Skip to product information
1 of 6

Yurie Kokubu - Relief 72 Hours

Yurie Kokubu - Relief 72 Hours

📀 Product Details
Year 1983
Country Japan
Label AIR / RAL8809
Media EX- (Plays EX!)
Sleeve VG++ (w/Insert, Light staining; small peeling on the lower back.)
Obi None

 

Comments:

Japan Original Pressing.

Black-contemporary-leaning city pop with real groove — Yurie Kokubu’s 1983 debut produced by Tetsuji Hayashi.

One of the most highly regarded Japanese city-pop debuts — the album runs deep into black contemporary shades, but stays bright and melodic throughout. Funk-driven cuts like “Snob na Yoru e,” “Tobashite Taxi Man,” and “Kaiten Tobira” sit perfectly next to pure Hayashi city-pop moments such as “Koi no Yokogao” and “Just a Joke,” with “Love Song” as a standout ballad. A no-filler LP, carried by Kokubu’s youthful yet assured vocals.

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