2 in 1 set, of the studio album of Space Fantasy, plus its live version. both albums originally released in 1978. Space Fantasy was a project of Hideki Matsutake who would go on to form Logic System, and work with YMO as sequencer programmer and synthesizer operator. In 1978, this was a groundbreaking project at a time when synthesizers and electronic music was still in its infancy. The album features a team of musicians, including drummer Shuichi 'Ponta' Murakami, Jun Fukamachi (synthesizer), Hiroki Inui (synthesizer) and guitarist Kazumi Watanabe. The theme of the album is space and the universe, and tracks include theme from Close Encounters, Star Wars, plus Miyagawa compositions from the anime Space Battleship Yamato.

Second album by Tin Pan Alley from the mid 70s.

First album released in 1975. Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tateo Hayashi, Masataka Matsutoya. Caramel Mama was originaly the name of the band formed by Hosono and Shigeru Suzuki following the break up of Happy End, the group soon emerging into Tin Pan Alley and the title of their first album from 1975. 10 tracks including Caramel Rag, Choppers Boogie, Choo Choo Gatta Got '75, She is Gone and Yellow Magic Carnival.

Tribute album to the group Happy End, originally released in 1993, that at the time commemorated 20 years after they finished.

Best of album selected by the band members from their Crown Tokuma Music label years, to mark their 35 year anniversary. Includes rare live recordings.

Three track single with the outro theme to the film Gegege no Nyobu.

First album originally released in 1978, intended as a project of Haruomi Hosono featuring Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto as kind of session musicians, which metamorphosed into one of Japan's most successful and influential bands ever.

US version of first album from 1979, with a new mix by Al Schmitt and slightly altered track listing.

Second album from 1979, perhaps their best and most successful commercially. Often appears in lists of greatest ever albums from Japan.

First live album from 1980 recorded over three dates of their Europe and US tour; the Venue in London, Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Bottom Line in New York.

From 1980, songs mixed with comedy sketches by Snakeman Show.

1981. Third studio album from YMO.

Fourth studio album from 1981, when YMO used samplers of Indonesian kecak and gamelan and other sounds. Definitely ahead of its time.

From 1983, Naughty Boys was the fifth studio album and their last to top the Japanese charts. Naughty Boys Instrumental is a remix album with instrumental versions of most of Naughty Boys but a different running order plus the 'b-side' to their single- Chaos Panic.

From 1983, sixth studio album and last of the first era of YMO.

Second live album originally released in 1984.

First album for four years on their own label, from the acclaimed Buffalo Daughter trio of Sugar Yoshinaga, Yumiko Ohno and MoOoG Yamamoto. Their basic sound incorporates techno pop and progressive rock and on this album, themed around physical laws and challenges to the world of the absurd, hip-hop with a rebellious, punk spirit. Guest musicians include Atushi Matsushita [drums] who also plays with Zazen Boys and Miho Hatori [vocals]. Powerful and dynamic album for rock and dance fans alike.

Nabowa are a jam band from Kyoto. Featuring guitar, violin, djembe and bass, they have won a lot of fans for their improvisational sets blending dub, jazz, rock and other sounds.

Originally formed by composer Yuya Honda in 1999, Chanchiki Tornade are an amazing 12 piece band, who mix ching-dong (Japanese street music) with klezmer, jazz, and other styles. Honda passed away in 2004, but after a hiatus, they are back with this new album. Powerful, colourful, original, and another addition to the list of ching-dong meets the world bands such as Cicala Mvta, Live! Laugh! and others. 16 tracks.

First album for three years from the legendary group, this album has the city of Tokyo as its theme. Recently featured on the World Happiness 2009 tour in Japan along with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Released as a Blue-spec CD.

The Ultimate Collection of YMO does exactly what it says on the tin. 2 CDs of their best tunes from their brief but brilliant career, 1978-1983. 34 tracks. CD 1. Computer Game 2. Firecracker 3. Tong Poo 4. La Femme Chinoise 5. Technopolis 6. Insomnia 7. Rydeen 8. Behind the Mask 9. Solid State Survivor 10. Radio Junk 11. Jingle 'YMO' 12. Nice Age 13. Tighten Up 14. The End of Asia 15. Citizens of Science 16. Hirake Kokoro Jiseiki CD2. 1. Cue 2. Ballet 3. U.T. 4. Gradated Grey 5. Taiso 6. Lover Come Back to Me 7. Kimi ni Mune Kyun 8. Chaos Panic 9. Ongaku 10. Lotus Love 11. Kai-kou 12. Kageki-na Shukujyo 13. The Madmen 14. Ishin Denshin 15. Perspective 16. M-16 17. Pocketful of Rainbows 18. Behind the Mask (Bonus Track Seiko Quartz CM Version).

2 CD collection of Takahashi's best tracks from his six albums released from Alfa Records; Neuromantic (1981), Boku Daijobu (What? Me Worry?) (1982), Barairo no Ashita (Tomorrow's Just Another Day) (1983), Time and Place (1984), Wild and Moody (1984), Shigatsu no Sakana (1985).

Back in the 1970s, Garo were the Japanese Crosby, Stills and Nash, although they were actually Horiuchi, Hidaka and Ohno. They were hugely popular in the mid 70s until they broke up in 1975 after a short but successful career. This 2 CD set includes all their most popular songs. 36 tracks.

Originally formed by composer Yuya Honda in 1999, Chanchiki Tornade are an amazing 12 piece band, who mix ching-dong (Japanese street music) with klezmer, jazz, and other styles. Honda passed away in 2004, but after a hiatus, they are back with this new album. Powerful, colourful, original, and another addition to the list of ching-dong meets the world bands such as Cicala Mvta, Live! Laugh! and others. 16 tracks.

The Ultimate Collection of YMO does exactly what it says on the tin. 2 CDs of their best tunes from their brief but brilliant career, 1978-1983. 34 tracks. CD 1. Computer Game 2. Firecracker 3. Tong Poo 4. La Femme Chinoise 5. Technopolis 6. Insomnia 7. Rydeen 8. Behind the Mask 9. Solid State Survivor 10. Radio Junk 11. Jingle 'YMO' 12. Nice Age 13. Tighten Up 14. The End of Asia 15. Citizens of Science 16. Hirake Kokoro Jiseiki CD2. 1. Cue 2. Ballet 3. U.T. 4. Gradated Grey 5. Taiso 6. Lover Come Back to Me 7. Kimi ni Mune Kyun 8. Chaos Panic 9. Ongaku 10. Lotus Love 11. Kai-kou 12. Kageki-na Shukujyo 13. The Madmen 14. Ishin Denshin 15. Perspective 16. M-16 17. Pocketful of Rainbows 18. Behind the Mask (Bonus Track Seiko Quartz CM Version).

2 CD collection of Takahashi's best tracks from his six albums released from Alfa Records; Neuromantic (1981), Boku Daijobu (What? Me Worry?) (1982), Barairo no Ashita (Tomorrow's Just Another Day) (1983), Time and Place (1984), Wild and Moody (1984), Shigatsu no Sakana (1985).

Back in the 1970s, Garo were the Japanese Crosby, Stills and Nash, although they were actually Horiuchi, Hidaka and Ohno. They were hugely popular in the mid 70s until they broke up in 1975 after a short but successful career. This 2 CD set includes all their most popular songs. 36 tracks.