From Loudersound.
Art rockers Japan are to have their 1984 compilation Exorcising Ghosts reissued on half-speed remastered vinyl through UMC on October 7.
The band officially split in 1982, following a tour in support of their final album, the ground-breaking Tin Drum. However, they agreed to undertake a farewell tour, with accompanying live album, Oil On Canvas, towards the end of 1983.
Exorcising Ghosts was released in 1984 and features material from the band’s third album, 1979’s Quiet Life, which saw the shift stylistically away from the glam rock of their first two albums (1978’s Adolescent Sex and 1979’s Obscure Alternatives) towards their more recognised stylish art rock approach.
The new edition has been mastered at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, London. The LPs are housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner bags, a print of the band, an Abbey Road Half Speed Master Certificate, and an Obi strip.
A limited number of the album will be available with an exclusive 30cm x 23cm landscape print of Russell Mills’ sleeve artwork without text.
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- Japan - Tin Drum - EMI 100 - 180gm - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £75.00, $93.00, €89.25 (New Item) (arrived 29-Jan-2025 18:00)on January 30, 2025 at 11:07 pm
JAPAN Tin Drum (Sealed Limited Edition 1997 EMI 100 Series audiphile issue of the 1981 8-track LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl, taken from the original analogue master tape, housed in a deluxe replica picture sleeve. This collector'scopy remains factory sealed from new with an advance 'Not For Sale' sticker on the back for review ahead of release. The vinyl is Mint & unplayed LPCENT41)
- Japan - Adolescent Sex - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.80, €23.80 (Back In Stock) (arrived 16-Jan-2025 18:00)on January 30, 2025 at 11:07 pm
JAPAN Adolescent Sex (1984 UK issue of the 1978 10-track vinyl LP including Wish You Were Black, Suburban Love & Television, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light edgewear and the vinyl has a few light surface scuffs, not affecting playFA4131081)
- Japan - Obscure Alternatives - Canadian - vinyl LP - £30.00, $37.20, €35.70 (New Item) (arrived 09-Jan-2025 18:00)on January 30, 2025 at 11:07 pm
JAPAN Obscure Alternatives (1978 Canadian 8-track vinyl LP, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light edgewear and the vinyl looks barely played SW50047)
- Japan - Adolescent Sex - Italian - vinyl LP - Promo - £150.00, $186.00, €178.50 (Back In Stock) (arrived 10-Jan-2025 18:00)on January 30, 2025 at 11:07 pm
JAPAN Adolescent Sex (Rare 1978 Italian white label promotional 10-track vinyl LP, including Wish You Were Black, Suburban Love & Television. The custom white printed labels have 'Disco Campione Vietata la venida' text. Housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG] has two small sticker marks in the top right corner and shows some edge scuffing and ringwear [most notable of the front cover]. The vinyl has just a few light surface scuffs, but remains in excellent condition. A very respectable copy and the first we have seen D.AI30294)
- Japan - Visions Of China - Mispress - UK - 12" vinyl - £20.00, $24.80, €23.80 (New Item) (arrived 15-Jan-2025 09:59)on January 30, 2025 at 11:07 pm
JAPAN Visions Of China (1981 UK Mispressed 3-track 12" vinyl single - this record has the track 'Swing' pressed twice - once on the A-side and once on the B-side. The labels and picture sleeve are identical to regular release. The sleeve showssome light edgewear and the vinyl looks barely played VS436-12)
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