Mariya Takeuchi REQUEST 1987 Japan City Pop Vinyl LP OBI MOON-28047

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☀ ☀ ☀ Authentic Japanese Item

This is an authentic Japanese pressing of Mariya Takeuchi – REQUEST , carefully sourced in Japan and shipped directly from Japan.

Originally released in 1987, REQUEST is one of Mariya Takeuchi’s most celebrated albums and an important title in Japanese City Pop / Adult Pop / AOR.

About this Record

REQUEST is built around songs Mariya Takeuchi had written for other artists, reinterpreted here in her own voice, alongside newly recorded material. The album brings together polished songwriting, sophisticated arrangements, and the smooth production style associated with late-1980s Japanese pop.

The album was produced by Tatsuro Yamashita , who also handled most of the arrangements. Several songs had already become well known through other singers before Takeuchi recorded her own versions, giving the album the character of a refined self-cover collection.

Among the best-known tracks are Oh No, Oh Yes!, Kenka wo Yamete , Genki wo Dashite , Eki , and Iro White Blend .

With its elegant production, melodic songwriting, and polished 1980s Japanese sound, REQUEST has become a favorite among collectors of Mariya Takeuchi, City Pop, Japanese AOR, J-Pop, and vintage Japanese vinyl.

Album Information

Artist: Mariya Takeuchi ()
Album: REQUEST ()
Release: 1987
Label: Moon Records
Catalog Number: MOON-28047
Format: 12" LP / 33⅓ RPM / Stereo
Genre: City Pop / Japanese Pop / AOR / Adult Pop
Country: Japan
Producer: Tatsuro Yamashita ()

This copy includes the original OBI strip, original lyric / credits insert, original REQUEST card/booklet, and original “Thank you” photo card.

The OBI shows a visible tear in the lower section, and the sleeve / insert show foxing and age-related discoloration. Please refer to the photos for details.

Side A

1. Koi no Arashi ()
2. Oh No, Oh Yes!
3. Kenka wo Yamete ()
4. Shōsoku ()
5. Genki wo Dashite ()

Side B

1. Eki ()
2. Teko’s Theme ()
3. Iro White Blend ()
4. Yume no Tsuzuki ()
5. Toki no Tabibito ()

The track listing and 1987 Moon Records release details are consistent with contemporary catalog information for MOON-28047.

About Mariya Takeuchi

Mariya Takeuchi is one of Japan’s best-known singer-songwriters and a major figure associated with Japanese City Pop and adult-oriented pop. Her songwriting combines strong melodies, polished production, and a sophisticated pop sensibility that has remained influential across generations.

REQUEST is especially interesting because it highlights not only Takeuchi as a performer, but also as a songwriter whose compositions had already been recorded by other artists before she reclaimed them in her own style.