Record Store Day 2023

Record Store Day will be held worldwide on Saturday April 22! Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here.

As always, there are no online pre-orders, but online sales in Japan are expected to start as the date changes to April 23 (JST).

Some events will be held in Tokyo on Saturday April 22 for Record Store Day! The Let's Go's will do a mini live show and autograph session from 13:30 at Ultra Shibuya (one drink charge of ¥700 at the entrance, details). There will also be a vinyl flea market and live DJ sets by Muro and more, at Deus Ex Machina Asakusa (free entrance, details). And, a live & DJ event with a pop-up by Vamp! Shop will be held at Green Apple in Koenji from 18:30, with shows by Childish Tones and Mega X (entrance charge of ¥2000 with a reservation or ¥2500 at the door, details). More may be announced on the official site.

Also visit the global Record Store Day site where international listings and site links can be found.

Beni Usakura "open mind / passion" (7")
宇佐蔵べに「open mind / passion」

Two recent solo songs, both produced by Emiri Kanou, both appearing on mini-album "NEW".

A. open mind
B. passion

Narisu Records NRSP-7110
Out 4/22, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

THE LET'S GO's "Chuck Berry de Good Night / Frontier" (7")
THE LET'S GO's 「チャック・ベリーでおやすみなさい / フロンティア」
(Japanese title: "Chuck Berry de oyasumi nasai / Frontier")

New song by The Let's Go's! The B-side is from latest album "Kill By Pop". Comes with a download code.

A. Chuck Berry de Good Night
B. Frontier

Sniffin' Glue Records SGRA-001
Out 4/22, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Cruisic "Come With Me feat. Baku Furukawa" (7")

New cover of Tania Maria's "Come With Me". Released in advance digitally.

A. Come With Me
B. Come With Me -Self Rework-

Flower Records FLRS-155
Out 4/22, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

DÉ DÉ MOUSE & YonYon "Step in Step in" (7")

Collaboration song released last year digitally. The B-side is a "Dance Mix" by DÉ DÉ MOUSE.

A. Step in Step in
B. Step in Step in (Dance Mix)

not records NOT0040
Out 4/22, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

STARDISH "Highways of My Life" (7")

Cover of Isley Brothers' "Highways of My Life" by STARDISH (unit of Sano Atsushi (Sherlock Notes) and Catokunnlee), sung by YURINA da GOLD DIGGER (Magic, Drums & Love). The B-side is a bossa version. Both were released digitally in February 2023.Clear blue vinyl.

A. Highways of My Life
B. Highways of My Life -Bossa Version-

Grand Paradise Hotel Records GPHR-004
Out 4/22, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

April Set "Cherry" (7")
エイプリルセット「チェリー」

Brand new cover from April Set, of Spitz' "Cherry" sung by Kanna.

A. CHERRY -FREESOUL MIX-
B. CHERRY -LOVERS ROCK MIX-

Unchantable Records UCT-046
Out 4/22, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

akiko "Somebody Else's Guy" (7")

Cover of Jocelyn Brown's "Somebody Else's Guy", produced by Yukihiro Fukutomi. The B-side is a remix.

A. Somebody Else's Guy
B. Somebody Else's Guy (Revisited Dub)

ability muse records PMKA1006
Out 4/22, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

akiko "Come On-A My House" (7")

Cover of Rosemary Clooney's "Come On-A My House", with a big band arrangement featuring Gentle Forest Jazz Band. The B-side is a Japanese lyrics version as previously sung by Chiemi Eri.

A. Come On-A My House
B. Come On-A My House (Japanese Ver.)

ability muse records PMKA1007
Out 4/22, ¥2000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

ONEGRAM "Ooo La La La (2023 Remaster) c/w Baby Can I Hold You" (7")

Remastered version of "Ooo La La La", first released in 2019 and which had sold out since. The B-side is a cover of Tracy Chapman's "Baby Can I Hold You", taken from last year's cover album "Random Access Music" (releaed on LP and digitally).

A. Ooo La La La (2023 Remaster)
B. Baby Can I Hold You

Flower Records FLRS-156
Out 4/22, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Various Artists "CITY MUSIC TOKYO tremolo" (12")

Compilation of the "City Music Tokyo" series, selected by Cunimondo Takiguchi (Ryusenkei). Selection from a Tower Records-exclusive CD compilation released in January 2023.

(Title / Artist)
A1. Sky Blue feat. Tsuki mi Ippai / kotsubu
A2. koi o kikasete / flexlife
A3. Swim / 1983
A4. natsu no Tremolo / Miho Asahi
A5. Alien Sex Friend / FINAL SPANK HAPPY
B1. kiioku no heikōbō / Hajime Yoshizawa
B2. Silhouette / SHAKY
B3. Fly Away feat. Kan Sano / Kenta Dedachi
B4. Caught in Shower / Mime
B5. Desparate Coffee / KASHIF

Insense Music Works Inc. IMWVR-1017
Out 4/22, ¥3500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Various Artists "Grand Gallery Presents FUTURE CLASSICS LOVERS" (12")

Brand new compilation, the first of the "Future Classics" vinyl-only series. The songs are selected by Yasushi Ide from Grand Gallery's vast catalog. Includes two new exclusive remixes: hitomitoi's "Sixteen Reasons" remixed by Watusi (of ITP), and monolog+Ai Ichikawa's "ikareta BABY" (cover of Fishmans) remixed by monolog.

(Artist / Title)
1. LOVERS ROCK NITE CREW / LOVE IS STRONGER THAN PRIDE feat. Hitomi Shimazaki
2. Strange Reitaro (Kimyō Reitaro) / Sans toi mamie (YAKENOHARA LOVER'S TRAP MIX)
3. Mitsuhiro Toike / Love Squall (+ Dub Squall Pt.2)
4. hitomitoi / Sixteen Reasons (Watusi Remix)
5. THE SWING EASY ORCHESTRA / Boys Don't Cry feat. Hideki Kaji, CHABE
B1. monolog+Ai Ichikawa / ikareta BABY (monolog Remix)
B2. LOVERS ROCK NITE CREW / PILLOW TALK feat. Kaori Takeda (TICA)
B3. Hirofumi Asamoto / Milk Tea
B4. THE SWING EASY ORCHESTRA / This Charming Man feat. Kazuhide Takamoto (COMEBACK MY DAUGHTERS)
B5. LOVERS ROCK NITE CREW / HELPLESS feat. Keiichi Sokabe

Grand Gallery GRGALP0012
Out 4/22, ¥3800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Various Artists "Grand Gallery Presents DANCE CLASSICS BOSSA" (12")

Vinyl edition of the 2008 compilation album.

(Artist / Title) (Original artist in parentheses)
A1. Katia B / Another Star (Stevie Wonder)
A2. MOSKA / Brazilian Love Affair (George Duke)
A3. TOYONO / Batucada (Marcos Valle)
A4. Vitor Ramil / Upa Neguinho (Edo Lobo)
A5. Katia B / Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben Jor)
B1. Shunji Takenaka & Eduardo Neves / Celebration Suite (Airto Moreira)
B2. MOSKA / Lovin' You (Minnie Riperton)
B3. Rodrigo Maranhão / Taj Mahal (Jorge Ben Jor)
B4. MOSKA / Golden Lady (Stevie Wonder)
B5. Katia B & TOYONO / Brazilian Rhyme (Earth Wind and Fire)

Grand Gallery GRGALP0011
Out 4/22, ¥3600 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Aya Nakano & THE BREMEN "ichimaime" (12")
なかの綾とブレーメン「いちまいめ」

1st album, first released on CD & digitally in August 2022.

A1. Save the Last Dance for Me
A2. The napping locanos
A3. BREMEN A Go Go!
A4. Machiawase
A5. Kimi ni, mune kyun
B1. Kimi ha Tennenshoku
B2. Lazybones
B3. Ihoujin
B4. The Door

Bloom Music BLML-001
Out 4/22, ¥3900 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

TOKIMEKI RECORDS "tōmei na Girl" (12")
TOKIMEKI RECORDS 「透明なガール」

1st album from 2022, sung by Hikari (Mime, Jintana & Emeralds). Clear vinyl.

A1. Virgin Mojito
A2. You Are Nobody
A3. tōmei na Girl ~Dye me~
A4. tenki ame ~Still love me~
A5. chiisana uso ～Callin' me～
B1. puzzle
B2. Sweet Escape
B3. One More Kiss
B4. Love Like A Bomb
B5. Fuzzy Navel

Kissing Fish Records KMKN118
Out 4/22, ¥3800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Quruli "Sun of Love EP" (12")
くるり「愛の太陽 EP」
(Japanese title: "ai no taiyō EP")

12" edition of the brand new EP from Quruli, released in advance on CD and digitally in March.

A1. Sun of Love
A2. Smile
A3. August
B1. In Your Pocket
B2. Treasure hunting
B3. Midsummer Sunset

Speedstar Records / HMV record shop NJS-772
Out 4/22, ¥3800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

The Courettes "Boom Dynamite" (12")
ザ・コーレッツ「ブーム・ダイナマイト」

Japan edition compilation. Includes "Daydream" (instead of "Only Happy When You're Gone" which is on the U.S. compilation of the same title). Mono mix by Seiki Satō (microstar, Nicely Nice).

A1. Boom Dynamite
A2. Hop The Twig
A3. Want You! Like A Cigarette
A4. Christmas (I Can Hardly Wait)
A5. Time Is Tickinig
A6. I've Been Walking
A7. Daydream
B1. The Boy I Love
B2. Night Time (The Boy of Mine)
B3. R.I.N.G.O
B4. Misfits & Freaks
B5. Strawberry Boy
B6. Push It Too Hard
B7. Voodoo Doll

Ca Va? Records / Hayabusa Landings HYCA-8051
Out 4/22, ¥3800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Tower Records ^†, Juno (UK)
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

NRBQ "TOKYO"

NRBQ's first Tokyo show from 1996, on vinyl for the first time. Includes 20-page booklet full of photos from their Japan visit.

A1. I Want You Bad
A2. Rain At The Drive-In
A3. Crazy Girl
A4. Just Ain't Fair
A5. Ramona
A6. Green Lights
A7. Ain't It All Right
A8. Blues Stay Away From Me
B1. Everybody Thinks I'm Crazy
B2. Miracles
B3. Little Floater
B4. I Love Her, She Loves Me
B5. RC Cola and a Moon Pie
B6. If I Don't Have You
B7. Me and The Boys
B8. You and I and George
B9. Want You To Feel Good Too

Hayabusa Landings HYCA-8052
Out 4/22, ¥5000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set, Tower Records (Japan only) ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.

Beni Usakura "open mind"