JAPAN Photo Story (1983 Japanese only 100-page photo book measuring approximately 12" x 9", includes tour photos, individual profiles, extensive chronological bio pages, merchandise adverts and an array of black and white performance and press release photographs - A fantastic glossy picture cover photo book with a nice magazine feel to it - highlights include the individual biographies and a superb unique article on the 'Art Of Parties' era memorabilia, must be seen to be believed!!) more...
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JAPAN Japan Fanzine (Rare October 1978 UK 8-page glossy fanzine by Chris Carr featuring an interview with the band which took place in a hospital ward, while Steve Janson with recovering from an operation. They outline the recording of the album'Obscure Alternatives' and give a run down on the ideas behind each track. With great black & white photographs throughout and colour picture cover. This item has just a little light storage wear and discolouration, but remains in excellent condition 35 years on!) more...
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JAPAN Quiet Life (1979 Japanese wide centred 7" single, pressed on Translucent Tan Brown Vinyl, visible when held to a light source. The version of Quiet Life found here is a unique 4:14 edit, & omits the guitar solo whilst retaining the full ending of the song. Also features Halloween, housed in a record company sleeve with a unique picture insert containing song lyrics & a bonus promotional sticker featuring a colour shot of the band & Japanese t more...
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JAPAN Electronic Sound (2019 UK Issue 57 of the 100-page electronic music magazine featuring a 10-page article on their journey from 1978's 'Obscure Alternatives' to 1979's 'Quiet Life'. Features brand new interviews with all four surviving members, who reveal how and why they made the shift from guitar band to embrace the unstoppable synth revolution. With great black & white photographs throughout and David Sylvian front cover shot) more...
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JAPAN Sons Of Pioneers (Official 1982 Japanese 36-page tour programme, measuring 12" square and packed with superb photographs, and some beautiful collages, adverts and Japanese & English text. A stunning pictorial representation of the band innear mint condition, and includes a rare 'Special Concert' picture ticket stub for the show for the 8th December show at the Budokan inb Tokyo) more...
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JAPAN Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980 UK 8-track vinyl LP, housed in the glossy picture sleeve which lists 'Some Kind Of Fool' instead of 'Burning Bridges' and has a custom 'ERRATUM' sticker on the back, also with rare merch insert There is a little shelfwear to the sleeve and the vinyl appears in barely played condition - A fabulous copy of this Japan / Sylvian rarity! V2180) more...
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JAPAN Gentlemen Take Polaroids (2016 Japanese manufactured 11-track remastered Audiophile SA-CD issue of their classic 1980 fourth studio album including the singles Nightporter plus three bonus recordings: The Experience Of Swimming, The Width Of A Room and Taking Islands In Africa [Steve Nye Remix]. The disc comes issued in a hype-stickered super-jewel case with the gold number-embossed back insert and the fold-out picture inlay) more...
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JAPAN Exorcising Ghosts (2022 UK/EU limited edition 16-track double album 2-LP, Half Speed Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. Originally released in 1984 this compilation features recordings from 1979 to 1981, including the 1981 remix of Taking Islands In Africa and the extended version of The Art Of Parties. Gatefold picture sleeve with printed inners and series spine obi, plus a band portrait print & Abbey Road certificate. Factory sealed & recommended) more...
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JAPAN Obscure Alternatives (1980s German issue of the 1978 8-track LP, glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl is Excellent with little sign of play) more...
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JAPAN Tin Drum (2018 UK 8-track remastered LP pressed on audiophile quality 180gram vinyl, originally released in 1981, including The Art Of Parties, Ghosts & Visions Of China. Picture sleeve and vinyl remain in 'As New' condition) more...
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JAPAN Steve Jansen Cymbal (Rare circa 1982 cymbal used by Steve Jansen during the recording of the Japan album, Tin Drum, and during the World Tour in 1982. This fantastic item shows some signs of use, including a 3" long crack where it was used extensively during the tour. Measuring 15.5" in size, the cymbal has been stamped 'Made In Wuhan China' with a separate 'Skylark Brand' stamp. This was sold by Steve to author Chris Young (writer of various Japan & related books) in October2 more...
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JAPAN Sons Of Pioneers (Rare 1982 UK 'Access All Area' green and white laminated tour pass issued to crew only, complete with clip) more...
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JAPAN Adolescent Sex (2012 Dutch limited edition audiophile issue of the 1978 10-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl, featuring Adolescent Sex, The Unconventional and their version of the Broadway classic Don't Rain On My Parade plus a Bonus 7" pressed on Red Vinyl including a re-recorded version of Adolescent Sex and State Line. Housed together in a picture sleeve with a double-sided lyric insert and a custom-stickered resealable bag. Both more...
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JAPAN Ghosts (2013 UK limited edition 7" Picture Disc single issued as part of the 'Virgin 40' series, also including The Art Of Parties [Version]. The disc appears barely played housed in the title-stickered clear PVC sleeve) more...
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JAPAN Classic Albums (2011 UK 2-CD album set [released as part of the 'Classic Albums' series] comprising the albums 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' and 'Oil On Canvas', presented in a picture slipcase) more...
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JAPAN Tin Drum (1987 Japanese 8-track CD album, includes Ghosts, The Art Of Parties & Visions Of China. Picture sleeve, fold-out Japanese insert + obi-strip 32VD-1016) more...
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JAPAN Oil On Canvas (Rare 1991 Japanese 16-track promo sample 2-CD album set, issued to reviewers and radio stations ahead of release. Custom printed inner rim of disc, 20-page booklet picture sleeve + 'Big Artist Collection' obi-strip VJCP-36015) more...
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JAPAN The Art Of Parties (1981 Japanese 7" vinyl single, also including My New Career, unique picture insert with lyrics on the reverse. The insert shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with only a few light surface scuffs VIPX-1580) more...
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JAPAN Tin Drum (1999 Japanese 'Rock The 100' issue 8-track CD featuring Ghosts, The Art Of Parties & Visions Of China, picture sleeve with lyric insert + obi-strip TOCP-53039) more...
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JAPAN Tin Drum (1984 Japanese 8-track CD featuring Ghosts, The Art Of Parties & Visions Of China, picture sleeve with lyric booklet + yellow obi-strip VDP-57) more...
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JAPAN Quiet Life (1984 UK 'Fame' series issue of the 1979 8-track LP, including In-Vogue & a cover of All Tomorrow's Parties, picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent despite the odd crease & the vinyl appears barely played FA3037) more...
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JAPAN Tin Drum (2003 UK 12-track advance promotional 2 x CD-R set, for the remastered edition of the album, expanded with a 4-track 'Bonus Disc'. Custom printed discs and title/tracklisting inlays) more...
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JAPAN Oil On Canvas (2003 UK 15-track promotional 2 x CD-R set for the remastered album. Custom printed discs and title/tracklisting inlays) more...
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JAPAN Visions Of China (Scarce 1981 US 2-track promotional vinyl 12" single which includes Canton. Housed inside a generic die-cut sleeve) more...
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JAPAN In Vogue (1996 UK 15-track compilation CD album includes 12" versions of All Tomorrow's Parties, European Son and Life In Tokyo. Features 72 minutes of playing time!. Housed in picture sleeve) more...
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JAPAN Visions Of China (1981 UK 2-track 12" single, also featuring the b-side 'Swing', the second release from the acclaimed album Tin Drum. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played VS436-12) more...
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JAPAN The Singles (1993 Japanese 34-track 2-CD album set including remixes, housed in sealed double CD case with picture sleeve and lyric booklet + wide obi-strip) more...
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JAPAN Visions Of China (1983 UK 7" b/w Canton, picture sleeve VS581) more...
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JAPAN Ghosts (Rare 1980's UK Austrian-pressed 3-track 3" CD single including Visions Of China & The Art Of Parties, 3" card picture sleeve CDT11) more...
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JAPAN Canton (1983 UK limited edition 2-track 12" single, also includes a live version of Visions Of China. The picture sleeve shows the odd minor crease from ring wear & the vinyl appears to be in excellent condition VS581-12) more...
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