Various Artists - Akasaka Soul Funk 1969-1977 *Pre-Order

Release Date Friday 28th February 2025. All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.

Ten essential, rare and killer tracks released by the legendary Nippon Columbia label between 1969 and 1977, capturing the raw, unapparelled energy that was flowing through the air of Tokyo's Akasaka streets at this electrifying time. Enjoy!

Mieko Hirota - Soul Lady
Shinji Maki & Black Jack - Nabeyoko Soul
Tan Tan - Happy Day
Kenji Niinuma - Airenki
Hatsumi Shibata - Furui Fuku Nanka
Strawberry Jam - Arimasen
Mieko Hirota - Anata Ga Inakute Mo
Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - Kaeroka Kaeroka (Single version)
Miki Hirayama - Hatachi No Koi
Masaaki Sakai - Baby

 For all fans of the Wamono series!

● Rare and killer Japanese soul funk tunes.

● 180g heavy vinyl pressing, reverse board jacket.

● Mastering and lacquer cut by Jukka Sarapää at Timmion Cutting Lab, Helsinki, Finland.

● Fully licensed Nippon Columbia masters.

● Text and track-by-track liner notes by Kazunori Harada.

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