Keiko "Myrah" Tohyama – What Can I Do?

📀 Product Details
Year	1984
Country	Japan
Label	Express / ETP-90269
Media	EX
Sleeve	EX- (w/Inner+Hype sticker, Light wear)
Obi	Originally Not Obi

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Japan Original Pressing.

A hidden 1984 Japanese boogie / modern-soul gem — razor-sharp guitar, cosmic synths, deep bass and Myrah’s soulful vocals, including the killer “Sutekina Inspiration.”

Keiko “Myrah” Tohyama, older sister of Hitomi “Penny” Tohyama, left behind just this one remarkable album in 1984 — and it has quietly become a cult favorite among Japanese boogie and soul collectors.

“Sutekina Inspiration” is pure dancefloor gold, driven by crisp guitar cutting and an irresistible boogie groove, while “Night Step” goes deeper into cosmic mid-tempo funk. “Love Collection” brings a sleek electro edge, and “My Guy / Cafe Sign” opens with a heavy drum break before melting into beautifully bittersweet mellow soul. Players include Kazuo Shiina, Koki Ito, Hiroyuki Namba, Akira Okazawa and Pecker.

Far more than a City Pop curiosity — a seriously accomplished Japanese boogie / modern-soul album whose reputation is still catching up with the music.

$115.00 USD

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About the Condition

Grade	Description
S (Sealed)	Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played.
M (Mint)	Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played.
EX (Excellent)	Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly.
VG+ (Very Good Plus)	Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy.
VG (Very Good)	Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping.
G+ (Good Plus)	Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable.

+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).

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