Five Rare Titles from Japan’s Rare Groove Catalog, Gaining Renewed Recognition Worldwide, to Be Released Simultaneously Worldwide
BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Pre-orders open November 2, 2026 | Worldwide release: April 16, 2027
For collectors of Japanese rare groove, jazz and fusion, this is the moment they have been waiting for: King Record’s archive project SOUND FUJI is issuing its first-ever vinyl release, drawing five coveted albums out of the vaults and back onto wax. Some records never lose their groove — they just wait to be discovered.
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SOUND FUJI, King Record’s archive project dedicated to Japan’s timeless musical treasures, announces its first-ever vinyl release: five extraordinary albums spanning Japanese rare groove, jazz, fusion, funk and disco. Curated from King Record’s rich catalog, these sought-after recordings are receiving renewed attention from music fans and collectors around the world.
Each of the five distinctive albums returns on vinyl, with newly cut records sourced from high-resolution transfers of the original master tapes. Original artwork, obi strips and other design details are faithfully reproduced.
In partnership with Seattle-based reissue label Light in the Attic Records, SOUND FUJI brings Japan’s rich musical heritage to music fans around the world.
■THE FIVE TITLES
TITLE 01: Fujimaru Band – BGM (PURE VINYL)
A cult Japanese rare groove classic, with over 9 million streams and a fresh wave of international recognition. Now available on colored Pure Vinyl for the first time.
TITLE 02: Isao Suzuki – THREE CUSHION
A thrilling hard bop session led by legendary bassist Isao Suzuki and tenor saxophonist Akira Miyazawa, featuring intense improvisation and a stellar lineup of musicians. Long-awaited first-ever vinyl reissue of this 1981 recording.
TITLE 03: TAKERU MURAOKA & HIS NEW GROUP – SOFT LANDING (CLEAR DEEP BLUE VINYL)
A dynamic blend of jazz, funk and disco, driven by sharp grooves and an exceptional lineup of musicians from Japan’s fusion scene. From breezy melodies to deep, heavy rhythms, this 1978 album makes its first-ever appearance on colored vinyl.
TITLE 04: AKIRA ISHIKAWA & COUNT BUFFALO – OKINAWA (CLEAR VINYL)
A bold musical journey inspired by Okinawa, blending jazz, funk, Afro and disco with Western standards and traditional Okinawan songs. Featuring arrangements by Koichi Sugiyama, this distinctive 1976 album makes its first-ever appearance on colored vinyl.
TITLE 05: EBONEE-WEBB –Disco Hanagasa Ondo / Soma Bon Uta -MEMPHIS SOUL MEETS JAPANESE FOLK SONGS-
Chikara Ueda’s bold arrangements transform Japanese folk songs into irresistible funk and disco, driven by powerful bass, guitar and dynamic rhythms. A cult favorite among Wamono DJs, now receiving its first-ever vinyl reissue.
All five releases are pressed and printed in Japan by King Record Co., Ltd.
■WHERE TO BUY
SOUND FUJI:
TITLE 01: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/products/NAS-2181/
TITLE 02: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/products/NAS-2182/
TITLE 03: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/products/NAS-2183/
TITLE 04: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/products/NAS-2184/
TITLE 05: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/products/NAS-2185/
Light in the Attic Records:
TITLE 01: https://lightintheattic.net/products/bgm
TITLE 02: https://lightintheattic.net/products/three-cushion
TITLE 03: https://lightintheattic.net/products/soft-landing
TITLE 04: https://lightintheattic.net/products/okinawa
TITLE 05: https://lightintheattic.net/products/disco-hanagasa-ondo-soma-bon-uta-memphis-soul-meets-japanese-folk-songs
■INQUIRIES
SOUND FUJI: https://soundfuji.kingrecords.co.jp/contact/
Toyokasei Co., Ltd.（business inquiries from corporations and record retailers only）: https://toyokasei.bcart.jp/contact.php
■WHAT IS SOUND FUJI?
SOUND FUJI is an archive project by King Record dedicated to timeless, quality music that continues to resonate across generations.
Through columns, interviews, playlists, and more, we explore celebrated works and artists while also uncovering hidden gems and overlooked recordings, offering rich musical experiences to diverse listeners around the world.
SOUND FUJI Links: https://bio.to/uildWi
SOUND FUJI
KING RECORD CO.,LTD.
sound_fuji_vinyl@kingrecords.co.jp
Why it matters
These reissues mark the first time SOUND FUJI has put its archive work onto vinyl, giving global listeners a physical entry point into a catalog that has mostly circulated among collectors and DJs. With Light in the Attic handling international distribution and King Record pressing all five titles in Japan, the project signals a growing appetite for Japanese rare groove — and a bridge between the original 1970s and ’80s recordings and the audiences now discovering them.
