Skip to product information
1 of 6

Mitsugu Nakano – In The Blue

Mitsugu Nakano – In The Blue

📀 Product Details
Year 1985
Country Japan
Label ICR – ICR-1490
Media EX- (Plays EX)
Sleeve VG++ (w/Insert, Light wear and staining.)
Obi Originally Not Obi

 

Comments

Japan Original Pressing.

A seriously under-the-radar 1985 Japanese mellow gem. Warm synths, breezy guitars, soft urban grooves, and the beautiful “Hidamari no Koen.”

In The Blue is exactly the kind of obscure Japanese LP that makes digging worthwhile. “Hidamari no Koen” is the standout, with its warm, breezy and beautifully understated groove, while the album moves naturally between mellow AOR, soft city-pop textures, and 80s Japanese singer-songwriter sounds. Still largely unknown outside deep collector circles, this is a genuine hidden gem for listeners who have already gone beyond the obvious city-pop classics.

Regular price $180.00 USD
Regular price $180.00 USD
Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

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−).

We visually inspect every record, and we clean each one before shipping (play-testing when needed). Even new or great-looking vinyl—especially some Japanese pressings—can have light background noise. We grade carefully by eye and ear, but it’s still a human call, so please check the notes before buying.

Shipping & Packing

Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.

View full details