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 Lagheads · Who is 'lagheads' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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 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 Happy End (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/886/4988003635886.jpg?happy-end-2024-happy-end-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 Lightnin' Hopkins · Lightnin' And The Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/089/4995879079089.jpg?lightnin-hopkins-2023-lightnin-and-the-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1674022629)
![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 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 Al Johnson · Peaceful (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/566/4995879077566.jpg?al-johnson-2021-peaceful-lp&class=scaled&v=1642110790)
![Cover for Lucid Express · Instant Comfort (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/942/4995879082942.jpg?lucid-express-2026-instant-comfort-lp&class=scaled&v=1777017488)
![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 Himiko Kikuchi · All Right (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/841/4988004187841.jpg?himiko-kikuchi-2026-all-right-lp&class=scaled&v=1784892674)
![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 Compilation · Wajazz: Japanese Jazz Spectacle Vol.1 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/059/5050580773059.jpg?compilation-2026-wajazz-japanese-jazz-spectacle-vol-1-lp&class=scaled&v=1644572817)
![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 Kellee Patterson · Kellee (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/164/4526180564164.jpg?kellee-patterson-2022-kellee-lp&class=scaled&v=1625656304)
![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 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 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 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 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 Lonely Robot · Under Stars (Gatefold Black 2lp+cd) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/617/0190759388617.jpg?lonely-robot-2021-under-stars-gatefold-black-2lp-cd-lp&class=scaled&v=1551815101)
![Cover for Enrico Rava · Renaissance (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/871/4580051153871.jpg?enrico-rava-2025-renaissance-lp&class=scaled&v=1766429573)
![Cover for Arnaud Rebotini · Dario Argento's Dark Glasses (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/928/3760300318928.jpg?arnaud-rebotini-2022-dario-argento-s-dark-glasses-lp&class=scaled&v=1657618800)
![Cover for Keith & Tex · Redux (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/115/3760300316115.jpg?keith-tex-2022-redux-lp&class=scaled&v=1652208268)
![Cover for Merritone Rock Steady 2: This Music Got Soul / Var (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2016)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/221/4571179531221.jpg?merritone-rock-steady-2-this-music-got-soul-var-2016-merritone-rock-steady-2-this-music-got-soul-var-lp&class=scaled&v=1483744119)
![Cover for Izumi Kobayashi & Flying Mimi Band · Sea Flight (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/662/4988031656662.jpg?izumi-kobayashi-flying-mimi-band-2024-sea-flight-lp&class=scaled&v=1773695018)
![Cover for Philippe Sarde · Mort D'un Pourri (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/703/3760300319703.jpg?philippe-sarde-2022-mort-d-un-pourri-lp&class=scaled&v=1654540138)
![Cover for Harry Allen Quartet · French Lullaby (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/369/4580051153369.jpg?harry-allen-quartet-2024-french-lullaby-lp&class=scaled&v=1786445827)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Enka (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/700/4988031604700.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-enka-lp&class=scaled&v=1718298038)
![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 The Rolling Stones · Voodoo Lounge (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/620/4988031654620.jpg?the-rolling-stones-2024-voodoo-lounge-lp&class=scaled&v=1723288522)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · La Alteracion + 4 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/901/4988031591901.jpg?akina-nakamori-2023-la-alteracion-4-lp&class=scaled&v=1702370763)
![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 Fay · I Don't Know / This Is A Blessing (7") [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/753/4995879062753.jpg?fay-2021-i-don-t-know-this-is-a-blessing-7-&class=scaled&v=1631408729)
![Cover for Vladimir Shafranov Trio · Moonlight Becomes You (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/355/4580051152355.jpg?vladimir-shafranov-trio-2022-moonlight-becomes-you-lp&class=scaled&v=1681763540)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · New Best (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/635/4580051153635.jpg?nicki-parrott-2025-new-best-lp&class=scaled&v=1743960102)
![Cover for Serani Poji · Ochamekan (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/605/4582725189605.jpg?serani-poji-2026-ochamekan-lp&class=scaled&v=1777213007)
![Cover for Barry Harris · Last Time I Saw Paris (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/102/4580051152102.jpg?barry-harris-2022-last-time-i-saw-paris-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261870)
![Cover for Wa Yo Set · Mo Money Mo Problems (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/183/4988044126183.jpg?wa-yo-set-2025-mo-money-mo-problems-lp&class=scaled&v=1761824749)
![Cover for Compilation · 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?compilation-2022-sharayet-el-disco-egyptian-disco-boogie-cassette-tracks-1982-1992-lp&class=scaled&v=1649817483)
![Cover for King Tubbys: Sound Clash Dubplate Style Pt 2 / Var (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/778/4571179532778.jpg?king-tubbys-sound-clash-dubplate-style-pt-2-var-2017-king-tubbys-sound-clash-dubplate-style-pt-2-var-lp&class=scaled&v=1500011695)
![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 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 Paris Combo · Quesaco (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/447/3760300318447.jpg?paris-combo-2022-quesaco-lp&class=scaled&v=1652764174)
![Cover for Happy End · Kazemachi Roman (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/594/4547366692594.jpg?happy-end-2024-kazemachi-roman-lp&class=scaled&v=1733421011)
![Cover for Ryuichi Sakamoto · Travesia Ryuichi Sakamoto Curated By Inarritu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/204/4988064777204.jpg?ryuichi-sakamoto-2023-travesia-ryuichi-sakamoto-curated-by-inarritu-lp&class=scaled&v=1680291528)
![Cover for Eddie Cochran · Vinyl Story (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/686/3760300317686.jpg?eddie-cochran-2022-vinyl-story-lp&class=scaled&v=1655633955)
![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 King Tubby · King Tubbys: Soundclash Dubplate Style Part 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/792/4571179532792.jpg?king-tubby-2017-king-tubbys-soundclash-dubplate-style-part-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1499456416)
![Cover for Wailers / U-roy · My Cup Runneth over (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/848/3760300313848.jpg?wailers-u-roy-2021-my-cup-runneth-over-lp&class=scaled&v=1623663081)
![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 Prince and the Revolution · Prince and the Revolution-live (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/715/4547366558715.jpg?prince-and-the-revolution-2022-prince-and-the-revolution-live-lp&class=scaled&v=1650156699)
![Cover for Harris & Orr · Spread Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/164/4995879079164.jpg?harris-orr-2023-spread-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1676826118)
![Cover for Masahiko Sato · Palladium (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/077/4988031566077.jpg?masahiko-sato-2023-palladium-lp&class=scaled&v=1684563884)