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 King Jammys Dancehall 1: Digital Revolution / Var · King Jammy'S Dancehall, Vol. 1 (VINYL) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/634/4571179531634.jpg?king-jammys-dancehall-1-digital-revolution-var-2017-king-jammy-s-dancehall-vol-1-vinyl&class=scaled&v=1489501464)
![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=1789649712)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins & Scott Hami · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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 Gesu No Kiwami Otome. · Streaming.cd.record <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/901/4943674315901.jpg?gesu-no-kiwami-otome-2020-streaming-cd-record-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1651372214)
![Cover for Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway - Sorcery of Nymph (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/867/4580547060867.jpg?mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-sorcery-of-nymph-2026-mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-sorcery-of-nymph-lp&class=scaled&v=1773806652)
![Cover for Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited - Okinawa Pops 1957-1978 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/543/4549767345543.jpg?v-a-2025-ryukyu-rare-groove-revisited-okinawa-pops-1957-1978-lp&class=scaled&v=1754674162)
![Cover for Franklin Kiermyer · Scatter The Atoms That Remain (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/872/4571524500872.jpg?franklin-kiermyer-2026-scatter-the-atoms-that-remain-lp&class=scaled&v=1791129655)
![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 Snk Neo Sound Orchestra · Art of Fighting Vol 2 - the Definitive S (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/281/4589753350281.jpg?snk-neo-sound-orchestra-2021-art-of-fighting-vol-2-the-definitive-s-lp&class=scaled&v=1571768956)
![Cover for Hiroyuki Sawano · Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Original Soundtrack Selection Vol. 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/621/4580547060621.jpg?hiroyuki-sawano-2025-mobile-suit-gundam-unicorn-original-soundtrack-selection-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1736755208)
![Cover for Cream · Disraeli Gears - Limited (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/878/4988031860878.jpg?cream-2026-disraeli-gears-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1790623245)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Paradise Beach (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/944/4524135009944.jpg?miki-matsubara-2023-paradise-beach-lp&class=scaled&v=1655768966)
![Cover for Hasso Gakudan · Pom Poko 'Image Album' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/619/4988008094619.jpg?hasso-gakudan-2024-pom-poko-image-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1727170629)
![Cover for Hidefumi Toki · Sky View (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/844/4988031890844.jpg?hidefumi-toki-2026-sky-view-lp&class=scaled&v=1786462064)
![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 Lisa Ono · A Musical Journey (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/360/4988031859360.jpg?lisa-ono-2026-a-musical-journey-lp&class=scaled&v=1774624524)
![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=1793118877)
![Cover for Sahib Shihab Quintet · Seeds (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/978/4995879074978.jpg?sahib-shihab-quintet-2025-seeds-lp&class=scaled&v=1737986728)
![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 Akira -Quartet- Miyazawa · Sea Horse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/286/4524135141286.jpg?akira-quartet-miyazawa-2023-sea-horse-lp&class=scaled&v=1690683668)
![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 Ken Peplowski Quartet · When You Wish Upon A Star (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/581/4580051153581.jpg?ken-peplowski-quartet-2025-when-you-wish-upon-a-star-lp&class=scaled&v=1768808989)
![Cover for Mariya Takeuchi · Bon Appetit! (2026 Edition) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/685/4943674464685.jpg?mariya-takeuchi-2026-bon-appetit-2026-edition-lp&class=scaled&v=1792133391)
![Cover for Seikima · Seikima-ii-bloodiest (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/423/4547366581423.jpg?seikima-2022-seikima-ii-bloodiest-lp&class=scaled&v=1665360782)
![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 (Various Artists) · City Pop Groovy '90s: Girls & Boys (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/586/4547366673586.jpg?-various-artists-2024-city-pop-groovy-90s-girls-boys-lp&class=scaled&v=1731574178)
![Cover for Bacco · Cha Cha Me <limited> (LP) [Japan Import Clear Yellow edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/091/4988031847091.jpg?bacco-2026-cha-cha-me-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1768976757)
![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 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 The Rolling Stones · Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/059/4988031845059.jpg?the-rolling-stones-2026-big-hits-high-tide-and-green-grass-lp&class=scaled&v=1774635866)
![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 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 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 Bill Charlap Trio · I'm Old Fashioned (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/611/4580051153611.jpg?bill-charlap-trio-2025-i-m-old-fashioned-lp&class=scaled&v=1769267133)
![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 Yoko Kanno · Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. + (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/060/4582757039060.jpg?yoko-kanno-2026-ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1783410997)
![Cover for Ernest Ranglin & Monty Alexander · Ranglypso (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/638/4526180775638.jpg?ernest-ranglin-monty-alexander-2026-ranglypso-lp&class=scaled&v=1789982789)
![Cover for Jackson,michael & Jackson 5 · Michael Jackson & Jackson 5 - the Best - Limited (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/358/4988031867358.jpg?jackson-michael-jackson-5-2026-michael-jackson-jackson-5-the-best-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1785929505)
![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 Black Moon · Enta Da Stage (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/856/4995879077856.jpg?black-moon-2022-enta-da-stage-lp&class=scaled&v=1708934037)
![Cover for Manu Dibango · Afrovision (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/824/3760300313824.jpg?manu-dibango-2021-afrovision-lp&class=scaled&v=1621426738)
![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 John Kaizen Neptune · Bamboo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/138/4988031847138.jpg?john-kaizen-neptune-2026-bamboo-lp&class=scaled&v=1773690434)
![Cover for Barry Trio Harris · Last Time I Saw Paris (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/102/4580051152102.jpg?barry-trio-harris-2022-last-time-i-saw-paris-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261870)
![Cover for Chihei Hatakeyama & Shun Ishiwaka · Magnificent Little Dudes Vol. 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/711/4571524500711.jpg?chihei-hatakeyama-shun-ishiwaka-2026-magnificent-little-dudes-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1779016426)
![Cover for For Tracy Hyde · Film Bleu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/267/4995879084267.jpg?for-tracy-hyde-2026-film-bleu-lp&class=scaled&v=1789684732)
![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 Awich · Okinawan Wuman (Clear Vinyl) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/993/4582725183993.jpg?awich-2026-okinawan-wuman-clear-vinyl-lp&class=scaled&v=1773880922)
![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 Bootsy Collins · Hip Hop Lollipop (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/832/4995879064832.jpg?bootsy-collins-2022-hip-hop-lollipop-lp&class=scaled&v=1669223171)
![Cover for Tatsuo Hayashi · Super Percussion Vol.1 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/633/4988007301633.jpg?tatsuo-hayashi-2022-super-percussion-vol-1-lp&class=scaled&v=1660574594)
![Cover for Magical Angel Creamy Mami 80'S (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/417/4988008092417.jpg?v-a-2026-magical-angel-creamy-mami-80-s-lp&class=scaled&v=1714635846)
![Cover for Babymetal · Legend - S - Baptism Xx - Live At Hiroshima Green Arena (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/865/4988061380865.jpg?babymetal-2021-legend-s-baptism-xx-live-at-hiroshima-green-arena-lp&class=scaled&v=1623847582)
![Cover for Aaron Heick & Romantic Jaz · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/386/4580051152386.jpg?aaron-heick-romantic-jaz-2022-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1681779545)
![Cover for Babymetal · Live - Legend I.D.Z Apocalypse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/612/4988061380612.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-legend-i-d-z-apocalypse-lp&class=scaled&v=1623847600)
![Cover for Masahiko Sato · Yamataifu (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/084/4988031566084.jpg?masahiko-sato-2023-yamataifu-lp&class=scaled&v=1684910632)
![Cover for Thee Michelle Gun Elephant · Is This High Time? <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/269/4549767339269.jpg?thee-michelle-gun-elephant-2025-is-this-high-time-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1750820820)
![Cover for Eric With Harold Mabern Alexander · Gentle Ballads Iii (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/877/4580051151877.jpg?eric-with-harold-mabern-alexander-2021-gentle-ballads-iii-lp&class=scaled&v=1652261344)
![Cover for Ollie Nightingale · Sweet Surrender (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/430/4995879079430.jpg?ollie-nightingale-2023-sweet-surrender-lp&class=scaled&v=1681463222)
![Cover for Grey October Sound · Timeless Lo-Fi (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/038/4995879084038.jpg?grey-october-sound-2026-timeless-lo-fi-lp&class=scaled&v=1786464911)
![Cover for Chelmico · Cozy (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/798/4943674337798.jpg?chelmico-2022-cozy-lp&class=scaled&v=1633175467)
![Cover for Phil Ranelin · Vibes from the Tribe - Alternate Album <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/361/4995879076361.jpg?phil-ranelin-2023-vibes-from-the-tribe-alternate-album-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1699007859)
![Cover for B.B. King · Rock Me Baby (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/017/4995879083017.jpg?b-b-king-2026-rock-me-baby-lp&class=scaled&v=1768933920)
![Cover for Champian Fulton Trio · I'll See You in My Dreams (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/393/4580051152393.jpg?champian-fulton-trio-2022-i-ll-see-you-in-my-dreams-lp&class=scaled&v=1681916145)
![Cover for Galliano · Let the Music Find You / Prince of Peace (Dingwalls Version) <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/475/4995879070475.jpg?galliano-2026-let-the-music-find-you-prince-of-peace-dingwalls-version-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1788792715)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Belie (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/748/4988031604748.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-belie-lp&class=scaled&v=1718942746)
![Cover for Fred Hersch · Everybody's Song But My Own (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/652/4580051152652.jpg?fred-hersch-2023-everybody-s-song-but-my-own-lp&class=scaled&v=1687586096)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins Trio · Music of Jobim: Speaking of Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/420/4580051153420.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2024-music-of-jobim-speaking-of-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1735573964)
![Cover for Grey October Sound · Timeless Lo-Fi Vol.2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/045/4995879084045.jpg?grey-october-sound-2026-timeless-lo-fi-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1786464911)