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)
PAT BENATAR Heartbreaker (1979 Japanese promotional-only Special DJ Copy vinyl 12 with custom black on white labels also featuring We Live For Love housed in a unique custom picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with age & the vinylis Near Mint PRP-8134)
£167.00 used
JAMES TAYLOR Youve Got A Friend (1971 Japanese 7 vinyl single on the green Warner label also including You Can Close Your Eyes housed in a record company sleeve and comes complete with fold-out picture insert with lyrics on the inside. Theinsert displays minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played P-1060W)
£28.00 used
THE WHO When I Was A Boy (Very rare original 1972 Japanese promo sample vinyl 7 for the single release with custom blue on white Polydor labels also including My Wife [an Entwistle double bill.] housed in a unique silk laminate picture sleeve with lyrics and Japanese text advertisement for Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy printed on the reverse
£205.00 used
DUANE ALLMAN An Anthology (Original 1975 Japanese 19-track double vinyl LP featuring Hey Jude Goin Down Slow Rollin Stone and a B.B. King medley. Heavyweight gatefold picture sleeve with superb textured 16-page booklet 6-page lyric insert and wide obi-strip. The sleeve shows some light corner and age wear and the obi has a small tear
£84.00 used
IRENE CARA What A Feelin (1983 Japanese 10-track LP including Why Me Keep On & Flashdance in superb picture sleeve with japanese text insert. The sleeve shows some minor edgewear and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition)
£17.00 used
QUEEN Live Magic (1986 Japanese 15-track vinyl LP manufactured by Toshiba-EMI recorded at various shows during their Live Magic Tour gatefold picture sleeve complete with glossy fold-out insert with Japanese text biography on stage photos lyrics & tour credits and original matching picture obi-strip
£84.00 used
TONY BANKS Soundtracks (1986 Japanese 6-track LP featuring Fish and Toyah picture sleeve plus Japanese insert and blue/orange obi-strip 25VB-1095)
£25.00 used
EDDIE MONEY Rock N Roller Of The 80s (Rare 1979 Japanese CBS Sony promotional-only 10-track vinyl LP including live versions of Maureen Gimme Some Water & Rock And Roll The Place. The unique custom pasted picture sleeve has Japanese biographytext printed on the reverse and shows just a few light scuffs with minimal general shelfwear while the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play XDAP4) Track Listing: A1
£56.00 used
PAT BENATAR Fire And Ice (1981 Japanese Chrysalis issue wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Hard To Believe issued in a Toshiba EMI company die-cut paper sleeve complete with the double-sided picture / lyric insert WWS-17165) Track Listing: 1. Fire And Ice 2. Hard To Believe
£23.00 used
PAT BENATAR Promises In The Dark (1981 Japanese Chrysalis label wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Evil Genius issued in a Toshiba company die-cut paper sleeve with a double-sided picture / lyric insert. The insert shows a little wear and the vinyl is Near Mint WWS-17184) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used