AI CITY POP ARCHIVE PROJECT — SEASON 1
Azabu Records
Founded in 1979, Azabu Records built a catalog of city pop and fusion before quietly closing its doors in 1992. In 2025, its master tapes were rediscovered. This is their 2026 digital remaster.
Artists
FOUR ARTISTS, ONE LABEL
Bright Meridian
Azabu Records’ only instrumental act. Night Crossing, released weeks before their August 1980 breakup, remains the label’s sole all-instrumental record — reunited for one night only at Showcase ’81.
Reina Tachibana（橘玲奈）
Debuted in 1981 with Summer Mirage, backed by an 18-date tour and TV appearances on Yoru no Hit Studio and The Best Ten. A career spanning almost a decade, through her retirement in 1990.
Mio Asakura（朝倉美緒）
Debuted in 1983 with Crystal Avenue, followed by a 22-date tour and TV appearances including Yoru no Hit Studio and 11PM.
Reiji Kazama（風間玲司）
Debuted in 1985 with Midnight Signal and a 24-date tour — the only one of the label’s four artists with no TV or magazine appearances on record.
Discography
FOUR ALBUMS
1980.06.21
Night Crossing
Bright Meridian
Their second and final album — Azabu Records’ only all-instrumental release.
1981.06.25
Summer Mirage
Reina Tachibana（橘玲奈）
Debut album, backed by an 18-date national tour.
1985.08.21
Midnight Signal
Reiji Kazama（風間玲司）
Debut album.
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Archive & Timeline
NIGHT CROSSING / SUMMER MIRAGE MATERIALS
Photo Archive
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Magazine Archive
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Advertising Archive
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Video Archive
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Azabu Records Timeline
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