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SoSaLa CDs in Japan

If you’re looking to buy SoSaLa CDs in Japan, there’s a dedicated local outlet that has carried all of his releases from New York since 2011.

El Sur Records – Tokyo

  • Address: 〒112-0014 東京都文京区関口1-2-7 奥村ビル102 / Okumura Bldg. 102
    1-2-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
    Postal Code: 112-0014, Japan
  • Phone: 03-6416-9967
  • Email: info@elsurrecords.com
  • Nearest Station: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Edogawabashi Station (Exit 3, ~3 minutes walk)
  • Hours: 15:00–21:00 (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) 

What they carry:
El Sur Records exclusively stocks all SoSaLa CDs released in New York since 2011, including:

  • Nu World Trash (2011)
  • Nu World Trashed (2020)
  • 1994 – Live at CBGB (2024)
  • 1987 – Hajime (2026)
  • 1993 (2023)
  • 1983 – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival & Rathausplatz Bern (2025)
  • 2026 – American Dream Trash DiscogsDiscogs

How to order:
You can order directly from their website: http://elsurrecords.com/?s=SoSaLa 

About the store:
Run by Harada-san, a longtime friend of SoSaLa and former customer of SoSaLa’s music company, POP BIZ Ltd. in Tokyo. El Sur Records is known for its global music curation and is a hub for rare and international releases.

Tip: If you’re in Tokyo, visiting El Sur Records is a great way to explore SoSaLa’s complete discography in physical form, especially for collectors or fans seeking limited editions.

Great news! EL SUR RECORDS in Tokyo Carries all SoSaLa CDs!!!

Great news! SoSaLa CDs are available in Tokyo. EL SUR Records carries all SoSaLa CDs released in New York since 2011. EXCLUSIV!
The owner of this great store is Harada-san, an old friend of mine and a customer when I ran my music company, POP BIZ Ltd.
You can order the CDs online here: http://elsurrecords.com/?s=SoSaLa.
The address is:
〒112-0014

東京都文京区関口1-2-7 奥村ビル102
エル・スール・レコーズ
電話 03-6416-9967
e-mail / info@elsurrecords.com
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営業時間 15~21時  <火曜・水曜定休>

 
El Sur Records
Okumura Bldg. 102
1-2-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
P.C.112-0014
Phone 03-6416-9967
e-mail / info@elsurrecords.com
Edogawabashi, Tokyo Metro –  Nearest Station
Open around 3 pm-9 pm, Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

“El Sur Records, truly a magical place, an institution I might guess, certainly to those aware of it, and no doubt a treasure trove of musical discovery! Run by the very kind and caring Harada san, (who cut his record store teeth at Wave Records in Roppongi) and somewhat in cahoots with his bud, Fukusawa san, (compiler of music for several of the El Sur Label releases), the shop is dedicated to music from around the world, curating an incredible collection of CDs, records, and books from every corner of the globe. I had nothing short of an absolute blast hanging out with Harada and Fukusawa san for this end-of-the-year Tokyo Record Style Video.” – Brian from Tokyo Record Style.    

Check out Brian’s video report about his El Sur visit in December of 2024: https://youtu.be/XnNuHK45YOg?si=GhA0KdVnKOP_WF6h.