JAPAN

JAPAN

4LDK - 1988 one-off prog/wave/ambient project led by Motoi Semba (Pale Acute Moon & Teru's Symphonia) and former Starless singer Yoshiko "Julla" Miyamoto. https://www.youtube.com/user/4LDKforLDK

4LDK FOR LDK (REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (EP) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $15

99.99 - Kenso & Ain Soph-related jazz/fusion from 1982 & 1983. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQFLw8OJ4eQ&t=26s & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDdhi2CXBPg

99.99 (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

99.99 (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

MORE OF 99.99 (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

MORE OF 99.99 (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

ADACHI KYODAI - Like California Guitar Trio on speed.

ADACHI KYODAI $15

XIANSHI $15

AIDA - Pre-Ain Soph and Dada rarity that was recorded in 1978 and will appeal to fans of Ash Ra Tempel and Manuel Göttsching. https://www.discogs.com/Aida-Echoes-of-Aida/release/8642667

ECHOES OF AIDA (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

AIN SOPH - Great blend of prog/Canterbury/jazz rock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcEEgj2ml8s

A STORY OF MYSTERIOUS FOREST (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

HAT AND FIELD (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

MYSTERIOUS TRIANGLE - SPECIAL LIVE VOLUME TWO (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

QUICKSAND - SPECIAL LIVE VOLUME THREE (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

STUDIO LIVE TRACKS ‘80S AND ‘05 (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

2004-2005 (EP) (CD-R) (POSEIDON RECORDS) $10

SEVEN COLOURS (NEXUS) $30

SEVEN COLOURS (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $35

AKIKO'S COSMIC SPACE - Spunky, playful solo album by Ars Nova drummer/singer/multi-instrumentalist and features contributions by Bill Berends (Mastermind) and Ken Matsutani (Marble Sheep). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR641Yzc-_Y

JULAHISCA TO THIS WONDERFUL DAY $15

AMYGDALA - Zeuhl influenced for fans of Magma, Present and especially Univers Zero. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTgJScXcp8Q & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WukS4NVHhsg

AMYGDALA (SOLEIL ZEUHL) $18

COMPLEX COMBAT (SOLEIL ZEUHL) $18

AQANESUSS - Symphonic prog band close to Shingetsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzATCyZhjSs&list=PLjDeCUDZs2X9tOtysD--g-X6m-5i21D23

AQANESUSS (MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $22

ARS NOVA - Goblin meets ELP! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZN5v0U_Dn_plSO5ZSowNA

THE BOOK OF THE DEAD (MALS) $16

ANDROID DOMINA (MUSEA) $16

BIOGENESIS PROJECT (TRANSI LABEL) $25

FORCE FOR THE FOURTH “CHRYSALIS” (TRANSI LABEL) $18

FORCE FOR THE FOURTH “CHRYSALIS” (HQ CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

FORCE FOR THE FOURTH “CHRYSALIS” (MUSEA) $16

SEVENTH HELL (HQ CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

SEVENTH HELL (WITH ALTERNATE COVER ART) (MUSEA) $16

ACROSS THE WORLD (CD-R) (TRANSI LABEL) $13

CLUB COCODRIE ‘98 (CD-R) (EXPOSÉ) $13

THE NIGHTMARES (CD-R) (TRANSI LABEL) $13

ASTURIAS - Fantastic instrumental symphonic prog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYf9vGdhc0YaHJVfS1nZ9bA

CIRCLE IN THE FOREST (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

CIRCLE IN THE FOREST (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

BRILLIANT STREAMS (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

CRYPTOGRAM ILLUSION (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

CRYPTOGRAM ILLUSION (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

BIRD EYES VIEW (ACOUSTIC ASTURIAS) (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

IN SEARCH OF THE SOUL TREES (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

LEGEND OF GOLD WIND (ACOUSTIC ASTURIAS) (ASTURIAS) $22

FRACTALS (ELECTRIC ASTURIAS) (ASTURIAS) $22

ELEMENTALS (ELECTRIC ASTURIAS) (ASTURIAS) $22

MISSING PIECE OF MY LIFE (ASTURIAS) $22

AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD (ASTURIAS) $22

ACROSS THE RIDGE TO HEAVEN (ASTURIAS) $22

TRINITY (ELECTRIC ASTURIAS) (ASTURIAS) $22

DIMENSIONS (ELECTRIC ASTURIAS) (ASTURIAS) $22

ATARAXIA - Obscure symph/prog album from 1986. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJA4vPvTuNM

ADOLESCENCE OF AN ANCIENT WARRIOR (MUSEA) $16

ADOLESCENCE OF AN ANCIENT WARRIOR (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TACHIKA RECORDS) $20

AUSIA - Trio of violin, recorder and acoustic guitar with some classical influences mixed in with some traditional Asian sounds. Good stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EAjEQMJPlY

KASA KASA (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $15

AZOTH - After a 20 year history, this band has a release. Great symphonic prog/fusion with violin and related to Pageant and Cinderella Search https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YicMpDlAlw

THE AWKWARD AGE'S END (HARVEST OF PASSION RECORDS) $20

BANDVIVIL - Instrumental power trio playing prog/jazz/fusion/funk/blues and heavy metal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zP-8K9-nC8

JUNAOKISSEI (MUSEA/INTERMUSIC) $16

BARAKA - Very good progressive rock with fusion elements. http://www.barakarock.com/discography.html and http://www.myspace.com/barakarock

BHARMAD (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

IV (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

SAME (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

VI (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

VII $16

SHADE OF EVOLUTION $16

INNER RESONANCE $16

TRINITY $16

ATLANTIC - BEST OF (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

BI KYO RAN - Like Red-period Crimson. Excellent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RUFcFzPfb0

BI KYO RAN (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

BI KYO RAN (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

PARALLAX (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

PARALLAX (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

WHO MA: LIVE VOL. 2 (+ 2 BONUS TRACKS) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $25

CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL 2 (LANTIS) $30

BLACK PAGE - Great symph/prog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYN7_CeedGY

OPEN THE NEXT PAGE (REMASTERED) (DIGIPACK) (NEXUS) $22

OPEN THE NEXT PAGE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

OPEN THE NEXT PAGE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

BLAZING BRONZE - Dominion is symph/prog. Death is dark Gothic.

DOMINION OF THE EAST $18

DEATH COLLECTION $18

BLUES CREATION - Heavy blues psychedelia from 1969 & 1971.

THE BLUES CREATION (+ 5 BONUS TRACKS) $18

THE BLUES CREATION (DIGIPACK) $18

DEMON & ELEVEN CHILDREN (+ 4 BONUS TRACKS) $18

LIVE! (+ 2 BONUS TRACKS) $18

LIVE! (DIGIPACK) $18

BONDAGE FRUIT - Like a cross between Happy Family & Kenso. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFejw0KBuue5pGBus2Cz4g

III RECIT (REMASTERED) (MABOROSHI NO SEKAI) $20

VII (MINI LP SLEEVE) (MABOROSHI NO SEKAI) $25

BUDDERFLY - Members of Six North performing live in a very energetic improvised manner.

BUDDERFLY $15

CHARISMA - Instrumental symphonic prog that has a mid-70s Genesis vibe running through it. Features members of Mr. Sirius, Dada and Kennedy. Fantastic! http://www.neowing.co.jp/product/KICS-3169/track?from_cdj=1

KAIKOU (KING RECORDS) $30

CHEN, SHINKI - Progressive hard psych with Hiro Yanigida.

SHINKI CHEN & HIS FRIENDS $18

SHINKI CHEN & HIS FRIENDS (JAPANESE IMPORT) $20

CHRONICLE - Classic spacey progressive close to Far East Family Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHGEwoUj-8E

...LIKE A MESSAGE FROM THE STARS (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TACHIKA RECORDS) $20

LIVE AT WHISKEY A-GO-GO (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TACHIKA RECORDS) $20

CICHLA TEMENSIS - Pre-Kiku Latte instrumental flute dominated prog. Outstanding stuff! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCps0CbCKrDsjVjGqpZBJyfA

ANOTHER TRIANGLE (EP) (VITAL RECORDS) $20

AFFINE SPACE (EP) (VITAL RECORDS) $20

FANTASIA (EP) (MINI LP SLEEVE) (CICHLA TEMENSIS) $20

CINEMA - Real good Ex-Fromage prog.

INTO THE STATE OF FLUX (MINI LP SLEEVE) $16

MINDSCAPE (JAPANESE PRESSING) $18

MINDSCAPE (FRENCH PRESSING) $16

CORAL CAVES - Electronic music.

VOICE FROM A DISTANCE $15

COSMOS FACTORY - One of the best Japanese 70s prog groups. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewMhPzwGYsYbXGwGnCnK4w

A JOURNEY WITH THE COSMOS FACTORY (DIGIPACK) (LUCKY PIGS RECORDS) $18

BLACK HOLE (+ BONUS TRACK) (DIGIPACK) (LION RECORDS) $18

CREATION - 70s rock mixed with prog and psych.

CREATION/PURE ELECTRIC SOUL (2 on 1) $18

CRIME SYMPHONIA - Compilation of Japanese symphonic rock bands with Vienna, Outer Limits, Mr. Sirius, Pageant, Asturias, Providence, Magdalena, Mugen, Pale Acute Moon.

CRIME SYMPHONIA (CRIME) $20

DADA - Electronic/progressive music with a nod to Heldon, Fripp & Eno, Tangerine Dream and King Crimson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-4RfRxNHdA&t=277s & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v83Zs3lj_8 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30qT5WMAdcs

JYO (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

DADA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

DADA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

CASTLE WALL/THE HOUSE IN THE MIRROR (ORIGINAL VERSION) (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

DEJA VU - 80s keyboard symphonic prog led by Motoi Sakuraba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpudqxTPesQ&list=OLAK5uy_nLfHdnuIDeZenjdZdsS7ch28gxy077zEQ

BAROQUE IN THE FUTURE (+ 2 BONUS TRACKS) (MUSEA) $16

DJAMRA - Mix of R.I.O. and jazz rock. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq71ludUDndQ8QMIwJmJ8aQ

DJAMRA (EP) (A.M.O.) $15

TRANSPLANTATION (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

KAMIHITOE (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

CIRCLE OF CIRCUS (DJAMRA) $20

DUO <LES QUATRE MAINS> - Two female keyboard players performing Bach compositions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkKBrp3xhMk

KEYBOARD DUETS OF THE BACH FAMILY (MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

EARTH EXPLORER, THE (TEE) - Japanese editions of instrumental symphonic prog with Camel as well as early Kenso influences. Super stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eanq2xfoiDs

THE EARTH EXPLORER (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $25

TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESSION (MUSEA) $25

TALES OF ETERNAL ENTITIES (MUSEA PARALLELE) $25

TOTAL EDGE EFFECT (PRETENTIOUS DINOSAUR RECORDS) $20

EASTERN ORBIT - Yuki Nakajima's post-Heavy Metal Army hard space rock releases from 1982 & 1983. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLedI-Qlogc & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-PZixfa4YQ

FUTURE FORCE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

FUTURE FORCE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

JOURNEY TO UTOPIA/EASTERN ORBIT LIVE! (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

JOURNEY TO UTOPIA/EASTERN ORBIT LIVE! (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

ERA - Violin (Tsuboy Akihisa of KBB) & acoustic guitar (Kido Natsuki of Bondage Fruit) duo. super stuff! https://www.youtube.com/user/AkihisaTsuboy/playlists

THE FORGOTTEN SHIP (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $18

TOTEM (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $16

FANTASMAGORIA - Violin-led instrumental symphonic prog/fusion not far from KBB, Outer Limits and Kenso. https://www.youtube.com/user/celica2x

LIVE AT STAR PINE'S CAFE 6/13/04 - ENERGETIC LIVE DEMO CD (EP) (VITAL RECORDS) $14

FAR EAST FAMILY BAND - The best 70s Japanese prog band with a heavy Pink Floyd influence. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2CznFJjXUASnmwgelDnV8A

NIPPONJIN (BUY OR DIE RECORDS) $18

TENKUJIN (DIGIPACK) (LION RECORDS) $18

TENKUJIN (REMASTERED) (MINI LP SLEEVE) (LIMITED EDITION OF 1,000) (PHOENIX RECORDS) $18

FAR OUT - Brilliant 1973 pre-Far East Family Band prog with a dose of psychedelia. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsR4g0OHKYP2xHJ7wPBzjig

FAR OUT (A.K.A. NIHONJIN) (REMASTERED + 7 BONUS TRACKS) (DIGIPACK) (BUY OR DIE RECORDS) $18

FLAT 122 - Instrumental trio that mixes prog and fusion. Excellent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1revQYcGLWQ

KAGEROU (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

FLIED EGG - Mix of rock and progressive.

DR. SIEGEL'S FRIED EGG SHOOTING MACHINE (UNIVERSAL MUSIC) $20

DR. SIEGEL'S FRIED EGG SHOOTING MACHINE/GOOD BYE (2 on 1) (BLACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

GOOD BYE (VERTIGO) $18

GOOD BYE (UNIVERSAL MUSIC) $20

FLOWER TRAVELLIN' BAND - Prog/psych legends. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCllYL2MqWay-HXIzOmdwy6A

ANYWHERE (DIGIPACK) (LION RECORDS) $18

MAKE UP (WON SIN MUSIC COMPANY) $18

FOOD BRAIN - 1971 heavy organ prog led by Shenki Chen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKeQi0VLpro

SOCIAL GATHERING (BLACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

FOSSIL - Melodic acoustic guitar Anthony Phillips style.

FOSSIL (POSEIDON RECORDS) $15

FOX HOLE COMMUNE (F.H.C.) - 3rd album and now adding an accordian player and a more RIO/avant garde sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXd-rmMBe4 POLKA-DOT RIBBONFISH THAT MAKES A DETOUR (GAZUL RECORDS) $16

FREE LOVE - Progressive space rock with some amazing guitar and keyboard moves.

APOCALYPSE (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA PARALLELE) $16

FROGFLAVOR - Instrumental fusion trio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNDCaUoBDn8

SPACE OF MAGIC (MUSEA PARALLELE/INTERMUSIC) $16

FROMAGE - 80s Japanese symphonic prog with female vocals and close to Shingetsu. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UEvw8X650s & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fau4fL_QK98

ONDINE (REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (MUSEA) $16

ONDINE (REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

OPHELIA (REMASTERED + 2 BONUS TRACKS) (MUSEA) $16

OPHELIA (REMASTERED + 2 BONUS TRACKS) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

G.A.O.S. - Great instrumental fusion originally released in 1987 on LP. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7oYgoTVVPcVV8nx4g5q13g

G.A.O.S. (MUSEA PARALLELE) $16

GAMA - Prog rock band with a psychedelic edge. Nice debut! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiEU3B8faMYj1oVR-lLRZw

IN THE LAND OF GAMA (ARCÀNGELO) $25

GERARD - Keyboard-driven symphonic prog led by Toshio Egawa. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQD8jK8VaYxrn3LSeQTmSw

GERARD (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

GERARD (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

GERARD (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

EMPTY LIE, EMPTY DREAM (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

EMPTY LIE, EMPTY DREAM (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

DREAM OF DREAMING (EP) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $20

DREAM OF DREAMING (EP) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

IRONY OF FATE (SPALAX) $18

IRONY OF FATE (REMASTERED) (DIGIPACK) (CRIME) $30

IRONY OF FATE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

IRONY OF FATE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

IRONY OF FATE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SAVE KNIGHT BY THE NIGHT (TOSHIO EGAWA’S GERARD) (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE PENDULUM (TRYCLE RECORDS) $25

LIVE IN MARSEILLE (MUSEA) $16

LIVE IN MARSEILLE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

SIGHS OF THE WATER (MUSEA) $16

SIGHS OF THE WATER (AVALON) $25

KEYBOARDS TRIANGLE II (+ BONUS TRACK) (MUSEA) $16

KEYBOARD TRIANGLE II (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

RING OF ETERNITY (MUSEA) $16

RING OF ETERNITY (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

VISIONARY DREAM (MUSEA) $16

VISIONARY DREAM (CASTLE RECORDS) $25

GHOST - Japan's premier psych/folk/spacerock band. http://www.myspace.com/ghostjapanpsych

GHOST $15

LAMA RABI RABI $15

HYPNOTIC UNDERWORLD $15

IN STORMY NIGHTS $15

GOTO, TADASHI - Instrumental symphonic fusion. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWMpJ9ERQlhD8E5VzeHcTQ

SOUNDSCAPE (MUSEA PARALLELE/INTERMUSIC) $15

INNERVISIONS (PROGROCK RECORDS) $13

GRAVITATIONAL FORCE FIELD - Smokin' instrumental fusion! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuM1_etPXc8o39X4JyF61YA

ZERO (MINI LP SLEEVE) (GRAVITATIONAL FORCE FIELD) $20

GROUP THERAPY - Instrumental jazz rock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwzYrET9S9M

MELATOMANIA (MELLOW RECORDS) $15

NIGHTMARE IN THE COLLEGE (MELLOW RECORDS) $15

HACO - 2007 solo album by After Dinner vocalist/lyricist/composer/multi-instrumentalist/sound artist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwqBnI-yQ0k

RISKA (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $25

HAPPENINGS FOUR +1 - Progressive psych classic from 1971 with Kuni Kawachi and Kimio Mitzutani. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtfphK_7BCc

THE LONG TRIP (EREBUS RECORDS) $13

THE LONG TRIP (ECLIPSE RECORDS) $18

HAPPY FAMILY - Excellent prog/avant garde/RIO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIYplT2Rwns

HAPPY FAMILY (CUNEIFORM RECORDS) $15

MINIMAL GODS (CUNEIFORM RECORDS) $15

HATA, AKI - Symphonic rock with female voice in Shingetsu & Fromage vein.

KANOKE JIMA (ARCÀNGELO) $25

TOUHI OUKOKU NO DENSETSU (EP) (ARCÀNGELO) $20

HEAVY METAL ARMY - As the band name states but different in the fact that it has some great keyboards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjiRJjfJhXA

HEAVY METAL ARMY 1 (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

HELPFUL SOUL, THE - Heavy rock from 1969.

FIRST ALBUM $18

HENRYTENNIS - Wonderful Canterbury-ish prog. Recommended! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYT1yUeqW3lM10UzhAKlqw

EIGHT RARE CASES (CINRA RECORDS) $20

R.U.R. (CINRA RECORDS) $20

FREAKING HAPPY (NATURAL HI-TECH RECORDS) $20

HERETIC - Out-of-print avant garde/electronic with a Pinhas/Heldon slant.

YAYOI DREAM $14

HIRAYAMA, TERUTSUGU - Symphonic prog concept album masterpiece by ex-Novela guitarist and pre-Teru's Symphonia guitarist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx_RyRr9b_o

CASTLE OF NOI (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $25

HOMUNCULUS - Although Japanese, this duo sounds Irish/Celtic with the use of hurdy gurdy, crumhorn, bagpipes, oud, nyckel-harpa, viola d'amore and Mellotron. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRR8Rnm1jqo

AMANITA MUSCARIA (ETHNEA) $16

HOSOKAWA, MASAHIKO - Member of Lacrymosa. Solo piano and electronics.

LIKE SHIMMERING OF HOT AIR $18

IE RAIS SHAN - SymphOnic prog with female vocals and similar to Vermillion Sands and Providence.

LIVE AT MUSE '92 $22

IGARISHI, HISAKATSU - 1984 AOR/new wave solo album by Novela vocalist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG6mpBQU1ok

PUZZLE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

PUZZLE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

INTERFACE - Only release by this King Crimson-influenced band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9VJrjnyck

INTERFACE III (MELLOW RECORDS) $15

INTERPOSE⊕ - Super symph/prog composed of long tracks and occasional female vocals and fusion outbreaks. Tsuboy (KBB) guests on violin. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7TwORiBKjovOqH4M3Ectw

INTERPOSE⊕ (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

INDIFFERENT (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

MEMORIES IN THE WIND (MUSEA PARALLELE) $16

ITOH, KIYOKO - Erotic and delicate folk/psych/pop from 1971 with participation from J. A. Caesar and Kuni Kawachi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huuT7W88B0g

23 JI NO ONNA (WOMAN AT 23 HOUR-LOVE IN-) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (SHOWBOAT) $30

J. A. CAESAR - Early to mid 70's amazing blend of prog, zeuhl, theater and opera. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC041qwSrQDUA9oaBbk3OXUg

SHO O SUTEYO, MACHI E DEYO (THROW AWAY THE BOOKS, LET'S GO INTO THE STREETS) (HIGH TEEN SYMPHONY) (FILM VERSION) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (SHOWBOAT) $30

SHO O SUTEYO, MACHI E DEYO (THROW AWAY THE BOOKS, LET'S GO INTO THE STREETS) (HIGH TEEN SYMPHONY) (LIVE VERSION) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (SHOWBOAT) $30

JASHUMON (HERESY) (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

KOKKYOU JUNREIKA (SONGS FOR A PILGRIMAGE ACROSS NATIONAL BORDERS) (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

BARAMON (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TENJO SAJIKI RECORDS) $30

DEN-EN NI SHISU (TO DIE IN THE COUNTRY) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TENJO SAJIKI RECORDS) $30

AHO-BUNE (SHIP OF FOOLS) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (SHOWBOAT) $30

SHIN TOKU MARU (POISON BOY) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $27

SHIN TOKU MARU (POISON BOY) (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

SARABA HAKOBUNE (FAREWELL TO THE ARK) (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (SHOWBOAT) $30

JAP'S PROGRE - Compilation with tracks by Moonstone, Zettaimu, Goma, Tsukiusagi, Outer Limts, Gerard, Seilane, Seraphita, Qui.

PROGRESSIVE ROCK COMPILATION ALBUM (YGGRDRASILL RECORDS) $10

KAESHIDOME - Instrumental prog with a boat-load of flutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOZQTXnfvmQ

KAESHIDOME (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $25

KALO - Mostly instrumental (occasional female vocals) symphonic prog. Excellent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzYoiqoHIZE

SPIRAL DREAM (INTERMUSIC/MUSEA) $15

KAWACHI, KUNI & HIS FRIENDS - Hard prog/psych from 1970 & 1972. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5333

KIRIKYOGEN $18

KIRIKYOGEN/LOVE SUKI DAIKIRAI (2 on 1) (WALHALLA) $18

KBB - Excellent symphonic rock & fusion.

LOST & FOUND (MALS) $16

FOUR CORNER'S SKY $16

LIVE 2004 $16

PROOF OF CONCEPT $16

KEHELL - Progressive fusion. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn4JbZLMGcuBHJnQtZ_5exA

GALILEO (MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

KENNEDY - Classic spacey first album with mellotron. Triangle Motion ventures more into the realm of prog/fusion and is a great comeback album after a more than 25 year hiatus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5WU_piZ7T4 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NojzVOAPU_A

TWINKLING NASA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

TWINKLING NASA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

KENNEDY! (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

TRIANGLE MOTION (NEXUS) $30

KENSO - Amazing instrumental prog/fusion. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAjSeLc_x6jxX9ilDHWg5jQ

III (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

III (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

MUSIC FOR UNKNOWN FIVE MUSICIANS (REMASTERED) (2 CD) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $25

MUSIC FOR UNKNOWN FIVE MUSICIANS (REMASTERED) (2 CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $35

SPARTA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

YUME NO OKA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

LIVE 92 (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

INEI NO FUE: EARLY LIVE VOL. 2 (BELLE ANTIQUE) $22

ESOPTRON (MALS) $15

UCHINARU KOE NI KAIKI SEYO (SHM-CD) (NEXUS) $30

KIKU LATTE - Post-Cichla Temensis instrumental prog with dominate flute and reminds me a lot of early Kenso (Kenso II). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoP7zFlp_gP9Cy-Y8xqIryA

STORIES (MINI LP SLEEVE) (AMS RECORDS) $18

STORIES (+ BONUS TRACK) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

KITAYAMA, MAKOTO - Ex-Shingetsu singer and songwriter. Clever prog evoking King Crimson with some symphonic overtones. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3MRYSRYY9YDFf9C61nOPw

HIRAKU SAZANAMI (MUSEA) $16

PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KINGDOM PLANTAE (POSEIDON RECORDS/DREAMING) $16

COLD SLEEP (WITH SHINJITSU) (ARCÀNGELO) $25

KOBOTOKE - Instrumental jazz rock/avant garde/prog made up of guitar, bass, sax and drums. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyn0_T0VKr-Ybn1KB8RR_fg

KOBOTOKE (EP) (ARCÀNGELO) $16

KUMORIGAHARA - Absolutely killer prog with outstanding guitar and keyboards (Hammond, Mellotron, Mini Moog & piano). A must-own! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiEC5NQlnpU&list=OLAK5uy_lD3uucXSfD67JaEcSien5VEiQ5BDnnTMU

KUMORIGAHARA (ARCÀNGELO) $22

LE*SILO - Second, third and 4th albums by this Zeuhl/fusion/RIO trio of piano, guitar and drums. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh3AvVIDDuaCQQrli536iA

8•8 Remix (REMIXED & REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $27

3.27830 (ARCÀNGELO) $20

KESAMINO (ARCÀNGELO) $20

LOVE LIVE LIFE + 1 - Wacked-out prog/psych from 1971 with some really great wind work and features Hiro Yanagida on keys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXrtGSIcNKA

LOVE WILL MAKE A BETTER YOU $18

LU7 - Great instrumental symphonic fusion. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWuemP2F2w3gNuLKRQTQeA

BONITO (VEGA MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) $30

AZURITE DANCE (VEGA MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) $30

L'ESPRIT DE L'EXIL RIVISTÉ (REMIXED & REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (VEGA MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) $30

3395 (VEGA MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) $30

MABOROSHI PAGANZ - Ex-Lacrymosa instrumental acoustic (hurdy gurdy, acoustic guitar, darbuka, tombak) music mixed with mellotron. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRL7qoevoL1uCPHf0ZKCFQ

MABOROSHI PAGANZ (EP) (POSEIDON RECORDS) $13

MAGDALENA - 80s symph/prog with female vocals. Another great Japanese one-off! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaVGut3TCjs

MAGDALENA (MUSEA) $16

MAGDALENA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

MAGDALENA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

MAGICAL POWER MAKO

SUPER RECORD (NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION MINI LP SLEEVE) $18

BLUE DOT $18

TRANCE RESONANCE $18

NO GOVERNMENT AFTER REVOLUTION $18

LO POP DIAMONDS $18

MAKI, CARMEN - 2nd album from 1969 of soft symphonic/lounge/folk/psych from this legendary Japanese singer.

ADAM AND EVE $13

MAKI, CARMEN & BLUES CREATION - Heavy rock from 1971.

CARMEN MAKI & BLUES CREATION (+ 3 BONUS TRACKS) $18

CARMEN MAKI & BLUES CREATION (+ 3 BONUS TRACKS) (DIGIPACK) $18

MAKI, CARMEN & OZ - 1st release from 1975. Prog rock with Carmen Maki's great voice leading the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaFpvZzYzqs

CARMEN MAKI & OZ $18

MARGARET MAGGIE - Instrumental violin-led symphonic trio. http://www.myspace.com/margaretmaggiemo

MARGARET MAGGIE (EP) $13

MARIAH - 80s prog, jazz, pop, AOR band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uUTJaBjUvU

YEN TRICKS (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (BILL BOX RECORD) $22

YEN TRICKS (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BILL BOX RECORD) $30

AUSCHWITZ DREAM (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (BILL BOX RECORD) $22

AUSCHWITZ DREAM (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BILL BOX RECORD) $30

RED PARTY (REMASTERED) (2 BLU-SPEC CD) (BILL BOX RECORD) $25

RED PARTY (REMASTERED) (2 CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BILL BOX RECORD) $35

MASHEEN MESSIAH - Prog/symphonic rock band that formed out of the ashes of Cinderella Search and features a fine vocalist with perfect English which is as rare as hen's teeth when it comes to Japanese prog bands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYS5IFQMWEsbtIErud2TwYw

FOR THE LIGHT UNSEEN $25

ANOTHER PAGE $25

MAU2 - A couple of really tough to get releases by this symphonic prog band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhyc2XtwN2M & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcXrf96UEuY

VOYAGERS (AQUA PLANET RECORDS) $25

ANOTHER HEAVEN (AQUA PLANET RECORDS) $25

MEGANURON - Mellotron-drenched prog similar to Anekdoten. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXR6mp73FsPfMaheq92mTBA

I BLOOM FAR (MINI LP SLEEVE) (MEGANURON) $25

MIDAS - Great Symphonic rock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kcWTp09xl0

BEYOND THE CLEAR AIR (+ BONUS TRACK) (MUSEA) $16

THIRD OPERATION (BELLE ANTIQUE) $20

INTERNATIONAL POPULAR ALBUM (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

IN CONCERT (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & EARLY RARE TRACKS $16

TOUCH THE CLEAR AIR (+ BONUS TRACK) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $25

ETERNAL VOYAGE (BELLE ANTIQUE) $25

MILLPLAT - One and only album from 1994 by this band related to Kennedy, Dada and Novela and as you would expect, sounds like a combination of the three. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZFtReOnmr4

MILLPLAT (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

MINOKE? - Jazz with folk melodies with piano and sax at the forefront.

TANESHINA (CDS) (VITAL RECORDS) $10

MIZUKAGAMI - Symphonic rock in the style of Shingetsu & Vermillion Sands. https://www.youtube.com/user/mizukagamijp

MIZUKAGAMI (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

YUGAKE (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

MIZUKI DA FANTASIA - Band that falls in line with other Japanese female-fronted symphonic rock groups such as Shingetsu, Pageant and Vermilion Sands. https://recochoku.jp/album/A2001520512/

QUESTION 1969–SARIYUKU-JIDAI-NI (NOUVERNE) $30

MIZUTANI, KIMIO - Very underrated progressive work from 1971. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQeX4Rw8hUwRqOiQQqqQUQ

A PATH THROUGH HAZE (WALHALLA) $18

MOLCA - Title says it all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4thgvd-Izg

SUPER ETHNIC FLAVOR (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA PARALLELE) $16

MOLESLOPE – Instrumental prog/jazz rock at its absolute finest and among my top-ten favorite releases from 2019. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4NwcqhvyF99oRdIouE04A

SLOPE (MINI LP SLEEVE) (DEWFALL RECORDS) $25

MONGOL - Instrumental progressive fusion at its best! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y23ZApfieCo

DOPPLER 444 (REMASTERED + 3 BONUS TRACKS) (MUSEA) $16

DOPPLER 444 (REMASTERED + 3 BONUS TRACKS) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

MORSOF - Complicated jazz rock with sax at the forefront. A bit like Henry Cow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMVY_EbmYrc

HEAP (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

MR. SIRIUS - Great symphonic prog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDFLftFzjjo

BARREN DREAM (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

DIRGE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

GATE TO EUROPE + 2 (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (TACHIKA RECORDS) $20

MUGEN - One of the very best Japanese 80s (1986) symph/prog albums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUu66DL5ihY

LÉDA ET LE CYGNE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

LÉDA ET LE CYGNE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

MURASAKI - 1976 hard rock with some heavy Hammond organ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD-dpXhxjoo

IMPACT (DIGIPACK) (LUCKY PIGS RECORDS) $18

NAIKAKU - Blistering progressive led by fabulous guitar and flute with occasional Mellotron. Recommended! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v1-zmQkn9w

SHELL (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

NAKAJIMA, YŪKI - Progressive tour-de-forces by Three Man Army keyboardist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Ca1rDHp_c

PROPHECIES (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

PROPHECIES (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

INSPIRE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

INSPIRE (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

YAMATO NADESHIKO (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

NAMBA, HIROYUKI - One of the great Japanese keyboardists/composers who mixed prog with pop. http://www.senseofwonder.org/discography.htm

SENSE OF WONDER (REMASTERED + 4 BONUS TRACKS) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE SHM-CD) $35

GREEN REQUIEM (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE SHM-CD) $35

NEGASPHERE - Symphonic prog band that was front and center in the Japanese 80s progressive movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy7TB3V97iY

CASTLE IN THE AIR (REMASTERED + 2 BONUS TRACKS) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $30

1985-1986 BOX (CASTLE IN THE AIR (REMASTERED + 2 BONUS TRACKS)/DISADVANTAGE (REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK)/1985-1986 (REMASTERED + 2 BONUS TRACKS)) (3 CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE BOX SET) (ARCÀNGELO) $120

NETHERLAND DWARF - About the closest thing I have heard to Ciclos by Canarios. Very good! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq3nnx2JmATpiOj11fpNUjA

MOI MOI (MUSEA PARALELLE) $16

NEXUS - Super-rare King Records sampler that was only obtainable by sending in proof-of-purchase coupons. Includes tracks by Ain Soph, Bi Kyo Ran, Black Page, Dada, Gerard, Terutsugu Hirayama, Kenso, Novela and Starless. http://www.discogs.com/Various-Nexus-Anthology/release/3532123

ANTHOLOGY (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) $20

NEXUS SHOW

ACT ONE (NEXUS) $20 Compilation featuring Novela, Terutsugu Hirayama, Gerard, Hisakatsu Igarashi, Sophia, Starless

ACT TWO (NEXUS) $20 Compilation featuring Kenso, Ain Soph, Bi Kyo Ran, Black Page, Dada, Kennedy, Heavy Metal Army, Eastern Orbit, Yuhki Nakajima, Sabrina) file

NOA - Finally after 3 decades a reissue of this fusion/jazz rock/prog album and some new ones that are equally as good! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQaWhpp_gbc&t=10s & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVbePpa9hJc

TRI-LOGIC (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $25

IF TOMORROW COMES (ARCÀNGELO) $25

JOURNEY TO BABEL (ARCÀNGELO) $25

DAGGER OF THE MIND (ARCÀNGELO) $30

NOVELA - Hard progressive led by Terutsugu Hirayama (Teru's Symphonia). http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2016

LA SONGERIE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

LA SONGERIE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

IN THE NIGHT (NEXUS) $18

IN THE NIGHT (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

IN THE NIGHT (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

REQUIEM (REMASTERED) (EP) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $15

PARADISE LOST (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SANCTUARY (DIGIPACK) (SPALAX MUSIC) $16

SANCTUARY (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SANCTUARY (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

FROM THE MYSTIC WORLD (REMASTERED) (2 BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $25

BRAIN OF BALANCE (REMASTERED) (DIGIPACK) (NEXUS) $18

BRAIN OF BALANCE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE WORDS (REMASTERED) (DIGIPACK) (NEXUS) $18

THE WORDS (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

OKUMOTO, RYO - Solo album by Spock's Beard keyboardist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHa74LscAuE

COMING THROUGH (WITH SLIPCASE) $12

OKURIMONO - Super limited compilation that includes rare tracks by Dada, Eastern Orbit, 4LDK, Magdalena, Outer Limits, Pageant, Phantom, Pageant, Sofia and Starless. Only a few copies available!

OKURIMONO (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS/CRIME) $30

OUTER LIMITS - Great symphonic rock with violin. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8baSxrPAtGE6FPaXE8s4bg

MISTY MOON (MALS) $16

MISTY MOON (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE SCENE OF PALE BLUE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

A BOY PLAYING THE MAGICAL BUGLE HORN (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP GIMMICK SLEEVE) (KING RECORDS) $30

A BOY PLAYING THE MAGICAL BUGLE HORN (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE SILVER APPLES ON THE MOON (REMASTERED + BONUS TRACK) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

OUTER MANIA (BELLE ANTIQUE) $18

OUTER MANIA (MUSEA) $16

STROMATOLITE (ALTERNATE COVER ART) (MUSEA) $16

PAGEANT - Wonderful symph/prog with female vocals. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWii9VuwlVUetl_lxdrTibw

LA MOSÄIQUE DE LA RÊVERIE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

ABYSMAL MASQUERADE (MADE IN JAPAN RECORDS) $25

THE PAY FOR DREAMER’S SIN (DfileIGIPACK) (SPALAX MUSIC) $18

THE PAY FOR DREAMER’S SIN (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

THE PAY FOR DREAMER’S SIN (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

THE PAY FOR DREAMER’S SIN (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

KAMEN NO EGAO (REMASTERED + 4 BONUS TRACKS) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $30

PAIKAPPU - Obscure instrumental prog album that was originally released on cassette in 1984. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZivmXPHAyrZqrip5tTklDg

PAIKAPPU (MELLOW RECORDS) $16

PALE ACUTE MOON - One of the finest Japanese 80s prog albums. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZivmXPHAyrZqrip5tTklDg

NEWTOPIA (REMASTERED) (MUSEA) $16

NEWTOPIA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

NEWTOPIA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

PAZZO FANFANO DI MUSICA - Symphonic super-group formed by members of Deja Vua, Magdalena, Mr. Sirius, Teru's Symphonia and Vienna. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEbWt5MDzmY&list=PLoUp30ZoFQ5ZHy6Dr14JHa4KXDfz53ytR

PAZZO FANFANO DI MUSICA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

PAZZO FANFANO DI MUSICA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

PENTAGRAM - Instrumental fusion rock.

LIVE 2005 OSAKA (EP) $13

POCHAKAITE MALKO - Instrumental progressive fusion with Magma & ELP like sonic attacks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ANzWMK8ZMNV0YU0CjR2tw

SAME (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ARCÀNGELO) $25

PRESENCE OF SOUL - Progressive/post-rock full of stunning beauty with mellotron and ethereal female vocals. Reference Anekdoten, Sigur Ros, Porcupine Tree, Godspeed You! Black Emperor & King Crimson. http://www.myspace.com/presenceofsoul

BLINDS $16

PRIORITY - Mix of fusion & textural guitar landscapes a la Pat Matheny.

LIGHT IS DECOMPOSED INTO FRAGMENTS $16

PROGRESSIVE ROCK RENAISSANCE - Long deleted compilation with Triton, Theta, Seilane, Head Pop Up and Pediment.

PROGRESSIVE ROCK RENAISSANCE $22

PROJECT NAYUTA - Symphonic prog led by Providence keyboardist Tsukada Madoka that features dual female vocals amid lengthy tracks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkQ1v_-UHu-YOXfGPTn95Q

TSUMIBITO NO KIOKU (MINI LP SLEEVE) (PROJECT NAYUTA) $25

SAZAKI ORITE HIKARI OVERFLOW (MINI LP SLEEVE) (PROJECT NAYUTA) $25

PROVIDENCE - Symph/prog with female vocals close to Shingetsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-pRPBbm3pw

AND I'LL RECITE AN OLD MYTH FROM… (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (CRIME) $22

THERE ONCE WAS A NIGHT OF “CHOKO-MURO” THE PARADISE (MUSEA) $16

THERE ONCE WAS A NIGHT OF “CHOKO-MURO” THE PARADISE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (MADE IN JAPAN RECORDS) $22

THERE ONCE WAS A NIGHT OF "CHOKO-MURO" THE PARADISE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (MADE IN JAPAN RECORDS) $30

PTF - Instrumental symph/prog/fusion with some great violin. Essential for KBB fans!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2jjAcHviHNvM9Rd74Ei93A

WHAT IS CONSTANT (MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

THE WORLD[S] (DIGIPACK) (PERPETUAL SPRING RECORDS) $22

GENESIS OF THE STARS (DIGIPACK) (PERPETUAL SPRING RECORDS) $22

PYG - Psych/rock/prog from 1971.

PYG! (DIGIPACK) $18

QUASER - Keyboard driven symph/prog. https://myspace.com/whogets/music/songs

DELTA FLUX (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

ESSENCE: REMASTER '94-'03 $16

QUI - Instrumental 5 piece (guitar, bass, keys, drums & flute) of fusion/progressive/jazz. Reminds me of early Kenso. http://www.myspace.com/quiquiquiqui

QUI (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

QUIKION - Wonderful acid folk with bouzouki, glockenspiel, accordian, concertina, ukulele, kantele, assorted percussion and female vocals. Great! http://www.myspace.com/quikion

ESCARGOT (EP) $12

YORU NO HARP $16

HALLELUJAH!! $16

RAMADAN $16

KAPRICO $16

WALTZ NOSTALGIE (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) $25

RING - Previously unreleased 70's prog band that reminds me a lot of Far East Family Band.

THE EMPIRE OF NECROMANCERS $15

RINGING RING - Medieval/Baroque/folk/classical quintet with crumhorn, lute, recorder, acoustic guitar, viola and percussion. http://www3.plala.or.jp/RINGINGRING/index.html

ANCIENT STONE (INTERMUSIC/MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

ROSALIA - Found a few copies of this long out of print all-female symphonic rock release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tex1sGlt2mc

ZILLION TEARS (EP) (MADE IN JAPAN RECORDS) $25

ROUND HOUSE - Late 70s prog fusion band who reformed in the 90s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZy60VrbGY & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyB449-70jQ

JIN-ZO-NI-N-GEN (DIGIPACK) (LION RECORDS) $18

3-D (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

ROVO AND SYSTEM 7 - Mind-blowing space rock with Rovo, Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy. A must! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5F3OZO-Z0

PHOENIX RISING (DIGIPACK) $16

SABRINA - 1986 and only release by Japanese AOR/melodic rock/prog band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLCqGm9jQnM

SABRINA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SABRINA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

SAGITTARIAN - Monster rare 1984 prog that reminds me of early Novalis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-46HUEtf1Y

SAGITTARIAN (MELLOW RECORDS) $16

SAKURABA, MOTOI - Keyboard-driven tour de force by the Ex-Deja Vu keyboardist. Fantastic! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZITrdvK5IYsv-7SnwdSbQ

WHAT'S UP? (MUSEA) $16

SALLE GAVEAU - Instrumental jazz/RIO quintet of guitar, violin, accordion, piano and contrabass. Crazy stuff! http://www.myspace.com/sallegaveau

ALLOY (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) $16

SAMURAI - English & Japanese members join forces on these heavy organ progressive works from 1971.

SAME (JAPANESE IMPORT) $20

KAPPA (JAPANESE IMPORT) $20

SAMURAI (MICKY CURTIS) - Soft progressive work from 1972 with some orchestration.

MIMI (JAPANESE IMPORT) $20

SATO, MASAHARU - Solo by Bi Kyo Ran drummer with help from Bernard Paganotti. Mix of jazz/prog/eastern music.

TAPPI $22

SHINGETSU - Classic Japanese symphonic rock in Genesis and Renaissance vein. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILzlqYdGWcE

NEW MOON (REMASTERED) (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

FROM A DISTANT STAR (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

THE BEST OF ALBUM OUTTAKES 1976-1981 (SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $30

1979 SHINGETSU LIVE COMPLETE EDITION (2 SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $35

FROM A DISTANT STAR/BEST OF ALBUM OUTTAKES 1976-1981 BOX (NEW MOON (REMASTERED)/FROM A DISTANT STAR/BEST OF ALBUM OUTTAKES 1976-1981/1979 SHINGETSU LIVE COMPLETE EDITION (2 CD)) (5 SHM-CD) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE BOX SET) (BELLE ANTIQUE) $160

SHINSEKAI - Long out of print 1st release by this Japanese symphonic prog band. Comes in a deluxe 9" x 12" hard cover packaging and only a few copies remain.

SHINSEKAI (CD + RED VINYL 7"SINGLE) (DELUXE DIGIBOOK) $40

SHOW-YEN - Instrumental prog fusion mixed with far eastern sounds. Some brilliant guitar work here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHc15Pr6MWdqqDXqgTAmlzw

SHOW-YEN (MUSEA) $16

II (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

SIDE STEPS - Quite similar to Kenso and instrumental as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLTa65mvsT4WKMGclxvV6lA

OUT & OUT (MUSEA) $16

POINTS OF VIEW (MUSEA) $16

STEPS ON EDGE (MUSEA) $16

VERGE OF REALITY (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

ALIVE II (POSEIDON RECORDS/MUSEA) $16

SOPHIA - Lone album from 1986 by this female vocal-fronted symphonic prog band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zgjRcY3X8E

DEFIANCE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

DEFIANCE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

SPEED, GLUE & SHINKI - Hard psychedelic rock from 1971 & 1972. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWglt5OV8UsI5xJOj_sOog

EVE (BLACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

EVE (SHM-CD) (STRANGE DAYS) $30

SPEED, GLUE & SHINKI (PROGRESSIVE LINE) $18

SPEED, GLUE & SHINKI (SHM-CD) (STRANGE DAYS) $30

SPICY GROUND FLOOR - Debut release by Japanese post-rock/indie rock band. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHRihNc5AjI3Y7_K2VMVvQ

FLOOD (MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

ST. CLAIRE - Symphonic prog for fans of Shingetsu, Asturias and Mugen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sd_Pv_fT0Y

CLAIRE'S FANTASY (CLAIRE'S MUSIC) $25

SIREN (CLAIRE'S MUSIC) $25

STARLESS - Hard prog with female vocals in similar style to Novela. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdGmTcix_g

SILVER WINGS (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SILVER WINGS (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $25

WISH (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $25

SONG OF SILENCE/WISH (MUSEA) $16

SONG OF SILENCE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

SONG OF SILENCE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $25

UNPUBLISHED LIVE SELECTION 1984-1988 (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (ALTAVOZ) $25

STELLA LEE JONES - Killer instrumental symphonic fusion with violin and accordian. Imagine a cross between Kenso and Asturias and you get the picture. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32FTFA5lal0j3RaOfy3WZQ

A FLOATING PLACE (DIZZINESS RECORDS) $25

ESCAPE FROM REALITY (DIZZINESS RECORDS) $25

STRAWBERRY PATH - Hard progressive from 1971. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_EhmsaAIvxDrKie_2RP4A

WHEN THE RAVEN HAS COME TO THE EARTH (BLACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

STRINGS ARGUMENTS - Instrumental live album by this Avant Garde jazz rock Six North offshoot.

THE ENCOUNTER $15

TAIKA - KBB/Ashada offshoot of symphonic prog with outstanding accordion, piano and female vocals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuSp4KXN_uU & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnhbKOtq2t8

FLOW AND REFLECTION (EP) (JAPANESE PRESSING) $14

PULSATE $16

AWARE (JAPANESE PRESSING) $20

DISTANT (JAPANESE PRESSING) $22

TAJ-MAHAL TRAVELLERS - Experimental psych. Two 59 minute tracks!

LIVE STOCKHOLM JULY, 1971 (2 CD) (REMASTERED) $25

TAKAHASHI, AYUO - Rock opera.

BLUE EYES, BLACK HAIR $18

TEE (THE EARTH EXPLORER) - Japanese editions of instrumental symphonic prog with Camel as well as early Kenso influences. Super stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eanq2xfoiDs

THE EARTH EXPLORER (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $25

TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESSION (MUSEA) $25

TALES OF ETERNAL ENTITIES (MUSEA PARALLELE) $25

TOTAL EDGE EFFECT (PRETENTIOUS DINOSAUR RECORDS) $20

TERAUCHI, TAKESHI & THE BLUE JEANS – 1972 guitar psych/prog monster considered by most to be his masterpiece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKhu3gSQmE&t=3s

RASHOMON (FLAWED GEMS) $18

TERU'S SYMPHONIA - Great symphonic prog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAehiAOSPIoPEyZvaTkEzA

TERU'S SYMPHONIA (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

TERU'S SYMPHONIA (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (NEXUS) $30

EGG THE UNIVERSE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE HUMAN RACE PARTY (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

THE HUMAN RACE PARTY (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

CLOCKWORKED EARTH (MUSEA) $16

THETA - Similar to Renaissance, Solstice, Vermillion Sands.

SEEDS OF THE DREAM $16

TOO MUCH - Guitar-led rock and blues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rB3OJCTJ8

TOO MUCH (BLACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

TREMBLING STRAIN - Top Japanese avant garde band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKOmP8HuE2E

BOTTOM OF EMPTY $18

FOUR PICTURES $18

ANTHEM TO RAISE TO RAISE THE DEAD $18

TOWER $18

DWELLING OF TELESCOPEFISH $18

TRIO96 - Instrumental avant garde/jazz rock/fusion/prog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKOmP8HuE2E

QUARTET'99 (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

DUO'03 (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

TSUKI-USAGI - Symphonic prog with female vocals and close to Shingetsu and Vermilion Sands. Lots of great flute, keys and guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XspJfuyqN6o

TSUKI-USAGI (MUSEA/POSEIDON RECORDS) $16

UCHIDA, YUYA & THE FLOWERS - 1969 heavy psych album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLttS8XhJm8

CHALLENGE! (+ 7 BONUS TRACKS) (ECLIPSE RECORDS) $18

UZU - 2nd album by instrumental RIO/avant garde/jazz rock/prog band. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-lpRKRuX-ArhV6BvUAbNw

SEI (ARCÀNGELO) $22

VERMILION SANDS - Top-notch Japanese 80s symph/prog with female vocals and a Renaissance/Genesis vibe. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAw-0S966rpTNSIMdso-HrQ

WATER BLUE (+ 4 BONUS TRACKS) (MALS) $16

SPIRITS OF THE SUN (MUSEA) $16

VIENNA - 80s symphonic prog super-group formed by members of Gerard, Mugen & Outer Limits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KS9ibBi4ic&t=6s

OVERTURE (DIGIPACK) (SPALAX MUSIC) $18

OVERTURE (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

OVERTURE (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

STEP INTO… (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

STEP INTO... (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

PROGRESS (REMASTERED) (BLU-SPEC CD) (NEXUS) $22

PROGRESS (REMASTERED) (JAPANESE MINI LP SLEEVE) (CRIME) $30

WAPPA GAPPA - Symphonic prog like Renaissance and Providence. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjX91HR9NqkCj5XGZo3C4Sg

MYTH (MUSEA) $16

GAPPA (INTERMUSIC/MUSEA) $16

WATER GARDEN - Concept album based on the mythical queen Himiko and sounds a lot like the Japanese prog revival bands of the 80s such as Teru's Symphonia, Mugen, Ataraxia and Outer Limts. Excellent! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Y4valKl2_uLr8op01xuiAQ

HIMIKO - PRAYER IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN (MUSEA PARALLELE) $15

YAMASH'TA, STOMU - Renowned musician for his electronic and percussive music approach. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaidDLKlLUQqpmBBDMiVJ6A

GO TOO (REMASTERED) (ESOTERIC RECORDINGS) $16

RED BUDDHA/THE MAN FROM THE EAST (2 on 1) (TAKE 5) $18

GO (REMASTERED) (ESOTERIC RECORDINGS) $16

GO...LIVE FROM PARIS (REMASTERED) (ESOTERIC RECORDINGS) $16

SEA & SKY (DIGIPACK) (TAKE 5) $18

YANAGIDA, HIRO - Great progressive works from 1970 & 1971 by this legendary Japanese musician. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjARa2AaU7fe6TE2kwD3H8g

MILK TIME/HIRO YANAGIDA (2 on 1) (DIGIPACK) (SECOND HARVEST) $18

YONINBAYASHI - One of Japan's best 70s prog groups. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpupp5Ygzb0tHvAXGNV2-8w

ISHOKU-SOKUHATSU (EREBUS RECORDS)$13

ISHOKU-SOKUHATSU (DANGEROUS SITUATION)/LIVE 1973 (2 on 1) (BACK ROSE RECORDS) $18

YUKA & CHRONOSHIP - Sublime prog rock that is mostly instrumental. Recommended! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTjqRAcNVSIdorDXKpYxLQ

DINO ROCKET OXYGEN (MUSEA PARALLELE) $16

THE 3RD PLANETARY CHRONICLES (YUKA & CHRONOSHIP) $16

SHIP (OMP COMPANY) $15

SHIP (2 CD) (OMP COMPANY/NEXUS) $30

ZETTAIMU - Dark, seductive and complicated progressive with female vocals and a certain Magma appeal. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnjpTilJLao02EupktoODA

MIROQUE (MUSEA PARALLELE/POSEIDON RECORDS) $15

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