Kyu Sakamoto – Sukiyaki / Anoko No Namaewa Nantenkana

Year/Genre: 1961 Pop / Kayōkyoku

Matrix #: 4945

Condition: VG

Description: Recorded in Japan in 1961, Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto became the first Japanese-language song to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. Born in Kawasaki, Sakamoto rose to fame as both a singer and actor, and this single remains the most internationally recognized Japanese pop song of the 20th century. Its success marked a breakthrough moment for non-English music in the American charts, giving it lasting cultural significance.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $30–$40
VG+: $22–$30
VG: $15–$22
G: $8–$12