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Kaji ga 100-bai Hakadoru High Tension Song Best
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen
When Universal took over EMI I thought it would be the death knell for EMI compilations, but somehow they’re releasing them more than ever. The digital version of this CD was released back in December. I have no idea why they waited 6 months to release the physical CD, though I’m assuming the CD version will have more than the 16 tracks that the digital version had.
Enka Speed
Release Date: 5/29/13
Price: 1905 yen
I…what? Huh? Is this real life? In late May, EMI will release a new compilation titled, “Enka Speed.” Now, keep in mind that it’s not yet confirmed that this will be a Dancemania release, but after Speed Buyuuden no theme would surprise me. Enka is a style of Japanese pop ballads that’s primarily popular among older generations. In other words, it’s the complete opposite of Speed, so it’ll be interesting to see how they combine the different styles. If this is indeed a Dancemania release, then hopefully it’s produced by Saifam or Ventura, and isn’t just a bunch of pitched up repeats from Akiba Koubou like those abominable Utatte Mita Speed releases.
Pre-order at CDJapan.
Hyper Funkot ~ Chousoku Dance Tracks
Release Date: 6/19/13
Price: 1886 yen
Speed returns to EMI in the form of…funkot? EMI’s newest compilation features funkot, or Indonesian happy hardcore. There’s a good chance DJ Jet Baron will be mixing and selecting this compilation, as he’s currently living in Japan and has collaborated with EMI in the past.
Pre-order at CDJapan.
EDM ~Electronic Dance Madness~ 4
Release Date: 6/5/13
Price: 2190 yen
Universal’s acquisition of EMI Music Japan (now EMI Records Japan) is now complete, and it looks like EMI will continue to operate as a subsidiary. As such, EDM 4’s release will arrive on schedule this June, though it still remains to be seen how the sale of various EMI assets to Warner Music will affect which artists will appear on EDM. It’s also highly likely that many Universal artists will begin appearing more often on EDM.
Pre-order at CDJapan.
EDM Compilation 3
Release Date: 3/27/13
Price: 900 yen
Full versions of songs from EDM 2. 14 tracks instead of the usual 13. Available in iTunes Japan.
Cyborgs (Chris Unknown Remix)
Artist: J-Mi & Midi-D vs. Thomas Howard Lichtenstein
Price: ???
New song from the Canadian duo, this time featuring vocals by DDR legend, Thomas Howard Lichtenstein. No word on when the track will be released, but UK hardcore producer Chris Unknown has put his remix of the track up on SoundCloud.
Supereurobeat
Artist: Vibration All Stars
Price: $8.99 per album; $1.29 per track
Volumes 36-39 of LED’s Supereurobeat series have finally been released to iTunes this March. I was starting to think Luigi Stanga would never get around to releasing the rest of the catalogue, but with these four releases I believe all of LED’s Eurobeat songs are now available on iTunes. Vol. 36-38 are primarily composed of tracks that were licensed to FARM for their Eurobeat compilations, as well as tracks from EMI’s Natsu Monogatari series. Many of these tracks have been available for quite a while on Juno Download. However, there were two tracks from Natsu Monogatari 2009 that have never been available for purchase. Until now.
That’s right, Supereurobeat Vol. 39 features the digital debuts of both “Destination to Desire” and “Good Night Tokyo,” the final two songs released by LED Records/Vibration. They’re listed under different artists than they were on Dancemania, but they’re unmistakably the same tracks.
Also noteworthy is “Re-light My Fire” on Vol. 38, which I always forget is an LED track. It appeared on Happy Paradise 2 but apparently has never been released digitally, either. Good on LED for remembering to release it.
I’m glad the entirety of LED’s catalogue is now available, but it seems somewhat bittersweet because there’s an aura of finality surrounding their release. It’s as if we can never again expect anything new from LED. 🙁
Full list of available albums and Dancemania-related tracks after the jump.
Best Hits Vol. 2 -Brand New / All Time Party Hits Mix!!-
Release Date: 3/22/13
Price: 1886 yen
Another house compilation from Manhattan Records. Music produced by Power Music, with the non-stop mixing duties performed by Getfunky.
Best Hits -Brand New / All Time Party Hits Mix!!-
Release Date: 11/23/12
Price: 1886 yen
Another house compilation from Manhattan Records. Music produced by Power Music, with the non-stop mixing duties performed by Getfunky.
100% Hits!! -International Platinum Party- mixed by DJ Roc the Masaki
Release Date: 3/20/13
Price: 1500 yen
Another new house compilation from Manhattan Records, with music once again produced by Power Music. Seems to be an odd mix of current hits plus classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Mixed by DJ Roc the Masaki.
Anison Cover Best Mix
Artist: Ainyan
Release Date: 3/20/13
Price: 1905 yen
House and electro covers of anime standards. From the makers of No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-.
Also available on iTunes Japan.
Ultra Dance Mix -Party Hit Tunes-
Release Date: 3/27/13
Price: 600 yen
16 more full versions of songs from No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-. Oddly, the non-stop had mix had 33 songs, so one song, “Give Me Everything,” was left off the digital releases entirely. This edition is less interesting than the other collection, though it does have the DJ U*Hey? remix of “Without You.” It’s more piano house than trance, though. 🙁
R&B Anthem -R&B House Best-
Release Date: 3/6/13
Price: 600 yen
Digital only album featuring 16 full versions of songs from No.1 Party Mix -R&B House Best-. This one features most of the good remixes from the non-stop mix, including all of the Threemason remixes as well as the DJ ET-Q remix.
The Big Reunion
Release Date: 3/8/13
Price: £6.99
Available only in the UK, this digital release features the tops songs from all of the bands involved in The Big Reunion. Included are four songs from Atomic Kitten, 911, and Blue that have appeared on Dancemania. Liberty X get only one track, and it’s not “Thinking It Over.” -_-
Drive ga 100-bai Tanoshiku Naru 90s Best
Release Date: 1/30/13 ? 2/27/13 ? 3/20/13
Price: 1886 yen
The usual fare from Smile.dk, Me & My, MC Hammer, Bellini, and more. Also available on iTunes Japan for 900 yen.
DanceMaster | 
04 15th, 2013| 
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