2 LP bundle of Jun Fukamachi’s albums Introducing and Second Phase

$120 for both albums

Artist：Jun Fukamachi
Title：Introducing[Clear Red Vinyl]

Title：Second Phase[Clear Green Vinyl]

A pioneering keyboardist in Japan's crossover movement, Jun Fukamachi recorded and released this hidden gem of the early Japanese fusion era in 1975 as part of Toshiba EMI's audiophile-oriented high-fidelity analog "Pro Use Series." Now, this landmark recording returns onClear Red Vinyl.

Artist：Jun Fukamachi
Title：Introducing[Clear Red Vinyl]
Format：LP
CAT#：PROT-7451
Barcode：4988031899106

Price：$120
Label：Universal Music 
Japan Release Date：December 5th, 2026

 
Backed by a formidable rhythm section featuring drummer Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami and bassist Rei Ohara, the album showcases Fukamachi's masterful use of analog synthesizers, employing a rich palette of tones throughout. The record also highlights the intense and fluid guitar work of Kenji Omura, whose electrifying solos add another dimension to the music. The centerpiece is undoubtedly the approximately 14-minute jazz-funk epic "Bamboo Bong," a breathtaking showcase of the musicians' virtuosity and creative energy.

Tracklist:
SIDE A
A1. Yuuzutsu no Uta
A2. Noah no Hakobune
A3. Uragiri

SIDE B
B1. Bamboo Bong
B2. Amairo no Kami no Otome

Two years after "Introducing," Jun Fukamachi returned with the second installment in Toshiba EMI's acclaimed "Pro Use Series." Originally released in 1977, this remarkable recording is now reissued on Clear Green Vinyl.

Artist：Jun Fukamachi
Title：Second Phase[Clear Green Vinyl]
Format：LP
CAT#：PROT-7452
Barcode：4988031899113
Price：$60
Label：Universal Music
Japan Release Date：December 5th, 2026

 
Alongside returning rhythm section members Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami (drums) and Rei Ohara (bass), percussionist Nobu Saito joins the lineup, adding even greater rhythmic depth and power. Fukamachi continues to explore the possibilities of analog synthesizers, while guitarist Kenji Omura engages in exhilarating solo exchanges with the keyboardist on standout tracks such as "Left Handed Woman." Elsewhere, the playful and adventurous "Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong" incorporates talk box effects, showcasing the album's broader sonic palette. More polished, more accessible, and more thrilling than its predecessor, this is a sophisticated fusion classic from one of Japan's pioneering innovators.

Tracklist:
SIDE A
A1. Ave Maria
A2. Left-Handed Woman
A3. Fly Up! Superman

SIDE B
B1. Take It Easy, Mr. King Kong
B2. Plastic Echelon
B3. Stick Freighter
B4. It's a Game