Artist: Japan
Genre: New Wave/Art Rock
British new wave band known for their art rock sophistication and David Sylvian's distinctive vocals. Their evolution from glam rock to synthesizer-based art pop influenced the New Romantic movement. Albums like 'Tin Drum' showcased their experimental approach and Eastern influences. Though their career was relatively brief, their influence on 1980s alternative and electronic music is substantial.
Japan vinyl records
3030 Japan new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
DURUTTI COLUMN Love Fading (Scarce 1984 Japanese only promo sample vinyl 7 also featuring For Noriko with unique wraparound picture/lyric Dedications For Japan insert. The insert has minimal wear and aside from a light hairline the vinyl shows just light signs of play and is in Excellent condition 7JAS-8) Track Listing: 1
£62.00 used
BETTE MIDLER The Rose / The Original Soundtrack Recording (1979 Japanese 12-track sample vinyl LP with custom promotional white labels picture sleeve with a fold-out lyric insert picture/tracklisting insert and original obi-strip. The sleeveshows light wear with a tear to the bottom of the obi and the vinyl is Near Mint P-10795A) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
VARIOUS World Popular Song Festival In Tokyo 76 (1976 Japanese-only 13-track LP featuring a variety of international artists recorded live at Tokyos Budokan Hall in November 76 including an exclusive version of Splinters Love Is Not Enough [To Stay Alive] & Paint The Smile On by Jigsaw. Comes housed in a unique gatefold sleeve with photos & profiles of all the artists printed inside complete with obi-strip
£50.00 used
THE SMITHS The Smiths (Rare original 1984 Japanese Takuma/Rough Trade label 10-track LP with fold-out six-page biography/lyric insert & bonus Red 7 interview flexi-disc recorded at Stockports Strawberry Studios in October 1983. The picture sleeve is strictly graded as Very Good with some minor wear to the edges and the start of a split on the spine and a few scuffs/scratches on the front
£167.00 used
ELVIS COSTELLO High Fidelity (1980 Japanese wide centre 7 vinyl single also including a terrific version of Betty Everetts Getting Mighty Crowded unique picture insert printed with lyrics on the reverse. The insert displays minimal wear or signs of age whilst the vinyl looks barely played; remaining in Near Mint condition P-585X) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used
ELVIS COSTELLO I Cant Stand Up For Falling Down (1980 Japanese F Beat label 2-track 7 vinyl single also including Girls Talk with the unique picture insert with lyrics printed on the reverse. The insert displays minimal wear or signs of age whilst the vinyl looks barely played; remaining Near Mint P-551X) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Rocky III (1982 Japanese United Artists 10-track white label promo sample vinyl soundtrack LP featuring music by Bill Conti plus Survivors classic track Eye Of The Tiger. Silver and black Sylvester Stallone picture sleevewith movie stills on reverse Japanese/English lyric insert & obi-strip
£32.00 used
GEORGIA SATELLITES Open All Night (1988 Japanese limited vinyl issue 11-track LP picture sleeve complete with glossy fold-out Japanese text biography/lyric insert and title obi-strip. this copy is in near as new condition P-8657) Track Listing: 1. Open All Night 2:48 2. Sheila 3:41 3. Whole Lotta Shakin 2:32 4
£34.00 used
GARY WALKER Cutie Morning Moon (1968 Japanese-only tri-centre 7 single also including Hello Gary - co-written and produced by Scott Walker who also [it is rumoured] played bass and recorded with the Carnabeats [one of the leading bands from the local GS scene]; comes with the unique wraparound picture insert with Japanese text biography and lyrics printed inside
£39.00 used
CHUCK BERRY Tokyo Session (1981 Japanese 10-track LP recorded live in Tokyo on the 27th & 29th April 81 housed in a picture sleeve featuring a close-up of Chucks trademark duckwalk on the back complete with Japanese/lyric insert & obi-strip. The cover shows minimal wear to edges whilst the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play WTP-90072) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used










