The “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition,” which was released on vinyl last year as part of the City Pop on Vinyl series and became a hit, is back in a long-awaited reissue on colored vinyl!

Preorder. Expected mid July 2026. This one sold out fast last year.

The second installment of “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition,” which was a massive hit in both digital and vinyl formats, is set for a vinyl release!

【1】DJ NOTOYA - Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition (The Vinyl Collection) Boogie, Funk & Modern Soul from Japan[Clear Purple Vinyl](LP)

Artist：DJ NOTOYA
Title：Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition (The Vinyl Collection) Boogie, Funk & Modern Soul from Japan[Clear Purple Vinyl]
Format：LP
CAT#：NJS-851
Barcode：4988002953974
Price：$50
Label：Victor
Japanes Release Date：July 18th, 2026

DJ NOTOYA, who was among the first in Japan to spotlight Japanese music and gained international attention with his mix CD “Tokyo 1980s”—which became an instant classic upon release. Now, his compilation “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition,” which focuses on Victor Records’catalog and showcases his deep understanding of the essence of 1980s Japanese music—blending elements of disco, boogie, and modern soul—is finally being reissued as a long-awaited color vinyl edition!
This release features a carefully curated selection of gems—tracks that received high praise internationally in previous digital releases—specially compiled for vinyl. Notably, Reiko Takahashi’s “Sunset Road” is included on vinyl for the first time, a long-awaited treat for fans as the original 7-inch is now extremely hard to find.
This must-have collection for fans of Japanese music and city pop is now complete, featuring cover artwork by Hiroshi Nagai. It’s the definitive album, perfect for everything from club nights to casual listening!

Tracklist:

Side A
1.Naomi Akimoto / BEWITCHED (ARE YOU LEAVING SOON)
2.Reiko Takahashi    / Sunset Road
3.Iyo Matsumoto / Private file wa aketa mama de
4.Maiko Okamoto / Fascination

Side B
1.Hisako Manda / Koi suru tsumori ni nareba
2.Irene Forleen / Mystery Girl
3.Yoko Oginome / LAZY DANCE
4.Ichiro Nitta / Tokyo Jazz Club

【2】DJ NOTOYA - Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition Vol.2 (The Vinyl Collection) Boogie, AOR & Fusion from Japan(LP)

Artist：DJ NOTOYA
Title：Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition Vol.2 (The Vinyl Collection) Boogie, AOR & Fusion from Japan
Format：LP
CAT#：NJS-852
Barcode：4988002954209
Price：$50
Label：Victor
Japan Release Date：July 18th, 2026

DJ NOTOYA, whose mix "Tokyo 1980s" has garnered attention from listeners around the world. His previous release, “Tokyo 1980s Victor Edition”—a compilation of selected tracks from the Victor archives—was a massive hit on streaming platforms and in vinyl format! Now, the long-awaited vinyl release of the second installment has been confirmed.
As the subtitle suggests, this release features a diverse lineup showcasing DJ NOTOYA’s signature taste, ranging from Japanese boogie to AOR and slow, mellow tracks. The album features eight tracks, including the popular “I'M IN LOVE” by Aru Takamura—a Japanese track with an unusually thick bassline and a swaying beat—as well as “YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE” by ONE LINE BAND (the predecessor to SHOGUN, led by Fujimaru Yoshino), and the refreshingly mellow dance track “ADIOS” by Sadistics, which included YMO’s Yukihiro Takahashi and Masayoshi Takanaka, who is currently making a big splash overseas. The cover artwork is by Hiroshi Nagai.

Tracklist:
Side A
1.Hiromi Iwasaki / Watashi rashiku
2.The Comets    / Flying Woman
3.ONE LINE BAND    / YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE
4.Aru Takamura / Koi wa saiko (I'M IN LOVE)

Side B
1.Marica    / ANGEL IN THE NIGHT
2.Mami Koyama / Twilight Train
3.Irene Forleen / PRIVATE GIRL
4.Sadistics / ADIOS