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 Lite · Installation (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/161/4988044122161.jpg?lite-2024-installation-lp&class=scaled&v=1734882375)
![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 Peplowski Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/690/4580051152690.jpg?ken-peplowski-quartet-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 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 · Boku Tachi No Shippai (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/987/4988031591987.jpg?doji-morita-2023-boku-tachi-no-shippai-lp&class=scaled&v=1720643368)
![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 Akiko Kanazawa · Akiko Kanazawa House Mix I (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/292/4988002954292.jpg?akiko-kanazawa-2026-akiko-kanazawa-house-mix-i-lp&class=scaled&v=1790262756)
![Cover for Taylor Swift · The Life of a Showgirl <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/765/4988031827765.jpg?taylor-swift-2025-the-life-of-a-showgirl-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1767513531)
![Cover for South Side Movement · Ive Been Watching You / Ive Been Watching You (Kemuri Ma Edit) (7") [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/062/4526180747062.jpg?south-side-movement-2026-ive-been-watching-you-ive-been-watching-you-kemuri-ma-edit-7-&class=scaled&v=1788780749)
![Cover for Serani Poji · Manamoon (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · Melodies (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/407/4943674404407.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2025-melodies-lp&class=scaled&v=1750267991)
![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 Doji Morita · Celluloid No Shoujo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/994/4988031591994.jpg?doji-morita-2023-celluloid-no-shoujo-lp&class=scaled&v=1719254304)
![Cover for Richie Beirach Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/468/4580051153468.jpg?richie-beirach-trio-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1768454513)
![Cover for The Yellow Monkey · 9999 <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2019)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/616/4943674295616.jpg?the-yellow-monkey-2019-9999-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1695128171)
![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 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 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 The Rolling Stones · Welcome to Shepherd's Bush <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/356/4988031692356.jpg?the-rolling-stones-2024-welcome-to-shepherd-s-bush-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059580)
![Cover for New York Trio · Things We Did Last Summer (VINYL) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/734/4580051153734.jpg?new-york-trio-2025-things-we-did-last-summer-vinyl&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 Noriyuki Makihara · Life In Downtown (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/799/4988031561799.jpg?noriyuki-makihara-2023-life-in-downtown-lp&class=scaled&v=1676931290)
![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 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 Eric Alexander Quartet · Sunday in New York (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/482/4580051153482.jpg?eric-alexander-quartet-2024-sunday-in-new-york-lp&class=scaled&v=1735574150)
![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 Rovo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/476/5000091750476.jpg?rovo-2022-rovo-lp&class=scaled&v=1741806457)
![Cover for Miyuki Nakajima · Sekai Ga Chigatte Mieru Hi (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/756/4542519015756.jpg?miyuki-nakajima-2024-sekai-ga-chigatte-mieru-hi-lp&class=scaled&v=1722347396)
![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 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 Eddie Higgins Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/720/4580051152720.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1697100278)
![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 Ningen Isu · Ougon No Yoake (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/710/4988008090710.jpg?ningen-isu-2022-ougon-no-yoake-lp&class=scaled&v=1660498794)
![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 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 Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra · Full-Tension Beaters (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/051/4945817961051.jpg?tokyo-ska-paradise-orchestra-2025-full-tension-beaters-lp&class=scaled&v=1754473275)
![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 Nicki Parrott · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/246/4580051153246.jpg?nicki-parrott-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1750524724)
![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 Band-maid · Unseen World (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/691/4524135246691.jpg?band-maid-2025-unseen-world-lp&class=scaled&v=1766392187)
![Cover for Kensuke Ushio · TV Anime[ikoku Nikki] Original Soundtrack (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/411/4524135277411.jpg?kensuke-ushio-2026-tv-anime-ikoku-nikki-original-soundtrack-lp&class=scaled&v=1778679994)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · San Aku Douchuu Hizakurige (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/516/4988008092516.jpg?ningen-isu-2023-san-aku-douchuu-hizakurige-lp&class=scaled&v=1718850275)
![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 Meitantei Conan Theme Kyoku Shuu · Meitantei Conan Theme Kyoku Shu -The Best Of Detective Conan- (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/054/4580740638054.jpg?meitantei-conan-theme-kyoku-shuu-2026-meitantei-conan-theme-kyoku-shu-the-best-of-detective-conan-lp&class=scaled&v=1773635672)
![Cover for (Game Music) · Music from Konami Antiques -family Computer- Vol.12 <limited> (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-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1721528807)
![Cover for The Rolling Stones · Black and Blue <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/111/4988031819111.jpg?the-rolling-stones-2025-black-and-blue-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1767788480)
![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 Various Artists · Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/959/0650245401959.jpg?various-artists-2025-tokyo-riddim-1976-1985-lp&class=scaled&v=1736426787)
![Cover for Fishmans · Orange (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/384/4988013729384.jpg?fishmans-2021-orange-lp&class=scaled&v=1633449552)
![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 Ningen Isu · Mishiranusekai (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/011/4988008092011.jpg?ningen-isu-2023-mishiranusekai-lp&class=scaled&v=1677834982)
![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 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 Leon Lai · Leon <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/351/4988031754351.jpg?leon-lai-2025-leon-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1752489214)
![Cover for Wiz Khalifa · Full Court Press (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/857/3760300319857.jpg?wiz-khalifa-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 Band-Maid · Unleash (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/707/4524135246707.jpg?band-maid-2025-unleash-lp&class=scaled&v=1770608231)
![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 Power House · Blues No Shinsei (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/237/4988031397237.jpg?power-house-2020-blues-no-shinsei-lp&class=scaled&v=1727994368)
![Cover for Bloodthirsty Butchers · Kouya Ni Okeru Bloodthirsty Butchers <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/544/4988044071544.jpg?bloodthirsty-butchers-2022-kouya-ni-okeru-bloodthirsty-butchers-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1658409987)
![Cover for Masaki Matsubara · Sniper (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/968/4524135182968.jpg?masaki-matsubara-2024-sniper-lp&class=scaled&v=1727970227)
![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 Akina Nakamori · Regeneration2 - Nakamori Akina Remix2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/282/4943674364282.jpg?akina-nakamori-2022-regeneration2-nakamori-akina-remix2-lp&class=scaled&v=1661076613)
![Cover for Band-maid · Epic Narratives (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/714/4524135246714.jpg?band-maid-2025-epic-narratives-lp&class=scaled&v=1765881084)
![Cover for Yves Montand · Olympia 1974 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/563/3760300317563.jpg?yves-montand-2022-olympia-1974-lp&class=scaled&v=1655198067)
![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 Pizzicato Five · Lover's Rock (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2018)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/767/4560427440767.jpg?pizzicato-five-2018-lover-s-rock-lp&class=scaled&v=1574199015)
![Cover for Babymetal · Live in London - Babymetal World Tour 2014 - <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/735/4988061380735.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-in-london-babymetal-world-tour-2014-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1624004560)