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The “Oasis Reunion Bubble” at Tower Records Shibuya: A Look at ¥50,000+ Vinyl and the Surging Prices of Vintage Cassettes

2026年2月22日 by CityNomix

UK original 12-inch vinyl record of Oasis's Whatever on a shelf with a price tag.

Hello, this is CityNomix. When I’m not crunching numbers in the digital marketing world, I’m out walking the streets, trying to capture the raw energy of the city. This time, I paid a visit to a sanctuary for music lovers worldwide: Tower Records Shibuya. My mission was simple. I wanted to see how the Continue reading “The “Oasis Reunion Bubble” at Tower Records Shibuya: A Look at ¥50,000+ Vinyl and the Surging Prices of Vintage Cassettes”

The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond

2026年2月23日2026年2月14日 by CityNomix

Cover art of The 1975's 'Sex EP' 12-inch vinyl record, featuring a black and white image of crumpled sheets with a price sticker in the corner.

Introduction: Diving into the Analog Ocean of Tokyo This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I constantly wrestle with rows of numbers, data, and KPIs. For me, weekend “digging” is like a deep breath for the soul. In an age where magic like Spotify and Apple Music grants us instant access to Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”

Vinyl & Vibes: My Cassette Tape Treasure Hunt at Tower Records Shibuya

2025年10月14日2025年5月26日 by CityNomix

New cassette tape section at Tower Records Shibuya

From Shibuya Scramble to Sonic Sanctuary: The Allure of Tower Records Today’s meeting in Shibuya wrapped up, leaving me with that pleasant hum of accomplishment. Whenever I’m in this vibrant part of Tokyo, one destination invariably calls to me: Tower Records Shibuya. For countless music aficionados, this isn’t just another record store. It’s a sanctuary Continue reading “Vinyl & Vibes: My Cassette Tape Treasure Hunt at Tower Records Shibuya”