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Here comes Record Store Day 2015, to be held this Saturday April 18! On that day, people go to record shops to buy vinyl records available exclusively in shops on that day. No pre-orders or even online sales, at least not until later. Jet Set will sell online from May 2 only.

So here are a few picks of some great releases coming this weekend. The full list can be seen on the official site, and participating shops are listed here.

Many events are also being held, such as this one at Jet Set Records (Kyoto on Saturday and Tokyo on Sunday), with Konishi Yasuharu, Hoshino Michiru and more!

Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no jubaku" (LP)
キノコホテル 「マリアンヌの呪縛」

Vinyl edition of latest album.

Yamaha Music Communications XWJW-10003
Out 4/18, ¥2500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Kinoco Hotel "Marianne no tsuioku" (12")

Clear red vinyl! Analog edition of 6-song mini-album sold exclusively at shows. 5 songs are new recordings of early songs, and one is a previously unreleased track.

A1. shizuka na mori
A2. moetsukitai no
A3. Neon no namida
A4. makka na Jelly
B1. Kinoco Hotel shōka
B2. Kinoco Hotel Annex

Voltage Records BQGS-32
Out 4/18, ¥2500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Reina & The Blue Valentines "Romantic konya c/w ai no Lost And Found" (7")
野佐怜奈とブルーヴァレンタインズ 「ロマンティック今夜 c/w あいのロストアンドファウンド」

2 brand new songs! Also check out first album "Lady or Girl?".

A. Romantic konya
B. ai no Lost And Found

Apricot Sounds ACEP2
Out 4/18, ¥1389 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Towa Tei with Sheena Ringo "Apple" (7")
テイ・トウワ ウィズ 椎名林檎 「アップル」

The B-side contains an instrumental version!

A. Apple
B. Apple (Instrumental)

Mach Beat MBEP-1501
Out 4/18, ¥1400 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

tofubeats "lost decade PVC" (7")

2 tracks from album "Lost Decade".

A. SO WHAT!? feat. Kariya Seira
B. No.1 feat. G.RINA

Warner/unBORDE/Jet Set JS7S096
Out 4/18, ¥1200 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Especia "Primavera" (12")

12" EP of exclusive tracks.

A1. Aventure wa giniro ni (PellyColo Remix)
A2. Foolish (12" Extended Ver)
B1. kirameki Seaside (12" Extended Ver)
B2. umibe no Satie (va Bien edit)

Tsubasa/Jet Set JS12S114
Out 4/18, ¥2200 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Kaji Hideki & The Suzan "young folks" (7")
カジヒデキとTHE SUZAN 「young folks」

A first ever collaboration between Kaji Hideki and NY-based group The Suzan. The song is a cover of Peter, Bjorn & John.

Niw! Records NEP54
Out 4/18, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

LEARNERS "Rhode Island Is Famous For You" (7")

A first release by the unit of Matsuda "Chabe" Gakuji and model/singer Sara. Both songs feature Eddi Reader (ex-Fairground Attraction). The songs are covers of Blossom Dearie and The Drifters respectively.

A. Rhode Island Is Famous For You
AA. Fools Fall In Love

Niw! Records NEP58
Out 4/18, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

KONCOS / Special Favorite Music "kitsune no kuni / Summer Serve" (7")
KONCOS / Special Favorite Music 「きつねのくに / Summer Serve」

Split single of two brand new tracks.

A. KONCOS / KITSUNE NO KUNI feat. PANORAMA FAMILY
B. Special Favorite Music / Summer Serve (Endless After School Mix)

Niw! Records NEP51
Out 4/18, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

FRONTIER BACKYARD "Putting on BGMs Dorian Remix / missing piece mabanua Remix" (7")

Single cut from remix album "gladness".

A. Putting on BGMs Dorian Remix
B. missing piece mabanua Remix

Niw! Records NEP50
Out 4/18, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Teen Runnings "NOW" (12")

12" edition of 2014 album.

Sauna Cool SC5
Out 4/18, ¥2778 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Homecomings "Somehow, Somewhere" (LP)

LP edition of first full-length album.

A1. Ghost World
A2. Great Escape
A3. Settle Down
A4. Winter Bargain
A5. Lemon Sounds
B1. Somewhere
B2. Mall
B3. Dancing in the Moonlight
B4. Paper Town
B5. I Want You Back

Second Royal Records/felicity EMF-056/cap-226
Out 4/18, ¥2300 (excl. tax)
Order: Jet Set

Cypress Ueno & Roberto Yoshino "Dream Anthem" (7")
サイプレス上野とロベルト吉野 「ドリームアンセム」

Single cut from new album "Condor", plus instrumental.

A. Dream Anthem
B. Dream Anthem (Inst.)

HMV Record Shop HSC0016
Out 4/18, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

PUNPEE ft. Sugbabe "Last Dance (We are Tanaka.)" (7")

Rare track + brand new remix.

A. Punpee ft. Sugbabe / Last Dance (We are Tanaka.)
B. Punpee feat. carios & DKXO / Last Dance (We are Tanaka.) (Remix)

T.R.E.A.M./Jet Set JS7S099
Out 4/18, ¥1300 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET "MISSION" (LP)

Blue Note cover album by the new project of Okino Shūya (Kyoto Jazz Massive). Includes self-cover of Kyoto Jazz Massive's "Eclipse".

A1. Speak no evil
A2. Jinrikisha
A3. Search for new land
B1. Sccotach
B2. Eclipse
B3. Melting pot
B4. Up a step

HMV Record Shop HRSD0002
Out 4/18, ¥3500 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra "Authentic Tokyo Ska" (LP)
東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ 「AUTHENTIC TOKYO SKA」

Vinyl-only greatest hits album.

A1. Walkin'
A2. Call from Rio
A3. World Ska Cruise
A4. All Good Ska is One
A5. Skaholic Generation
A6. Raise It All
B1. Paradise Blue
B2. hayate no Ken
B3. Zero Fighter
B4. Eastern Blues
B5. Sunny Blues

Justa Record/cutting edge/Jet Set JSLP054
Out 4/18, ¥3200 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

SHORTSTRAW / SAWAGI "OMG / Fuss Uppers" (7")

Split single.

A. Shortstraw / OMG
B. Sawagi / Fuss Uppers

Flake Records FLAKES-124
Out 4/18, ¥1300 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Sakamoto Ryuichi "The Best of 'Playing The Orchestra 2014'" (3LP)
坂本龍一 「The Best of 'Playing The Orchestra 2014'」

Selection of live recordings from the 2014 Japan tour. Limited edition of 400.

T-ANNEX TANX-20007
Out 4/18, ¥10000 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set

Ryuichi Sakamoto + U-Zhaan "Tibetan Dance/Asience" (7")

Previously unreleased 2014 studio recording.

T-ANNEX TANX-20008
Out 4/18, ¥1300 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Jet Set