg-2026-the-core-kaku-lp&class=scaled&v=1767794662)
![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 & 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 Chiemi Eri · Jazz Meets Japanese Trad (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/403/4988003658403.jpg?chiemi-eri-2025-jazz-meets-japanese-trad-lp&class=scaled&v=1779221528)
![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)