01
DISCOVER
FIND SOMETHING
WORTH HUNTING.
Browse our curated record selection and open the title that catches your eye. Explore by artist, mood or era, then add the record you want us to hunt.
HOW IT WORKS
YOU CHOOSE THE RECORD.
WE DO THE DIGGING.
Japanese vinyl, hunted in Japan for you.
Browse the collection, tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll search Japan for a copy that matches your preferences.
TOKYO '83
HUNT
HUNT
FIND SOMETHING
02
BUILD YOUR HUNT
TELL US
WHAT MATTERS.
On the record page, choose your minimum sleeve grade, OBI preference and cleaning option. Your selections tell us exactly what kind of copy to look for.
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WE HUNT IN JAPAN
THEN,
WE GO DIGGING.
Once your Hunt starts, we search Japan for a copy that matches your pressing, condition, OBI and price preferences. We do the searching so you don’t have to.
YOUR HUNT→TOKYO / JAPAN→DIGGING THE CRATES…→COPY FOUND
04
COPY FOUND
WE FOUND
YOUR COPY.
Review the pressing, catalog number, condition, OBI, inserts, notes and final price. Secure it, pass with no obligation, or ask us to keep looking.
NOT THE RIGHT COPY?
PASS AND KEEP HUNTING.
PASS AND KEEP HUNTING.
05
TOKYO '83 CHECK
CHECKED WHEN
IT REACHES US.
Before your record is prepared for shipment, we check that it matches the exact copy you approved: pressing, catalog number, vinyl, sleeve, OBI and extras.
TOKYO '83
CHECKCHECKED IN JAPAN
CHECKCHECKED IN JAPAN
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COMBINED SHIPPING
ONE SHIPMENT.
FROM JAPAN TO YOU.
Approved records can wait together in Japan. Ship when you are ready, or add another record to make international delivery more efficient.
YOUR SHIPMENT
ANRI TIMELY!!READY ✓TATSURO YAMASHITA FOR YOUREADY ✓2 RECORDS IN JAPANTOKYO ───────── WORLDWIDE
PAYMENT
NO COPY.
NO PAYMENT.
Starting a Hunt does not mean buying a record. When we find a matching copy, you’ll see its details and final price first. Only secure the copy if you’re happy with what we found.
WHY TOKYO '83
HUNTED IN JAPAN.
BUILT FOR EUROPE.
WE HUNT ACROSS JAPANTell us what you’re looking for. We search record stores, online shops, and marketplaces across Japan.
WE CHECK BEFORE SHIPPINGWe inspect the actual record, jacket, OBI, and available inserts before shipping.
CLEANING INCLUDEDStandard light cleaning is included free with every record. Optional ultrasonic cleaning is available with a fresh anti-static inner sleeve.
WE COMBINE MULTIPLE RECORDSMultiple finds can be consolidated into one carefully prepared shipment.
TRACKED & PROTECTED EMS SHIPPINGInternational orders travel by tracked EMS with protection appropriate to the shipment.
FAQ
BEFORE YOU
START DIGGING.
What is a Record Hunt?＋
A personal sourcing request. You choose a Japanese record and your preferences; TOKYO '83 searches Japan for a matching copy.
Does starting a Hunt cost anything?＋
No. Starting a Hunt is not a purchase and does not commit you to a record.
When do I pay?＋
Only after a matching copy is found and you have reviewed its final details and price.
How long does a Hunt take?＋
Timing varies by title, pressing and condition. We keep you updated without promising an artificial deadline.
What if you cannot find my record?＋
The Hunt can stay open, or you can stop it. You are not charged for a copy we do not find.
Can I pass on a copy?＋
Yes. Pass with no purchase obligation and ask us to keep looking for a better match.
Can I request an original Japanese pressing?＋
Yes. Set Original as your pressing preference when building your Hunt.
What does Excellent condition mean?＋
A well-kept playable copy with light signs of careful use. Exact expectations are shown in our Condition Guide.
What is an OBI?＋
The paper strip supplied with many Japanese releases. It can add collector appeal but may increase price and search time.
Do I see the actual record before buying?＋
When reference photos are available, they are shown with the copy details. We never present stock art as actual-copy photography.
What happens if the record differs from the approved condition?＋
TOKYO '83 checks it when it reaches us in Japan and contacts you if it does not match what you approved.
Can I combine multiple records?＋
Yes. Approved records can wait together in Japan for combined international shipping.
How does combined shipping work?＋
Your approved and checked records can be held in Japan until you choose to ship them together.
Is VAT included?＋
Taxes depend on destination and the final checkout arrangement. Confirmed charges are shown before payment.
How does shipping work?＋
Shipping is calculated for your destination and completed box. Exact costs are shown before you approve shipment.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
READY TO
START DIGGING?
Your next record might already be waiting somewhere in Japan.