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Customer photo review of We Are Rewind - Tape Cassette Player
Aubry L.Verified
Really big fan. It’s a solidly built player and I think the aux-in recording function and ability to pair Bluetooth headphones/speaker is really unique, especially on the same device. I can’t speak to the Bluetooth pairing as I haven’t tested it out. I specifically was looking for an aux-in recording cassette player and this fit the bill perfectly. I tested this function and it sounds really great without completely losing the charm of a mic recording.
We Are Rewind - Tape Cassette Player
Customer photo review of Kingo Hamada - Mugshot (Japan Import)
Gordon G.Verified
I've been looking for an original copy of this album for a while at a price and quality that I was happy with. I was thrilled to find this on your website and couldn't pass up the opportunity to support you and support my unhealthy collection.
Kingo Hamada - Mugshot (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Yuji Ohno, You & Explosion Band - Lupin The 3rd: Hit Collection (Japan Import)
Alexandra G.Verified
Excellent, can not recommend highly enough. My new go-to for Japanese import vinyl. Reasonable price, fast ship time. Will definitely be telling all 1 ½ of my friends interested in vinyl about Inner Ocean.
Yuji Ohno, You & Explosion Band - Lupin The 3rd: Hit Collection (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of tiny.blips - juicy curveballs: beat tape
Maxx M.Verified
Most beautiful cassettes on earth as always. Every Inner Ocean release is an instant classic and everything I’ve ever ordered (cassettes, vinyl, merch) always comes quick and very well packaged. Best record label out!
tiny.blips - juicy curveballs: beat tape
Customer photo review of Casiopea - Mint Jams (Japan Import)+1
Steven J.Verified
Absolutely PHENOMENAL transaction, adding a piece of Casiopea history to my collection. Shipped fast, packed well, and Always a pleasure to do business with. Not my first Inner Ocean order, and FAR from my last! Again, many thanks to the IO crew!
Casiopea - Mint Jams (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Lofi Snacks Series 2
Rd V.Verified
This is my first entry into the Lofi Snacks series after bumbling into the Inner Ocean label on Bandcamp and looking up their website. And my, what can I say other than it has been a delight! Really fresh vibey beats that sound great digitally on on my desk cassette player. The art is also fantastic and I love the print on the cassette itself. I've had this album on repeat since it arrived Monday. Look forward to exploring more of the Inner Ocean catalogue.
Lofi Snacks Series 2
Customer photo review of Anri - Heaven Beach (Japan Import)
Christopher P.Verified
Legit and amazing quality!!! These are my very first two vinyl albums and I just love how these two turned out! Would definitely recommend Inner Ocean Records to those who enjoy collecting vintage Japanese albums.
Anri - Heaven Beach (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of tiny.blips - juicy curveballs: beat tape
Nicole B.Verified
This album is truly fantastic. I have the cassette as well, it's so dynamic and interesting to listen to on both the turntable and in my case the player with headphones! blips is also just a very talented artist and incredibly kind person, sent me a short to make up for the shipping delay with the vinyl. I can't say enough nice things about inner ocean and the artists on here. Interesting work from very talented people, great deals on buying multiple tapes and records, professional and kind cu...
tiny.blips - juicy curveballs: beat tape
Customer photo review of Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor (Japan Import)
Matthew G.Verified
One of the greatest records in my collection! There are few legendary records that scratch the sonic itch this one does. Love the addition of the obi strip. Inner Ocean delivers greatness yet again!
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Casiopea - Cross Point (Japan Import)
Joshua H.Verified
I’m so glad to be able to have my favorite casiopea album on vinyl and it play wonderfully. Would say it got here quickly but alas the Canadian post strike happened not too long after I ordered it. But all in all I will definitely be ordering more from here.
Casiopea - Cross Point (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Meiko Nakahara - Meiko's Best Selection 10+1 (Japan Import)
Caleb S.Verified
I truly love this genre of music and I'm so glad to have one of my favorite CityPop artists in my collection.
Meiko Nakahara - Meiko’s Best Selection 10+1 (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Miki Matsubara - Pocket Park (Japan Import)
Ian B.Verified
Favorite Miki album. The added posted was wonderful surprise. Inner Ocean Records shipping and customer support is top notch. Can’t wait for my next purchase!
Miki Matsubara - Pocket Park (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe - Another Summer (Japan Import)
Angela L.Verified
Absolutely love this album, everything in the record seemed untouched and the vinyl plays well! Very satisfied with the order.
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe - Another Summer (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of 1986 Omega Tribe - Navigator (Japan Import)
Daniel B.Verified
Shipped promptly, arrived quickly, and was in good condition. I played it and it sounded great. Perfect transaction. What more could I ask for??
1986 Omega Tribe - Navigator (Japan Import)
L M.Verified
Arrived very quickly and in excellent condition. Super happy with my purchase and will likely buy more. A great selection of artists. So pleased to have more Masayoshi Takanaka in my record collection!
Masayoshi Takanaka - Alone (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Masayoshi Takanaka - Finger Dancin' (Japan Import)
Gissel M.
After receiving a damaged record, I was sent a new one in good condition! Overall great customer service and shipping, thanks to Cory!
Masayoshi Takanaka - Finger Dancin’ (Japan Import)
Alejandro O.Verified
I love this album, and it sounds great. Unfortunately, it arrived with seam splits on the top and bottom of the sleeve, and I'm not sure how to get a hold of customer service
Masayoshi Takanaka - On Guitar (Japan Import)
Mario E.Verified
The cassette arrived safe thanks to the care in packaging. The album sounds like walking down the street during summer from the gas station and heading home to do some laundry on a productive yet lazy day.
Dominic Pierce - Slurpee Swing
Philipp S.Verified
Super fast shipping. I was surprised about the extraordinary amount of care for the packaging. Vinyl outside the sleeve is great when shipping around the globe. 10/10 would recommend! Also thanks for the nice little gift ☺️
Masayoshi Takanaka - On Guitar (Japan Import)
Guillermo E.Verified
The record arrived quite quickly, considering it was being shipped to Spain. The only unexpected problem was the customs fee. Eevee is, of course, wonderful. I decided to buy this album because some of her songs have recently disappeared from certain streaming platforms.
Eevee - Seeds
Nicole B.Verified
Another great experience from inner ocean and another out of the park team up with Gas Lab and Kazumi Kaneda. Perfect with morning coffee or while making dinner, I feel my blood pressure go down listening to this album
Gas Lab & Kazumi Kaneda - Trans Pacific
Matthew G.Verified
This was actually the first Takanaka record I ever heard, but was surprised not many others love it like I do compared to others in his discography. I knew I had to get it, and was thrilled to find it with Inner Ocean. This OG pressing is so CLEAN. I couldn't believe a record from 1984 could be so pristine, even cleaner than some records released this decade! I'll treasure it for years to come, while looping "Dancing To Cat Guitar" :)
Takanaka - 夏・全・開 (Japan Import)
Dawid R.Verified
Amazing order! The vinyl has 0 scratches, 0 jumps, it's like brand new! The sound amazing, the delivery came a whole week quicker than estimated! I am very happy, would recommend shopping here.
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe - Single’s History (Japan Import)
Jon C.Verified
This has very quickly become an essential part of my workflow. It's allowed me to get some really nice warmth, wow, flutter and hiss into my tracks in a really natural sounding way. Thank you!
Inner Ocean 4Trak - Tape Loop Max For Live Device V2
Gabriel W.Verified
Great store! It was my first time buying a vinyl online and needed to find a specific one for a gift. This website made it feel so secure when checking out and delivered a great product. I hope anyone who’s on the fence of whether or not to buy that vinyl sees this and goes for it! It’s a great experience with this vendor :)
Tatsuro Yamashita - Big Wave (Japan Import)
Cameron B.Verified
I recently ordered three Masayoshi Takanaka albums — Alone, Jolly Jive, and T-Wave (Japan Imports, all with Obi) — and I couldn’t be more impressed. The shipping was incredibly fast, and each record arrived in perfect condition. The packaging was top-tier: carefully protected in multiple sleeves to ensure no damage in transit. These are beautiful pressings, and it’s clear this seller takes great pride in handling and preserving rare vinyl. I’ll definitely be ordering from them again. Highly reco...
Masayoshi Takanaka - Alone (Japan Import)
Scott O.Verified
Incredible product! The ipod of tapes! It is so sleek and fun to play with. Functions great and syncs with my airpods pro. One of the coolest things I've bought in a while.
We Are Rewind - Tape Cassette Player
Hamilton Y.Verified
Capilano alumni!!! So glad to hear something fresh from western Canada. And what a discourse it is by means of a jazz album talking about this social issue. Thank you.
David Lavoie & Carson Tworow - Teardown
Christina B.Verified
Received my record and it was just what I wanted. The record itself was packaged well for its journey through the postal system. It arrived in a timely manner as well. The record looks to be in mint condition. I can't wait to give it as a gift to my son so he can enjoy it for years to come. Thanks so much! It was a pleasure doing business with you.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Seychelles (Japan Import)
Saul R.Verified
Amazing product and delivery speed! The prices were great too and the sound is impecable, thank you so much for this, the sender had little surprices on the packaging too, overall an excelent deal!
Masayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Sade - Promise (Japan Import)
Val M.Verified
amazing condition and amazing service! i recommend to everyone
Sade - Promise (Japan Import)
Isabella L.Verified
This came to me in excellent condition and the record sounds like new! There were minor scuffs that aren't noticeable from afar, but that's to be expected for an import from 1986. A wonderful addition to my collection of vinyl records!
1986 Omega Tribe - Navigator (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Leilehua Lanzilotti - beyond the accident of time
Scott O.Verified
Unbelievable record. Sonically exciting and intriguing.
Leilehua Lanzilotti - beyond the accident of time
Customer photo review of Good Mood / Lofi Juice
Noel M.Verified
Quality tape and case. Love the music. Perfectly chill mix. Will definitely be back for more.
Good Mood / Lofi Juice
Cesar C.Verified
Absolutely in love with the product and was excited i got extra goodies. Overall the service was great and delivery was quick. Looking forward to purchasing more products in the future.
Tomoko Aran - Fuyü-Kükan 浮遊空間 Floating Space (Japan Import)
Matthew G.Verified
One of Takanaka's best! I'd like to thank Inner Ocean for fueling my discovery of his discography. No one near me seems to have his music, so I was ecstatic to find that Inner Ocean regularly stocks his music and ships to my area. I've even begun listening to their signed bands as s result! They have a fan in me :)
Masayoshi Takanaka - Alone (Japan Import)
Benjamin K.Verified
This album is a real banger. I had it shipped all the way from Canada to Florida just so I could hear it and I was not disappointed. super duper.
David Lavoie & Carson Tworow - Teardown
Customer photo review of Masayoshi Takanaka - 夏・全・開 (Japan Import)
James E.Verified
Sounded amazing!!
Masayoshi Takanaka - 夏・全・開 (Japan Import)
Customer photo review of Gas Lab & Kazumi Kaneda - Trans Pacific
Jesse L.Verified
Gas Lab is fast becoming one of my favourite producers
Gas Lab & Kazumi Kaneda - Trans Pacific
Daniel R.Verified
All of Eevee's work is at the top of the list for me, but the first track on this album, summertime, just hits different. I have replayed it back-to-back for, pretty much, entire days and still have not gotten bored or tired of it. Fantastic album
Eevee - Melt
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