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 Rip Slyme · Tokyo Classic (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![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 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 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 Jazz Trio · Smooth Operator (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/386/4580051152386.jpg?aaron-heick-romantic-jazz-trio-2022-smooth-operator-lp&class=scaled&v=1681779545)
![Cover for Michael Orr and the Book O · Love Will Rise <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/171/4995879079171.jpg?michael-orr-and-the-book-o-2023-love-will-rise-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1675736516)
![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 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 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 Tatsuro Yamashita · Spacy (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/170/4547366588170.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2023-spacy-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![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 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 Lisa Ono · Bossa Carioca (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/567/4988031575567.jpg?lisa-ono-2023-bossa-carioca-lp&class=scaled&v=1685006337)
![Cover for Average Guyz · First Come First Served <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/831/4995879074831.jpg?average-guyz-2024-first-come-first-served-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1734037095)
![Cover for (Game Music) · Music from Konami Antiques -family Computer- Vol.4 <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/394/4988031621394.jpg?-game-music-2024-music-from-konami-antiques-family-computer-vol-4-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1728269654)
![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 Lisa Ono · Bossa Hula Nova (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/574/4988031575574.jpg?lisa-ono-2023-bossa-hula-nova-lp&class=scaled&v=1685006337)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Akina (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/984/4988031592984.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-akina-lp&class=scaled&v=1719277332)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · Cage (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/762/4988031604762.jpg?akina-nakamori-2024-cage-lp&class=scaled&v=1718765910)
![Cover for Lisa Ono · Boas Festas (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/171/4988031590171.jpg?lisa-ono-2023-boas-festas-lp&class=scaled&v=1719197535)
![Cover for Fishmans · Neo Yankees' Holiday (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4988013639195.jpg?fishmans-2021-neo-yankees-holiday-lp&class=scaled&v=1632668747)
![Cover for The Brand New Heavies · Never Stop (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/637/4995879076637.jpg?the-brand-new-heavies-2024-never-stop-lp&class=scaled&v=1707451262)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Tenderly – Best of Eddie Higgins (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/437/4580051153437.jpg?eddie-higgins-2024-tenderly-best-of-eddie-higgins-lp&class=scaled&v=1735574009)
![Cover for Fire Bomber · Macross 7 Ultra Fire!! Fire Bomber Best Album (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/965/4582757031965.jpg?fire-bomber-2024-macross-7-ultra-fire-fire-bomber-best-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059502)
![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 Young Gun Silver Fox · Whatcha Gonna Do For Me? / Private Paradise (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/863/4995879064863.jpg?young-gun-silver-fox-2022-whatcha-gonna-do-for-me-private-paradise-lp&class=scaled&v=1665069116)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Shigan Raisan (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/216/4988008093216.jpg?ningen-isu-2024-shigan-raisan-lp&class=scaled&v=1719613353)
![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 Archie Shepp Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/185/4580051153185.jpg?archie-shepp-quartet-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1728673128)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Sayonara Boku No Tomodachi (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/970/4988031591970.jpg?doji-morita-2023-sayonara-boku-no-tomodachi-lp&class=scaled&v=1722576176)
![Cover for Eric Alexander Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/676/4580051152676.jpg?eric-alexander-quartet-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101255)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/444/4580051153444.jpg?nicki-parrott-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1735574038)
![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 Diana Krall · The Look Of Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/389/4988031812389.jpg?diana-krall-2025-the-look-of-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1769798026)
![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 Hikaru Utada · Heart Station (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/278/4988031466278.jpg?hikaru-utada-2022-heart-station-lp&class=scaled&v=1646001314)
![Cover for Fumio Itabashi · Watarase: Voice (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/111/4995879075111.jpg?fumio-itabashi-2025-watarase-voice-lp&class=scaled&v=1752021493)
![Cover for Prince Billy Mahdi Wright · You Got Dat Wright (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/623/4995879075623.jpg?prince-billy-mahdi-wright-2025-you-got-dat-wright-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472305)
![Cover for Steve Kuhn Trio · Pavane For A Dead Princess (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/192/4580051153192.jpg?steve-kuhn-trio-2024-pavane-for-a-dead-princess-lp&class=scaled&v=1728423538)
![Cover for Ningen Isu · Manatsu No Yo No Yume (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/714/4988008092714.jpg?ningen-isu-2023-manatsu-no-yo-no-yume-lp&class=scaled&v=1701559356)
![Cover for Denny Zeitlin Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/683/4580051152683.jpg?denny-zeitlin-trio-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101261)
![Cover for Twice · &TWICE <LIMITED> (LP) [Japan Import Limited edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/077/4943674380077.jpg?twice-2023-twice-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1697102870)
![Cover for Hikaru Utada · Fantome (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/285/4988031466285.jpg?hikaru-utada-2022-fantome-lp&class=scaled&v=1646001341)
![Cover for Masako Miyazaki · Get My Wave (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/263/4988002921263.jpg?masako-miyazaki-2022-get-my-wave-lp&class=scaled&v=1648358434)
![Cover for Lite · Installation (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/161/4988044122161.jpg?lite-2024-installation-lp&class=scaled&v=1734882375)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · Christmas Songs 2 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (1901)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/921/4580051151921.jpg?eddie-higgins-1901-christmas-songs-2-lp&class=scaled&v=1652259831)
![Cover for Ricardo Marrero & the Group · A Taste (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/281/4995879071281.jpg?ricardo-marrero-the-group-2021-a-taste-lp&class=scaled&v=1627825982)
![Cover for Fay · This Is A Blessing (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/793/4995879071793.jpg?fay-2022-this-is-a-blessing-lp&class=scaled&v=1625685107)
![Cover for Takeo Moriyama · Smile (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/018/4549767348018.jpg?takeo-moriyama-2025-smile-lp&class=scaled&v=1763641794)
![Cover for Ken Peplowski Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/690/4580051152690.jpg?ken-peplowski-quartet-2023-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101272)
![Cover for Omura Kenji · First Step <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/195/4988031590195.jpg?omura-kenji-2023-first-step-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059541)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Boku Tachi No Shippai (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/987/4988031591987.jpg?doji-morita-2023-boku-tachi-no-shippai-lp&class=scaled&v=1720643368)
![Cover for Epmd · Crossover / Brothers from Brentw (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/932/4988031418932.jpg?epmd-2024-crossover-brothers-from-brentw-7-&class=scaled&v=1685564497)
![Cover for Taylor Swift · The Life of a Showgirl <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/765/4988031827765.jpg?taylor-swift-2025-the-life-of-a-showgirl-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1767513531)
![Cover for Ted Rosenthal Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/208/4580051153208.jpg?ted-rosenthal-trio-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1745059553)
![Cover for Doji Morita · Celluloid No Shoujo (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/994/4988031591994.jpg?doji-morita-2023-celluloid-no-shoujo-lp&class=scaled&v=1719254304)
![Cover for Richie Beirach Trio · Untitled (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/468/4580051153468.jpg?richie-beirach-trio-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1768454513)
![Cover for Capsule · Metro Pulse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/156/4943674340156.jpg?capsule-2023-metro-pulse-lp&class=scaled&v=1684730038)
![Cover for Tommie Young · Do You Still Feel the Same Way <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/976/4995879078976.jpg?tommie-young-2023-do-you-still-feel-the-same-way-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1669956556)
![Cover for The Yellow Monkey · 9999 <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2019)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/616/4943674295616.jpg?the-yellow-monkey-2019-9999-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1695128171)
![Cover for Mikis Theodorakis · Serpico (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/776/3700604723776.jpg?mikis-theodorakis-2022-serpico-lp&class=scaled&v=1583916146)
![Cover for Tomorrow's People · Open Soul T-Groove Edit (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/641/4995879064641.jpg?tomorrow-s-people-2022-open-soul-t-groove-edit-lp&class=scaled&v=1648749631)
![Cover for Babymetal · Live Legend 1999 & 1997 Apocalypse (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/674/4988061380674.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-legend-1999-1997-apocalypse-lp&class=scaled&v=1623953197)
![Cover for Topics · Giving Up (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/298/4995879071298.jpg?topics-2021-giving-up-lp&class=scaled&v=1627118291)
![Cover for Heaven And Earth · I Can't Seem To Forget You (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/114/4995879074114.jpg?heaven-and-earth-2024-i-can-t-seem-to-forget-you-lp&class=scaled&v=1720147198)
![Cover for Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign · 69 Cents (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/443/4995879077443.jpg?ebony-rhythm-funk-campaign-2021-69-cents-lp&class=scaled&v=1641986890)
![Cover for Home Boy And The C.O.L. · Out Break (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/211/4995879078211.jpg?home-boy-and-the-c-o-l-2022-out-break-lp&class=scaled&v=1649884184)