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Long-awaited analog version of “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition”, a compilation focused on picks from Japanese record label Victor's 1980s catalog, handpicked by DJ Notoya - featuring curated Japanese cuts of disco, boogie, modern soul. 

DJ Notoya, who was one of the first in Japan to help showcase Japanese music globally and gained worldwide attention with his mix CD ‘Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition,’ which became an instant classic upon its release.

This compilation, which focuses on Victor's catalog and showcases his deep knowledge of the essence of 1980s Japanese music with elements of disco, boogie, and modern soul, is finally available on vinyl.

This vinyl edition features a carefully selected collection of tracks from previous digital releases that have received high praise. Among them, Reiko Takahashi's “Sunset Road” is a highly anticipated record release, as the original 7-inch record is now difficult to obtain.

This collection, a must-have for fans of Japanese music and city pop, is now complete with jacket artwork by Hiro Nagai. A definitive edition that can be enjoyed in a variety of settings, from club use to listening at home.

Vinyl tracklist:
A1 Naomi Akimoto – BEWITCHED (ARE YOU LEAVING SOON)
A2 Reiko Takahashi – Sunset Road
A3 Iyo Matsumoto – Private file wa aketa mama de…
A4 Maiko Okamoto – Fascination
B1 Hisako Manda – Koi suru tsumori ni nareba…
B2 Irene Forlane – Mystery Girl
B3 Yoko Oginome – LAZY DANCE
B4 Ichiro Nitta – Tokyo Jazz Club

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Label: Victor – NJS-836
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo
Country: Japan
Released: 2025
Genre: Japanese, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Boogie, City Pop, Funk, Soul

File under: Japanese // Japanese Pop
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