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)
ARABESQUE Radio Arabesque (1983 Japanese-only 11-track promo sample DJ style mix vinyl LP with unique 6 picture labels housed in a promo stickered picture sleeve complete with lyric insert & picture/discography obi-strip. The sleeve dispays minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played VIP-4183)
£28.00 used
KYLIE MINOGUE Kylie (Rare original 1988 Japanese 10-track vinyl LP including hit singles I Should Be So Lucky The Loco-motion and Got To Be Certain picture sleeve with the fold-out English / Japanese lyric insert and the original obi-strip.The packaging displays minimal wear with just a couple of light spots of foxing whilst the vinyl remains in a near mint condition
£139.00 used
JOHN LENNON The John Lennon Collection (1982 Japanese 17-track vinyl LP compilation complete with fold-out lyric insert & giant fold-out poster picture sleeve & matching obi-strip. The sleeve displays minimal wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played EAS-91055) Track Listing: 01. Give Peace A Chance 02
£50.00 used
RAINBOW Straight Between The Eyes (1982 Japanese 9-track digitally recorded LP with eye picture labels & eye picture sleeve complete with a fold-out Japanese/lyric insert with band photo portrait & Heavy Metal Vibration series obi-strip. The packaging shows minimal age wear & the vinyl appears near mint 28MM0152) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
THE TOURISTS Dont Say I Told You So (1981 Japanese white title label promo sample 7 single pressed on translucent vinyl visable when heald to the light also including Strange Sky complete with the unique picture insert printed with lyrics onthe reverse. The insert shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl shows very little signs of play RPS-25)
£56.00 used
THE WHO Lets See Action (Rare 1972 Japanese Polydor wide-centred 7 single also including Behind Blue Eyes - a unique Japanese-only coupling comes in the original flipback picture sleeve with lyrics to both songs on the reverse. Apart fromsome minor ringwear and a little discolouration on the back of the sleeve the sleeve shows only light wear whilst the vinyl is in near as new condition with very little signs of play DP1833)
£73.00 used
VILLAGE PEOPLE Sleazy (Japanese Casablanca 7 vinyl single including Save Me issued with a Japanese titled picture insert with lyrics VIP-2789) Track Listing: 1. Sleazy 2. Save Me
£13.00 used
BLACK SABBATH Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Rare original 1974 Japanese wide-centred Vertigo swirl label 7 single pressed on Translucent Vinyl visable when held to the light also including Changes unique textured picture insert with Japanese text biography and lyrics printed on the reverse. The insert has very light age wear and the vinyl appears barely played SFL-1833) Track Listing: 1
£167.00 used
DEEP PURPLE Black Night (Very rare 1970 Japanese green Warner Bros label issue 7 vinyl single also including Into The Fire unique glossy wraparound picture insert with Japanese text biography printed inside and lyrics to both songs onthe reverse. Despite being over fifty years old the insert displays minimal wear and remains beautifully bright with unfaded colours whilst the vinyl is in superb condition BR-2607) Track Listing: 1
£167.00 used
KING CRIMSON The Court Of The Crimson King (Original 1971 Japanese wide centred 7 vinyl single featuring Part One & Part Two. Amongst one of the rarest Japanese Crimson pressings this very early single is complete with its wraparound picture insert printed with extensive Japanese notes the lyrics in English and incorporating a picture discography & record company advert on the back
£250.00 used