Record City Shop — Local services in Tokyo

In the additional notes section for my online order I asked them to include any stickers they had and they actually did it! It was a nice gesture from them.

I don't know what Japanese residents think of how Record City compares to other vendors or if it's considered more on the expensive side (to me, it certainly seemed comparable to other places like RECOfan, Disk Union, etc), but I am very thankful that such a service exists and ships worldwide. I've only been to Japan once and while I bought a ton of records then, I now regret not buying more. There are hardly any stores selling the Kayokyoku and City Pop records I'd love to splurge on here in the United States! Since a place like this exists I've been able to satisfy my cravings.

They have a very wide selection too! I was able to find records that I couldn't find on Discogs. Though it won't have everything (the most popular ones tend to run out and some obscure artists don't exist), it's easy to find records from artists who aren't super popular but aren't quite forgettable either. That's what seems to specialize in - the median.

Anyways, great thank you to...

I’ve been ordering from Record City Japan regularly—usually once a month for the past two years—and they’ve become my favorite online record store. Their selection of used and new vinyl is outstanding, especially for jazz collectors. They carry a wide range of Japanese and U.S. pressings, and the condition is almost always better than described. Their grading is conservative—many records arrive a full grade better than listed.

Shipping and packaging are top-notch. I use FedEx Express Worldwide, and records usually arrive in Edmonton within 3–4 business days. Everything is packed with care—LPs are shipped outside of both inner and outer sleeves. On the rare occasion of a delay or issue, their communication has been excellent.

Customer service is responsive and helpful. They’ve gladly provided additional photos and clarified listings when needed. Their prices are extremely fair—often better than Discogs, eBay, or North American stores—and I’ve scored rare pressings in great condition for less than market average.

The website is easy to navigate, with multi-language support and currency options. Extras like obi strips, posters, and inserts are always clearly listed, and sometimes I’ve received more than expected.

Note: due to high turnover, pressing details (country/year) aren’t always guaranteed. It’s best to check listing photos closely. But this often works in your favor—I’ve received older and rarer pressings mislabeled as newer ones.

I highly recommend Record City Japan to collectors worldwide. Their quality, service, prices, and constantly refreshed inventory make them the best in the business.

私は過去2年間、毎月のようにRecord City Japanからレコードを注文しており、今では私のお気に入りのオンラインレコードショップです。中古・新品ともに品揃えが素晴らしく、特にジャズのコレクターにはおすすめです。日本盤や米国盤を豊富に取り扱っており、コンディションも説明より良いことがほとんどです。グレーディングは控えめで、実際にはワングレード上の状態で届くことも多いです。

配送と梱包も一流です。私はFedEx Express Worldwideを利用していますが、エドモントンには通常3〜4営業日で届きます。LPはインナー・アウタースリーブの両方から外されて丁寧に梱包され、安全に届きます。まれに在庫の遅れがあっても、連絡は迅速かつ丁寧です。

カスタマーサービスも非常に親切で、追加の写真や情報にもすぐに対応してくれます。価格は非常に良心的で、DiscogsやeBay、北米の中古店よりも安く、状態の良いレア盤をお得に購入できることも多いです。

ウェブサイトは多言語対応で、希望の通貨表示も可能。帯、ポスター、インサートなどの付属品も正確に記載されており、期待以上のものが届くこともあります。

注意点として、在庫回転が早いため、プレスの詳細（国や年式）が必ずしも正確とは限りません。気になる場合は必ず写真で確認しましょう。ただし、これがメリットになることもあり、実際には新しいプレスと記載されていたものが、より古くレアなプレスだったこともあります（特にジャズの米盤や日本盤で多く見られます）。

世界中のレコードコレクターにRecord City...

RecordCity! Dubstore Japan! Fantastic site to buy music CDs. I maintain a huge collection of music CDs, and regularly try to fill in missing items from the 1970's, 80s, 90,s and recent. They have a huge catelogue of music, at very reasonable prices. They screen their used items to be of good quality only. Their Website is essy to navigate, shipping is well priced, items are beautifully packaged and protected. Customer service in English is outstanding! More Yen to Gami! Delivery to Australia within 4 days! I highly recommend this music retail site internationally. Cannot fault them. Konichiwa guys! Arigatou!...