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)
SPANDAU BALLET How Many Lies. (1987 Japanese wide centred promotional sample vinyl 7 for the single issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the actual release date also includes a live version of Communication housed in a Epic company die-cut paper sleeve with a double-sided picture / lyric insert 07
£14.00 used
NIK KERSHAW When A Heart Beats (Scarce 1986 Japanese wide centred promo sample vinyl 7 for the single release also including Wild Horses. Issued in the Warner group die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl looks barely played and comes with picture insert which has a little foxing evident and has the lyrics printed on the reverse) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
PAT BENATAR Looking For A Stranger (1983 Japanese wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Ill Do It issued in a green Chrysalis company die-cut paper sleeve complete with the double-sided picture / lyric insert WWS-17384) Track Listing: 1. Looking For A Stranger 3:24 2. Ill Do It 4:08
£17.00 used
BRYAN FERRY Windswept (1985 Japanese 2-track promo sample 7 vinyl single also includes Crazy Love fold-out picture insert with lyrics and Japanese text biography - this copy is radio library catalogued 7DM0154) Track Listing: 1. Windswept 2. Crazy Love
£15.00 used
DON HENLEY Johnny Cant Read (1982 Japanese 7 b/w Long Way Home picture insert with lyrics on reverse P-1677)
£13.00 used
CLIFF RICHARD Wonderful World (1968 Japanese 7 single pressed on Everclean Wine Red Vinyl also including Little Rag Doll with the unique wrap-around picture insert printed with lyrics on the inside & back. The insert displays just a little wear & signs of age whilst the vinyl looks barely played OR-2110)
£45.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Wouldnt It Be Good (1984 Japanese wide centre 7 vinyl single also including Dancing Girls with a unique picture insert printed with lyrics on the reverse. The insert has little age wear with just light signs of handling and the vinyl has minimal signs of play P-1902)
£28.00 used
ELVIS COSTELLO New Amsterdam (Original 1980 Japanese F Beat label 4-track 7 vinyl EP also including Dr. Luthers Assistant Ghost Train and Just A Memory. Comes with a superb wrap-around picture insert with Japanese text biography lyrics toall songs and discography. The insert displays only light general age wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played; remaining in Near Mint condition P-615X) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
Q-TIPS featuring PAUL YOUNG Live At Last (1982 Japanese promotional sample vinyl LP with bonus 7 single of Love Hurts and Youre Gonna Love Me. Housed in a sample stickered picture sleeve plus fold-out lyric inner & discography obi-strip 32.3P-654~5) Track Listing: 1. You Are The Life Inside Of me 2
£30.00 used
OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN If Not For You (One of Olivias rarest pressings - this fantastic and original 1971 Japanese debut release Polydor 7 vinyl single is a promotional sample copy with custom blue on white labels also including The Biggest Clown which is not available on any Olivia album. Complete with the original and unique picture sleeve printed with the lyrics on the reverse
£278.00 used