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 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 (Various Artists) · For Jazz Ballad Fans Only Vol.7 <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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 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 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 City Pop Groovy '90s: Girls & Boys (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/586/4547366673586.jpg?v-a-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 Ryo Fukui Trio · Live At Vidro 77 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/948/4582725183948.jpg?ryo-fukui-trio-2026-live-at-vidro-77-lp&class=scaled&v=1782473491)
![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 TV Anime "FAIRY TAIL" Opening & Ending Songs Vol.1 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/498/4524135308498.jpg?v-a-2026-tv-anime-fairy-tail-opening-ending-songs-vol-1-lp&class=scaled&v=1787714791)
![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 TV Anime "FAIRY TAIL" Opening & Ending Songs Vol.2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/504/4524135308504.jpg?v-a-2026-tv-anime-fairy-tail-opening-ending-songs-vol-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1787714792)
![Cover for Michael Jackson & Jackson 5 · The Best (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/358/4988031867358.jpg?michael-jackson-jackson-5-2026-the-best-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 TV Anime "FAIRY TAIL" Opening & Ending Songs Vol.3 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/511/4524135308511.jpg?v-a-2026-tv-anime-fairy-tail-opening-ending-songs-vol-3-lp&class=scaled&v=1787714790)
![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 Kaizan Neptune · Bamboo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/138/4988031847138.jpg?john-kaizan-neptune-2026-bamboo-lp&class=scaled&v=1773690434)
![Cover for Tatsuro Yamashita · For You (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/132/4547366588132.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2025-for-you-lp&class=scaled&v=1673715066)
![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 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 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 Phil Ranelin · Vibes From The Tribe (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/361/4995879076361.jpg?phil-ranelin-2023-vibes-from-the-tribe-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 Xzibit · Man Vs Machine (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/233/3760370260233.jpg?xzibit-2023-man-vs-machine-lp&class=scaled&v=1666777934)
![Cover for Galliano · Dingwalls Track (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/475/4995879070475.jpg?galliano-2026-dingwalls-track-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)
![Cover for Russ · Chomp 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/709/3760300317709.jpg?russ-2022-chomp-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1646944720)
![Cover for Miles Davis · Kind Of Blue (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2020)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/958/4547366450958.jpg?miles-davis-2020-kind-of-blue-lp&class=scaled&v=1649233743)
![Cover for Jonas Kaufmann · Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin, Op. 25 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2013)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/263/0885470005263.jpg?jonas-kaufmann-2013-schubert-die-schone-mullerin-op-25-lp&class=scaled&v=1366194848)
![Cover for Average Guyz · First Come First Served (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/831/4995879074831.jpg?average-guyz-2024-first-come-first-served-lp&class=scaled&v=1734037095)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Vampire (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/755/4988031604755.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-vampire-lp&class=scaled&v=1718682988)
![Cover for Redman International Dancehall 1985-1989 Var · Redman International Dancehall (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2017)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/283/4571179531283.jpg?redman-international-dancehall-1985-1989-var-2017-redman-international-dancehall-lp&class=scaled&v=1511114943)
![Cover for Logic System · Venus (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/800/4988031595800.jpg?logic-system-2023-venus-lp&class=scaled&v=1719109105)
![Cover for The O`jays · Crossroads of Life / Gotta Get My Broom out <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/311/4995879745311.jpg?the-o-jays-2022-crossroads-of-life-gotta-get-my-broom-out-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1674807811)
![Cover for Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe · A Sprit Speaks (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/433/4995879078433.jpg?descendants-of-mike-and-phoebe-2022-a-sprit-speaks-lp&class=scaled&v=1653049861)
![Cover for Penny Goodwin · Live <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/945/4995879078945.jpg?penny-goodwin-2022-live-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1659607726)
![Cover for Casiopea · Euphony (Colour Vinyl) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/242/4988031870242.jpg?casiopea-2026-euphony-colour-vinyl-lp&class=scaled&v=1791373293)
![Cover for Lightnin' Hopkins · Mojo Hand (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/596/4995879074596.jpg?lightnin-hopkins-2024-mojo-hand-lp&class=scaled&v=1728435600)
![Cover for Otis Rush · Groaning The Blues (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/973/4995879079973.jpg?otis-rush-2023-groaning-the-blues-lp&class=scaled&v=1686238001)
![Cover for Free · Walk in My Shadow / the Hunter (7") [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/277/4988031562277.jpg?free-2023-walk-in-my-shadow-the-hunter-7-&class=scaled&v=1676909482)
![Cover for Goat (japan) · New Games / Rhythm & Sound (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/701/4560283217701.jpg?goat-japan-2021-new-games-rhythm-sound-lp&class=scaled&v=1560855654)
![Cover for Ningenisu · Nijyusseiki Sousou Kyoku (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/918/4988008090918.jpg?ningenisu-2022-nijyusseiki-sousou-kyoku-lp&class=scaled&v=1660439296)