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 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 Mygo!!!!! · Meisekiha <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic-static.b-cdn.net/images/missing.png)
![Cover for Ave Mujica · Completeness (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/084/4589773690084.jpg?ave-mujica-2026-completeness-lp&class=scaled&v=1771573752)
![Cover for Akina Nakamori · I Hope So (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/946/4988031592946.jpg?akina-nakamori-2023-i-hope-so-lp&class=scaled&v=1719785493)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins & Scott Hamilton · Untitled (LP) [Audiophile Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/406/4580051153406.jpg?eddie-higgins-scott-hamilton-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1735573876)
![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 Masayoshi Soken · FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestral Arrangement (LP) [Limited Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/258/4988601472258.jpg?masayoshi-soken-2025-final-fantasy-xiv-orchestral-arrangement-lp&class=scaled&v=1759990532)
![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 Eddie Higgins Trio · Dear Old Stockholm (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/413/4580051153413.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2024-dear-old-stockholm-lp&class=scaled&v=1735573896)
![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 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 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 Eddie Higgins Trio · Amor (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/673/4580051153673.jpg?eddie-higgins-trio-2025-amor-lp&class=scaled&v=1763472370)
![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 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 Shigeru Nagata · Ocean Waves (Original Soundtrack) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/019/4988008096019.jpg?shigeru-nagata-2025-ocean-waves-original-soundtrack-lp&class=scaled&v=1756213995)
![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 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 Tatsuro Yamashita · Greatest Hits of Tatsuro Yamashita (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/187/4547366588187.jpg?tatsuro-yamashita-2025-greatest-hits-of-tatsuro-yamashita-lp&class=scaled&v=1673699189)
![Cover for Twice · BDZ <LIMITED> (LP) [Limited Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/060/4943674380060.jpg?twice-2023-bdz-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1697102581)
![Cover for Bob Marley & The Wailers · One Love (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/146/4988031642146.jpg?bob-marley-the-wailers-2024-one-love-lp&class=scaled&v=1730322778)
![Cover for Eric Alexander Quartet · Blues at Midnight (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/676/4580051152676.jpg?eric-alexander-quartet-2023-blues-at-midnight-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101255)
![Cover for Denny Zeitlin Trio · As Long as There's Music (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/683/4580051152683.jpg?denny-zeitlin-trio-2023-as-long-as-there-s-music-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101261)
![Cover for The Jazz Avengers · The Jazz Avengers <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/268/4580511060268.jpg?the-jazz-avengers-2024-the-jazz-avengers-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1728988769)
![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 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 (Clear Vinyl) (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/018/4549767348018.jpg?takeo-moriyama-2025-smile-clear-vinyl-lp&class=scaled&v=1763641794)
![Cover for Ken Peplowski Quartet · When You Wish Upon A Star (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/690/4580051152690.jpg?ken-peplowski-quartet-2023-when-you-wish-upon-a-star-lp&class=scaled&v=1689101272)
![Cover for Epmd · Crossover / Brothers from Brentwood L.i. (7") [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/932/4988031418932.jpg?epmd-2024-crossover-brothers-from-brentwood-l-i-7-&class=scaled&v=1685564497)
![Cover for Isao Suzuki · Cadillac Woman (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2026)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/222/4988002951222.jpg?isao-suzuki-2026-cadillac-woman-lp&class=scaled&v=1772735544)
![Cover for Richie Beirach Trio · Summer Night (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/468/4580051153468.jpg?richie-beirach-trio-2024-summer-night-lp&class=scaled&v=1768454513)
![Cover for Tommie Young · Do You Still Feel The Same Way (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/976/4995879078976.jpg?tommie-young-2022-do-you-still-feel-the-same-way-lp&class=scaled&v=1669956556)
![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 Corner Gang · Stone out of Your Mind (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/962/4995879077962.jpg?corner-gang-2022-stone-out-of-your-mind-lp&class=scaled&v=1642798484)
![Cover for Miyuki Nakajima · Sekai Ga Chigatte Mieru Hi (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/756/4542519015756.jpg?miyuki-nakajima-2024-sekai-ga-chigatte-mieru-hi-lp&class=scaled&v=1722347396)
![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 Joe Pass · Behind Better Days (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/528/4995879080528.jpg?joe-pass-2024-behind-better-days-lp&class=scaled&v=1718536652)
![Cover for Ten · Humanity (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/289/4988064435289.jpg?ten-2025-humanity-lp&class=scaled&v=1755282899)
![Cover for Fennesz · Mosaic (LP) [Limited, Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/166/4995879075166.jpg?fennesz-2025-mosaic-lp&class=scaled&v=1750872541)
![Cover for Next Movement (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/263/4995879079263.jpg?next-movement-2023-next-movement-lp&class=scaled&v=1670357470)
![Cover for Yuji Nomi · Whisper Of The Heart 'Image Album' (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/817/4988008094817.jpg?yuji-nomi-2024-whisper-of-the-heart-image-album-lp&class=scaled&v=1727170642)
![Cover for Kiyooka,chiho / Ike,takeshi / Ishikawa,keiju · Dragon Ball Z - O.s.t. (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/420/3701627800420.jpg?kiyooka-chiho-ike-takeshi-ishikawa-keiju-2024-dragon-ball-z-o-s-t-lp&class=scaled&v=1713871883)
![Cover for Eddie Higgins · You Don't Know What Love Is (LP) [Japan Import Audiophile edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/000/4580051153000.jpg?eddie-higgins-2024-you-don-t-know-what-love-is-lp&class=scaled&v=1718188839)
![Cover for Junko Ohashi & Minoya Central Station · Full House (Milky Pink Vinyl) (LP) [Japan Import Pink Vinyl edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/291/4988031645291.jpg?junko-ohashi-minoya-central-station-2024-full-house-milky-pink-vinyl-lp&class=scaled&v=1726735963)
![Cover for Ron Henderson and Choice O · Soul Junction <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/559/4995879080559.jpg?ron-henderson-and-choice-o-2024-soul-junction-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1770874385)
![Cover for Band-Maid · Unleash (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/707/4524135246707.jpg?band-maid-2025-unleash-lp&class=scaled&v=1770608231)
![Cover for Motohiko Hino Quartet +2 · Flying Clouds (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/467/4582530660467.jpg?motohiko-hino-quartet-2-2023-flying-clouds-lp&class=scaled&v=1681680893)
![Cover for Jackie Ross · New Beginning For (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/729/4995879076729.jpg?jackie-ross-2023-new-beginning-for-lp&class=scaled&v=1710692128)
![Cover for 1970 · Hopkins' Sky Hop / Lonesome In Your Home (7") [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/403/4995879745403.jpg?1970-2022-hopkins-sky-hop-lonesome-in-your-home-7-&class=scaled&v=1653157696)
![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 Babymetal · Live In London - Babymetal World Tour 2014 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/735/4988061380735.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-in-london-babymetal-world-tour-2014-lp&class=scaled&v=1624004560)
![Cover for Poison Girl Friend · Love Me (LP) [JAPAN IMPORT edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/536/4549767345536.jpg?poison-girl-friend-2025-love-me-lp&class=scaled&v=1743428733)
![Cover for Nicki Parrott · Autumn Leaves / Winter Wonderland (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2023)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/768/4580051152768.jpg?nicki-parrott-2023-autumn-leaves-winter-wonderland-lp&class=scaled&v=1718547940)
![Cover for Iri · Groove It (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/960/4988002936960.jpg?iri-2024-groove-it-lp&class=scaled&v=1724280391)
![Cover for (Various Artists) · Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited -Okinawa Pops 1957 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/543/4549767345543.jpg?-various-artists-2025-ryukyu-rare-groove-revisited-okinawa-pops-1957-lp&class=scaled&v=1754674162)
![Cover for Michael Brecker · Nearness Of You - The Ballad Book (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/333/4988031752333.jpg?michael-brecker-2025-nearness-of-you-the-ballad-book-lp&class=scaled&v=1750291964)
![Cover for Compilation · Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover -Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964 (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2025)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/550/4549767345550.jpg?compilation-2025-ryukyu-rare-groove-crossover-okinawa-jazz-funk-1964-lp&class=scaled&v=1761103479)
![Cover for Iri · Juice (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/977/4988002936977.jpg?iri-2024-juice-lp&class=scaled&v=1719565073)
![Cover for Naoki Sato · Orange Days (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/594/4988031656594.jpg?naoki-sato-2024-orange-days-lp&class=scaled&v=1728552191)
![Cover for Noriki (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/196/4988031650196.jpg?noriki-2024-noriki-lp&class=scaled&v=1729612404)
![Cover for Sonny Stitt · When Sonny Blows Blue (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/549/4995879078549.jpg?sonny-stitt-2021-when-sonny-blows-blue-lp&class=scaled&v=1657199791)
![Cover for Kyohei & His 585 Band Tsutsumi · Hit Machine (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/503/4988031524503.jpg?kyohei-his-585-band-tsutsumi-2022-hit-machine-lp&class=scaled&v=1660574971)
![Cover for Iri · Sparkle (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/984/4988002936984.jpg?iri-2024-sparkle-lp&class=scaled&v=1720394991)
![Cover for Kifu Mitsuhashi / Kiyoshi Yamaya · Shakuhachi Yama No Uta (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/522/4549767162522.jpg?kifu-mitsuhashi-kiyoshi-yamaya-2022-shakuhachi-yama-no-uta-lp&class=scaled&v=1660466852)
![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=1763472438)
![Cover for Miki Matsubara · Cool Cut (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/884/4524135198884.jpg?miki-matsubara-2024-cool-cut-lp&class=scaled&v=1725616247)
![Cover for Brief Encounter · Get Right Down - the Complete 70s Singles and More <limited> (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/542/4995879077542.jpg?brief-encounter-2022-get-right-down-the-complete-70s-singles-and-more-limited-lp&class=scaled&v=1641938761)
![Cover for Babymetal · Live At Wembley Babymetal World Tour 2016 Kicks Off At The Sse Arena (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/780/4988061380780.jpg?babymetal-2021-live-at-wembley-babymetal-world-tour-2016-kicks-off-at-the-sse-arena-lp&class=scaled&v=1623847582)
![Cover for Happy End (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/886/4988003635886.jpg?happy-end-2024-happy-end-lp&class=scaled&v=1733972349)
![Cover for Ritenour Lee · Brasil (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/306/4524135184306.jpg?ritenour-lee-2024-brasil-lp&class=scaled&v=1728673924)
![Cover for Ingram · Ingram Kingdom (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2022)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/327/4995879078327.jpg?ingram-2022-ingram-kingdom-lp&class=scaled&v=1649884224)
![Cover for Fishmans · King Master George (LP) [Japan Import edition] (2021)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/096/4988013639096.jpg?fishmans-2021-king-master-george-lp&class=scaled&v=1632668747)
![Cover for Bill Crow Quartet · Untitled (LP) [Audiophile Japan Import edition] (2024)](https://imusic.b-cdn.net/images/item/original/338/4580051153338.jpg?bill-crow-quartet-2024-untitled-lp&class=scaled&v=1730812018)