Various Artists - Welcome to Japanese Rock: Admiring Linda (2026)

All Days Records has curated a musical compilation dedicated to the roots of 1980s Japanese rock. The project was inspired by Hiroto Komoto’s uncompromising approach to music selection. The collection focuses on tracks associated with iconic bands of the era, including The Roosters, The Blue Hearts, RC Succession, The Mods, and The Rockers. The selection features rare recordings and compositions that served as inspiration for the names and styles of key Japanese rock acts, tracing the historical progression leading to the creation of the cult hit "Linda Linda."

Tracklist:
1-1 The Champs - Tequila [2:16]
1-2 Eddie Cochran - C'mon Everybody [1:58]
1-3 Geoff Goddard - Sky Men [3:00]
1-4 Sam Cooke - Chain Gang [2:37]
1-5 Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy [2:24]
1-6 The Young Rascals - In The Midnight Hour [4:01]
1-7 The Beach Boys - Summertime Blues [2:11]
1-8 The Yardbirds - Stroll On (The Train Kept A-Rollin') [2:47]
1-9 The Who - I Need You [2:22]
1-10 The Shadows - Apache [2:57]
1-11 The Outsiders - Keep On Running [2:25]
1-12 Nat King Cole - Ain't She Sweet [2:49]
1-13 Ray Charles - Hallelujah I Love Her So [2:37]
1-14 Joe Jones - California Sun [2:22]
1-15 Los Bravos - Black Is Black [2:58]
1-16 The Kinks - Till The End Of The Day [2:22]
1-17 Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar [2:22]
1-18 Otis Rush - Homework [2:39]
1-19 Vince Taylor & The Playboys - Brand New Cadillac [2:38]
1-20 The Who - My Generation [3:20]
1-21 Jerry Butler & The Impressions - For Your Precious Love [2:46]
1-22 The Spaniels - Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go [2:43]
1-23 Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him [2:30]
1-24 The Mothers Of Invention - Who Are The Brain Police [3:25]
1-25 Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - Shakin' With Linda [3:14]