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)
STEVE HACKETT Cured (1981 Japanese 8-track promo sample vinyl LP with custom black on white Charisma labels his fifth solo album housed in a promo stickered picture sleeve complete with biography/lyric insert and Polystar obi-strip. The packaging displays just light age wear whilst the vinyl has minimal signs of play 25S-38) Track Listing: 1
£56.00 used
KISS Love Gun (1977 Japanese 10-track Casablanca LP gatefold picture sleeve with press-out Bang. gun and lyric insert. The bang. gun has been made and neatly tucked inside the sleeve. The lyric insert remains crisp and the sleeve shows just thelightest of edgewear and the vinyl remains In Near mint condition VIP-6435)
£84.00 used
PAT BENATAR Fire And Ice (1980 Japanese white label promo sample wid centered 7 single featuring Hard To Believe picture insert with lyrics on reverse WWS-17165)
£23.00 used
MALCOLM MCLAREN Carmen (1984 Japanese promo sample 7 vinyl single also including the Instrumental Remix promo stickered picture sleeve with lyrics on the reverse & Japanese lyric insert. The sleeve shows just a little light wear whilst the vinyl shows little signs of play 07VA-1011)
£17.00 used
STEELY DAN Pretzel Logic (Rare original 1974 Japanese 11-track LP on the pink Probe label manufactured by Toshiba-EMI opening with the one-two-three knockout punch of Rikki Dont Lose That Number Night By Night & Any Major Dude Will Tell You gatefold pasted picture sleeve complete with 12-page lyric booklet & original obi-strip
£106.00 used
ELVIS PRESLEY Hound Dog (Rare 1962 Japanese 7 single on the black & silver Victor label with intact tri-centre also including Dont Be Cruel complete with the picture insert printed with the lyrics to both songs on the reverse along with the ¥330 price point. The insert displays only light wear or signs of age whilst the vinyl is Excellent with only a few light signs of play
£139.00 used
BEACH BOYS Friends (Rare 1968 Japanese promotional vinyl 7 for the single release wide-centred white Capitol labels with promo text titles showing release date includes Little Bird Toshiba company die-cut sleeve with gatefold picture insertwith lyrics. The insert shows a little foxing whilst the vinyl is a high Excellent with just a couple of the faintest scuffs
£328.00 used
THE BEATLES Abbey Road (Super rare 1978 Japanese half-speed mastered audiophile issue of the 1969 16-track stereo LP manufactured by Toshiba-EMI in the Pro-Use series - arguably the best sounding pressing of Abbey Road on record. Housed in a deluxe version of the iconic picture sleeve complete with fold-out Japanese/lyric insert & series obi-strip
£500.00 used
ROLLING STONES Got Live If You Want It (Rare 1982 Japanese London label issue of the 1966 12-track LP pressed on Orange Translucent Vinyl featuring a collection of live recordings from performances in London Newcastle & Bristol. Housed in a glossy picture sleeve with fold-out Japanese / lyric insert and wide Union flag obi-strip
£95.00 used
THE WHO A Quick One (Rare 1980 Japanese issue of the 1966 10-track stereo LP housed in a replica picture sleeve complete with Japanese/lyric insert & wide picture obi-strip. The sleeve shows just a little mild shelf wear & the vinyl is near mint MPX4018) Track Listing: 1. Run Run Run 2. Boris The Spider 3
£62.00 used