Release date:
August 15, 2025
Pre-order vinyl:

● Japan import
● Label: Nipponophone
● Cat#: COJA-9541
● Pressed and printed in Japan
● Check our Wamono compilations at wamono.bandcamp.com/merch !

*** VINYL ONLY RELEASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO DIGITAL VERSION COMING WITH THIS RELEASE ***

Tracklist:

Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
Kiyoshi Sugimoto - The Island Skyline
Soul Media - Memory Lane
Spick & Span - Still Love You
Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living In A City

Selecting melodious and groovy crossover, fusion, and jazz-funk tracks from the Nippon Columbia catalog, including its sub -label Better Days, that City Pop fans will love.



The track selection and commentary are curated by Hitoshi Kurimoto, the most popular City Pop influencer in Japan.



This unique selection includes tracks from Soul Media, Hiromasa Suzuki, Kazumi Watanabe, and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, along with previously unreissued gems.



The artwork is designed by Stereo Tennis, known for its popular '80s-inspired graphics.



This is a must-have for fans of Japanese Jazz and City Pop!



Enjoy!

Tracklist:
  • 1. Kazumi Watanabe - Park Avenue
  • 2. Shigeharu Mukai - Hip Cruiser
  • 3. Kiyoshi Sugimoto - the Island Skyline
  • 4. Soul Media - Memory Lane
  • 5. Spick & Span - Still Love You
  • 6. Hidefumi Toki & Temps - Atsui Yujo
  • 7. Shigeru Suzuki - West Beach Drive
  • 8. Chika Asamoto - Gypsy Moon
  • 9. Toshiyuki Daitoku - Living in a City

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