Naoko Ken – Nakiwarai
Naoko Ken – Nakiwarai
Japan Original Pressing.
A shadow-tinted Japanese vocal album where Naoko Ken turns heartbreak into something dry, intimate, and quietly sharp.
Nakiwarai works because it is not built on vocal excess. With one side devoted to Miyuki Nakajima and the other to the Aki Yoko / Ryudo Uzaki axis, the album is full of strong writing, but what gives it shape is Naoko Ken’s distance as a singer. She lets the sadness sit without forcing it, which makes the record feel less dramatic than many kayō albums of its time, and more lived-in.
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About the Condition
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
Shipping & Packing
Tokyo-based. Ships worldwide (DHL/Japan Post).
Professionally packed with care. Fast dispatch.
Strict grading. Actual photos of the item.
