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
QUINCY JONES Roots (1977 Japanese promotional sample 17-track vinyl LP with custom black on white labels featuring music from and inspired by the David L. Wolfer production of Roots guest starring vocalist Letta Mbulu. Picture sleeve completewith Japanese inserts album credits inner poster and picture obi
£37.00 used
PHIL WOODS Musique Du Bois (Late 70s Japanese promotional sample issue of the 1974 6-track vinyl LP. with custom black on white labels. Also stars Jaki Byard on piano Richard Davis bass & Alan Dawson drums picture sleeve with Japanese insertand obi-strip. The sleeve shows foxing and the vinyl is Near Mint IXJ-80135) Track Listing: A1 Samba Du Bois 6:58 A2 Willow Weep For Me 10:07 A3 Nefertiti 8:23 B1 The Last Page 9:06 B2 The Summer Knows 7:15 B3 Airegin 5:57
£39.00 used
ROSS TOMPKINS Lost In The Stars (1977 Japanese promotional sample 8-track vinyl LP with custom black on white labels also starring Ray Brown on Bass and Jake Hanna on Drums. Picture sleeve complete with Japanese insert and double obi-strip ICJ-70169) Track Listing: Lost In The Stars Wait Till You See Her Ive Got A Crush On You Indian Summer What Am I Here For Lush Life Liza The Boy Next Door
£20.00 used
KEITH MACDONALD TRIO Waiting (1986 Japanese promotional sample 9-track vinyl LP also starring Michael Moore on Bass and Akira Tana on Drums. Picture sleeve Japanese insert + obi-strip VIJ-28084) Track Listing: Ill Take Romance Waiting All Of Me Stars Fell On Alabama Well You Neednt We Will Meet Again Im Gonna Go Fishin Ruby My Dear Come Saturday Morning
£14.00 used
SPLINTER Lonely Man (Rare original 1975 Japanese-only wide centred 7 vinyl single on the Dark Horse label and co-produced by George Harrison including both the English and Japanese Versions. Complete with a unique gatefold picture insert printed with the score of the song inside and Japanese lyrics plus the additional sepia coloured advertising insert both of which minimal wear or signs of age and the vinyl looks barely played
£328.00 used
SCOTT ENGEL Anything Will Do (1967 Japanese 7 vinyl single manufactured by Toshiba Musical Industries also including Forever More fold-out picture insert with Japanese biography text and English lyrics inside both sleeve & labels have no mention of Scott Walker. The insert has minimal wear and the vinyl has just a few light scuffs to indicate play LR-1832)
£28.00 used
JOHN WALKER (Original Japanese Philips tri-centre 2-track stereo 7 vinyl single also includes Kentucky Woman company die-cut paper inner with unique picture insert with lyrics on reverse SFL-1120)
£17.00 used
JOHN WALKER Woman (1970 Japanese tri-centre mono 7 vinyl single also including A Dream unique picture insert with lyrics on reverse. The insert has only some minor foxing through storage whilst the vinyl minimal sign of play - an superbplaycopy SFL-1195(M))
£23.00 used
JOHN WALKER If I Promise (1967 Japanese tri-centre stereo 7 vinyl single also includes I See Love In You unique picture insert with lyrics and biography on reverse SFL-1141)
£17.00 used
THE BEATLES Act Naturally (1965 Japanese first issue 7 vinyl single on the black & silver Odeon label with MFD. BY TOSHIBA MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. IN JAPAN perimiter text also including Yesterday unique wraparound picture insert with theG ¥370 price point on the front and lyrics inside. The insert displays some minor wear and the vinyl has some light surface scuffs overall an excellent example of a hard to find find pressing OR-1437)
£45.00 used