Japanese singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita has released 19 solo and 4 collaboration studio albums (including 2 soundtrack and 4 cover albums), 2 live albums, 16 compilation albums, 3 music videos, and 53 singles. Prior to 1983, most of Yamashita's work was distributed by imprints of RCA Records and JVC. Since 1983, Yamashita's work has been distributed by the Moon Records label, which was an imprint of Alfa Records before it was acquired by Warner Music Japan in 1990. Yamashita has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Albums Solo studio albums YearAlbumChartpositionsLabelNotesSales estimateJPN1976Circus Town27RVC/RCA In 2002, expanded remaster edition was reissued Peaked the chart at the time of 2002 reissue23,000+1977Spacy2919,000+1978Go Ahead!2524,000+1979Moonglow20RVC/AIRIn 2002, expanded remaster edition was reissued200,000+1980Ride on Time1300,000+On the Street Corner13 Cover album Originally, it was a limited edition of 100,000 copies In 1986, remix and re-recorded vocal edition was officially reissued as "On The Street Corner 1 ('86 Version)" In 2000, expanded edition was reissued as "On The Street Corner 1"100,000+1982For You1In 2002, expanded remaster edition was reissued700,000+1983MelodiesAlfa MoonIn 2013, the reissue version was released as "30th Anniversary Edition"800,000+1984Big Wave2 Soundtrack for the film of the same name In 2014, the reissue version was released as "30th Anniversary Edition"450,000+1986Pocket Music1 In 1991, a new remix version of the song was released In 2020, the reissue version was released as "2020 Remaster"500,000+On the Street Corner 23 Cover album In 2000, expanded edition was reissued200,000+19881In 2020, the reissue version was released as "2020 Remaster"500,000+1991ArtisanMoon/MMGIn 2021, the reissue version was released as "30th Anniversary Edition"700,000+1993Season's Greetings4 Christmas cover album In 2013, the reissue version was released as "20th Anniversary Edition"400,000+1998Cozy1Moon/Warner 1,000,000+1999On the Street Corner 34Cover album300,000+2005Sonorite2250,000+2011Ray of Hope1250,000+2022Softly1Released on June 22, 2022200,000+
Collaboration studio albums YearAlbumChartpositionsLabelNotesJPN1975Songs3Niagara/ElecThe only studio album by the band Sugar Babe Peaked the chart at the time of 1994 reissue In 2005, expanded remaster edition was reissued as "30th Anniversary Edition" In 2015, expanded remaster edition and remix was reissued in a two-disc album as "40th Anniversary Ultimate Edition" In 2025, expanded remaster edition with bonus tracks and the live show "Tatsuro Yamashita Sings Sugar Babe" was reissued in a two-disc album as "50th Anniversary Edition"1976Niagara Triangle Vol.163Niagara/Columbia The only studio album by the limited pop trio Niagara Triangle (with Eiichi Ohtaki and Ginji Ito) Peaked the chart at the time of reissue1978Pacific—CBS/Sony Instrumental album produced by Masatoshi Sakai Collaboration with Haruomi Hosono and Shigeru SuzukiKagirinaku Tōmei ni Chikai Burū ("Almost Infinitely Transparent Blue") Original SoundtrackKitty Soundtrack for the 1979 film adaptation of the novel of the same name Performed a cover of "Groovin'"
Live albums YearAlbumChartpositionsLabelNotesSales estimateJPN1978It's a Poppin' Time28RVC/RCAIn 2002, expanded remaster edition was reissued13,000+1989Joy: Tatsuro Yamashita Live3Alfa MoonDouble album170,000+
Compilation albums YearAlbumChartpositionsLabelNotesSales estimateJPN1980Tatsuro from Niagara37Niagara/ColumbiaPeaked the chart at the time of 2009 reissue 11,000+1980Come Along32—In 2017, the reissue version was released as "2017 Remaster"100,000+1982Greatest Hits! of Tatsuro Yamashita2RCA/AIR In 1997, expanded remaster edition was officially reissued with three bonus tracks400,000+1984Come Along II8In 2017, the reissue version was released as "2017 Remaster" 200,000+1985Tatsuro Collection35Unofficial—1986Ballad for You37Rock'n Funk Tatsu591990Best Pack I (1976–1979)—Best Pack II (1979–1982)Tatsuro Songs From L.A.PlatzUnofficial, English covers of his songs by various artists1991Tatsuro Songs From L.A. 21995Treasures1Moon/East West Japan1,200,000+2002The RCA/AIR Years LP Box 1976-1982—RCA/AIRBoxsetRarities1Moon/Warner250,000+2012Opus (All Time Best 1975-2012)750,000+2017Come Along III4—
Other releases Following materials are not marketed to the record retailers, though they have been available via mail order to his official fan club. AlbumLabelNotesAdd Some Music to Your DayWild Honey Cover album that Yamashita and his friends produced and released independently in 1972The Works of Tatsuro Yamashita Vol.1 Compilation comprises his compositions written for other artistsTatsuro Yamashita CM Collection Vol.1 Compilation comprises materials originally used in the advertisements and never issued on his official releasesTatsuro Yamashita CM Collection Vol.2
Singles YearA-sideB-side(s) / double A-sideChart positionsLabelNotesAlbumJPNA-sideB-side(s) / double A-side1975"Down Town"(written and sung by Tatsuro Yamashita)"" (written and sung by Taeko Ōnuki) —Niagara/ElecSugar Babe's only singleSongs1976""""Niagara/ColumbiaNiagara Triangle's only single (with Ei-ichi Ōtaki and Ginji Ito)Niagara Triangle Vol.11979""""RVC/RCAA promotional boardGo Ahead!""""" (Let's Kiss the Sun)"" (The Whispering Sea)"MoonglowGo Ahead!"""Funky Flushin'"RVC/AIRMoonglow1980"Ride on Time""Rainy Walk"3Ride On TimeMoonglow"My Sugar Babe""Daydream"90Ride On Time1982"Down Town""" ['82 Remix]—Niagara/CBS/SonySongsNiagara Triangle Vol.1 / Treasures"""Music Book"12RVC/AIRGreatest Hits!For You1983"""Darlin'"17Alfa MoonMelodiesBig Wave"""Please Let Me Wonder"34Treasures"""White Christmas"(83,86~) / "Christmas Eve" [English Version](90,00~) / "Christmas Eve" [Karaoke](00~) / "Christmas Eve" [Acoustic Live](13~) / "Special Medley (The Christmas Song (Mariya Takeuchi)~Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas)"(14) / "Bella Notte (Live)" / "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Live)"(19) / "Blow" (Home Karaoke) / "Misty Mauve" (Home Karaoke) / "Mighty Smile" (Home Karaoke) / "Goodnight Rosie" (Home Karaoke) / "Love Can Go the Distance (Home Karaoke) "(21)1 Topped the chart in 1989 In 1983, the Limited Edition was released as 12-inch single "Christmas Eve" English lyrics by Alan O'Day Since 1986, it has been remastered and reissued with various materials during the Christmas season The 2013 and 2023 reissues were released as the "30th Anniversary Edition" and "40th Anniversary Edition", respectivelyMelodiesOn The Street Corner 2(White Christmas) etc.1984"The Theme from Big Wave""I Love You (Part I & II)"23Lyrics by Alan O'DayBig Wave1985"""" [Live Version]12Pocket MusicRarities"" "Mermaid" 22B-side lyrics by Alan O'DayPocket Music1987"" "You Make Me Feel Brand New"19Boku no Naka no ShonenOn The Street Corner 21988"Get Back in Love""First Luck ()"6Rarities1989"""The Girl in White"76B-side English lyrics by Alan O'DayBoku no Naka no Shonen"" [Live Version]"" [Live Version]22Joy Tatsuro Yamashita Live / Treasures(Studio Version)Joy 1.5 [Ray of Hope Bonus Disc]1990"Endless Game""The Theme from Big Wave" [Live Version]5Moon/MMGB-side lyrics by Alan O'DayArtisan1991" (Goodbye, Summer Days)"""12Rarities" (Turner's Steamroller)""Only with You" [Live Version]30B-side lyrics by Alan O'DayJoy 1.5 [Ray of Hope Bonus Disc]1992"""Blow", "Blow" ['98 Remix](98)18Reissued in 1998Rarities / Cozy1993"Magic Touch""I Do"17CozyRarities""Medley: "Bella Notte" / "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"22TreasuresSeason's Greetings1994"" [Remix]"Downtown" [Single Mix]29Niagara/East West JapanNiagara Triangle Vol.1 / TreasuresSongs”Downtown”""— Promo Only Limited to 700 copiesSongs1995"""" [Live Version]24Moon/East West JapanTreasuresJoy 1.5 [Ray of Hope Bonus Disc]1996" (Stand in the Light)""" [Live Version]23Duet with Melissa ManchesterCozy"Dreaming Girl""" [Live Version]251998"""" [Guitar Instrumental]10Moon/WarnerRarities"""" / "" [Stand Alone Version]121999"Love Can Go the Distance""When You Wish Upon a Star"18A-side lyrics by Alan O'DayOn The Street Corner 3Sonorite2000"""" [Live Version]20RaritiesJoy 1.5 [Ray of Hope Bonus Disc]2001"""So Much in Love" [New Vocal Remix]15Non-album single / On The Street Corner 2(The Former Version)2002"Loveland, Island""Your Eyes"26BMG/AIRB-side lyrics by Alan O'DayFor You (2002 Remaster)2003"Ride on Time"""13ReissueRide On TimeFor You (2002 Remaster) (Bonus Track)"" [2003 New Vocal Remix]""16Moon/WarnerSonorite / Go Ahead!(original)Sonorite / Softly(2021 Version)2004""""14Sonorite2005"Forever Mine""Midas Touch"8""—29"""" / "" [Live Version]49SonoriteSonorite / Non-album single2008"""La Vie en rose" / "Angel of the Light"4B-side "Angel of the Light" lyrics by Alan O'DayRay of HopeRay of Hope / Softly2009"""" / "" ['09 Live Version]8 Theme for the film Summer WarsNon-album single2010"""" ['09 Live Version]13"""Happy Gathering Day"9Ray of Hope2011"""" ['09 Live Version]15Non-album single2013""""10Softly2016"Let It Be Me"—— Digital only Duet with Mariya TakeuchiSouvenir〜Mariya Takeuchi Live(Live Version) / Expressions(Studio Version)"Cheer Up! The Summer""Can’t Take My Eyes Off You ～君の瞳に恋してる" [Live Version]8SoftlyNon-album single2017"Reborn""Reborn" [Vocals by seri] /"Reborn" [Harmonica Version] /"ターナーの汽罐車 [Tānā no Kikansha]" [Live Version] /"Drip Drop" [Live Version]6 "Reborn" [Vocals by seri] /"Reborn" [Harmonica Version] Produced by Shin Yasui "Reborn" [Vocals by seri] Arranged by Shoji Ikenaga "Reborn" [Harmonica Version] Arranged by Chikara Tsuzuki & Takeshi Hayama2018"Mirai no Theme (ミライのテーマ)""" /" [Live Version]12 Opening and closing themes for the film MiraiSoftly / Non-album single2019"Recipe""Southbound #9" [Live Version]9Non-album single2023"Sync of Summer"—5Non-album singles2025"Onomatopoeia Island" "Move On"4
Music videos Year Song Album Notes 2002 "Loveland, Island" For You Coincided with the 20th anniversary reissue of the album 2019 "Recipe" Non-album single 2023 "Sparkle" For You Promotion for the vinyl reissue of Yamashita's RCA/AIR era albums
Awards Japan Record Awards Japan Record AwardsYearTitleCategoryPersonnel1980 (22nd)MoonglowBest Albums(Performer, composer, arranger and producer: Yamashita / lyricist: Minako Yoshida)1981 (23rd)On the Street CornerBest 10 Albums(Performer, arranger, producer: Yamashita)1982 (24th)For YouBest 10 Albums(Performer, composer, arranger and producer: Yamashita / lyricist: Minako Yoshida)1983 (25th)MelodiesBest 10 Albums(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)1986 (28th)Pocket MusicExcellent Albums(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)1988 (30th)Boku no Naka no ShounenExcellent Albums(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)1991 (33rd)ArtisanExcellent Albums(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)1993 (35th)Quiet LifeGreatest Album(Producer and arranger: Yamashita / Performer and songwriter: Mariya Takeuchi)2003 (45th)"Christmas Eve"Special Prizes(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
Japan Gold Disc Award Japan Gold Disc AwardYearSongCategoryPersonnel1994 (9th)ImpressionsGrand-prix Album(Producer and arranger: Yamashita / Songwriter and performer: Mariya Takeuchi / arranger: Katsuhisa Hattori / recording engineer: Yasuo Sato)1998 (13th)CozyPop Albums of the Year(Songwriter, producer, arranger, performer: Yamashita)
References
External links
(Japanese) Artist page at Warner Music Japan