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)
RUNAWAYS Live In Japan (1977 Japanese 12-track vinyl LP from the all-girl teenage rockers recorded live at the Tokyo Koseinenkin Kaikan and the Shibuya Kokaido between 5th and 12th June 77. The pasted gatefold picture sleeve has some evidence of foxing and comes complete with five individual 12 colour portrait sheets with biographies on the reverse a 4-page lyric insert including personal messages from the girls to their Japanese fans printed on the back plus a discography obi- Track Listing: strip
£73.00 used
JUSTIN HAYWARD & JOHN LODGE Blue Jays (Original 1975 Japanese 10-track LP gatefold picture sleeve plus fold-out lyric insert Japanese insert and Rock discography obi-strip. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played GP147) Track Listing: 1. This Morning 2. Remember Me My Friend 3
£34.00 used
ABBA Very Best Of Abba (1981 Japanese-only 24-track double vinyl compilation LP including classic hits such as The Winner Takes It All Dancing Queen Lay All Your Love On Me Take A Chance On Me I Have A Dream and more. The gatefold picturesleeve has just a little faint foxing but comes complete with the lyric inners fold-out Japanese / lyric insert & obi-strip
£62.00 used
PROCOL HARUM Something Magic (Rare Japanese white label promo sample 6-track vinyl LP issue of their 1977 album issued in the gatefold picture sleeve complete with Japanese lyric / family tree insert plus wide picture obi-strip CHY-1130) Track Listing: 1. Something Magic 2. Skating On Thin Ice 3. Wizard Man 4
£84.00 used
SANTANA Shango (1982 11-track Japanese LP picture sleeve plus Japanese info/English lyrics insert. Housed in a single pocket picture slevee. The slevee shows minimal wear and the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition 25AP2382)
£17.00 used
ABBA Hasta Manana (Rare 1974 Japanese large centred 7 vinyl single on the blue & silver Philips label manufactured by Nippon Phonogram also including Honey Honey with the unique textured picture insert with Japanese biography text and lyrics for the title track on the reverse. The insert displays minimal wear or age and the vinyl has minimal signs of play with just a couple of light paper scuffs an outstanding example of this hard to find pressing SFL-1867)
£167.00 used
BJORN & BENNY Love Has Its Way (Mega rare original 1972 Japanese only wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Rock N Roll Band. This was the last single by Björn and Benny in Japan without Agnetha & Anni-frid and were only released on this single and only in Japan eventually released on Compact Disc in 2006 and bonus songs on their Lycka album; complete with the unique picture insert printed with Japanese biography text and lyrics to both songs on the reverse
£139.00 used
NOLANS All About The Nolans (Rare 1981 Japanese Epic label 24-track 2-LP vinyl box set including illustrated 6-page fold-out Japanese text biography/lyric insert and Japanese text insert - all housed in a deluxe 12 picture box compete with obi-strip. The box on this copy has some foxing but otherwise only minor signs of wear while all contents are near as new with the discs remaining barely played #35
£34.00 used
ELTON JOHN The Fox (1981 Japanese 12-track sample vinyl LP with custom promotional white labels promo-stickered picture sleeve with lyric insert. The sleeve shows ringwear and noticeable foxing whilst the vinyl is Near Mint 25PP-21)
£67.00 used
PAT BENATAR Invincible (Extended Version Japanese 4-track 12 including Instrumental Version plus live versions of promise In The Dark and Heartbreaker picture sleeve plus lyric insert and obi-strip. The sleeve shows light wear with the obi being repaired at some point with the vinyl appears excellent S14-124)
£23.00 used










