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Welcome to MiniLPs.Net
Inside stand up from Jethro Tull's Stand Up album

Welcome to the definitive English language resource for all things related to Mini LP Replicas.

The crème de la crème of mini paper sleeve LP replicas, and by far the largest selection in this site are: Japanese Mini LPs.

In the last three years, our small team of dedicated enthusiast volunteers have uploaded near complete scans of more than 3,000 cardboard sleeve releases including over 400 official Japanese boxes and box sets.

We have identified at least 12,000 Japanese Mini LP releases which we've recorded in our database and plan to build on this as new and old releases come to light.

Be sure to read our section on watching out for fakes. If you want to avoid fakes you can do no better than buy from one our known and trusted eBay sellers using our custom search.

Page down to see the latest news on releases and reprints on mini LPs and promo boxes.
 
What is a mini LP?

A mini LP is a CD version of something that was originally released as a 12" (12 inch) vinyl LP.

They are also known as LP replicas as they tend to exactly replicate the original packaging of the first vinyl release.

In many cases the packaging is superior to, or at least more elaborate than the majority of vinyl releases. The reason being that many follow-up vinyl releases were inferior to the first vinyl release (or at least lacked some of the extras found in the first release - such as postcards, posters, lyric sheets etc).

They are often refered to as "cardboard sleeves" and "paper sleeves" being made exlusively from paper or cardboard (other than the CD of course).  Other names and abbreviations include: "jpn lp sleeve cd" and "kami-jacket". (The last of these I guess is an indication that they are held in high esteem by many who collect them.)

LPs (short for Long Play) are still made today.  They are made from vinyl (acetate, whatever) and are placed flat on a device known as a turntable.  This rotates the disc at about 33 and 1/3 revolutions per minute.  A needle (or stylus) is placed on the "vinyl" and the vibrations detected by this are translated into an electronic "pulse" which in turn is converted and amplified into sound waves.

 
What is an obi strip?

Obi has a couple of meanings.

On this site it IS NOT an article of Japanese clothing (a sash or belt for securing and decorating a kimono).

On this site it is the small piece of paper included with a CD or LP usually wrapped around the left hand spine of the item. (See also promo obi.)

An obi strip is, for all intents and purposes, a disposable item.  It provides information to the seller and to the buyer (mostly in Japanese) about the item being sold. Once the item has been sold to the consumer it is basically useless (it has served its purpose).

Although not strictly ephemera (dispoable paper items such as postage stamps and cigarette and bubble gum cards), obis are collectable items in their own right.

To non-Japanese reading buyers, the dates on the obi provide an indication of when the item was made or became available.
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News...

ArtistRelease IDFormatTitleRelease DateNews...

(Most of the following is based on info found online in the Papersleeve sections of CDJapan and HMV).

Young, Paul

EICP-1227

CD

The Secret Of Association

2009-08-05

Release date changed to 2009-08-05

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/22)

Tangerine Dream

IECP-10175

HQCD

Kyoto

2009-06-24

Release date changed to 2009-06-24

2009-05-29 : Release date changed to 2009-08-19

2009-05-09 : Release date changed to 2009-06-24

2009-04-03 : New release (due on 2009/05/20)

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94235

SHM-CD

The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94236

SHM-CD

Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94237

SHM-CD

The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94238

SHM-CD

Lisztomania

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94239

SHM-CD

No Earthly Connection

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94240

SHM-CD

White Rock

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94241

SHM-CD

Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Flying Burrito Brothers

UICY-94243

SHM-CD

The Gilded Palace Of Sin +1

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Flying Burrito Brothers featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2009 DSD remastering. Part of five-album Flying Burrito Brothers SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Gilded Palace Of Sin," "Burrito Deluxe," "Flying Burrito Brothers," "The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos," and "Sleepless Nights."

Flying Burrito Brothers

UICY-94244

SHM-CD

Burrito Deluxe +2

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Flying Burrito Brothers featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2009 DSD remastering. Part of five-album Flying Burrito Brothers SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Gilded Palace Of Sin," "Burrito Deluxe," "Flying Burrito Brothers," "The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos," and "Sleepless Nights."

Flying Burrito Brothers

UICY-94245

SHM-CD

Flying Burrito Brothers +8

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Flying Burrito Brothers featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2009 DSD remastering. Part of five-album Flying Burrito Brothers SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Gilded Palace Of Sin," "Burrito Deluxe," "Flying Burrito Brothers," "The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos," and "Sleepless Nights."

Flying Burrito Brothers

UICY-94246

SHM-CD

The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos +4

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Flying Burrito Brothers featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2009 DSD remastering. Part of five-album Flying Burrito Brothers SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Gilded Palace Of Sin," "Burrito Deluxe," "Flying Burrito Brothers," "The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos," and "Sleepless Nights."

Flying Burrito Brothers

UICY-94247

SHM-CD

Sleepless Nights +6

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Flying Burrito Brothers featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2009 DSD remastering. Part of five-album Flying Burrito Brothers SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Gilded Palace Of Sin," "Burrito Deluxe," "Flying Burrito Brothers," "The Last Of The Red Hot Burritos," and "Sleepless Nights."

Wakeman, Rick

UICY-94248

SHM-CD (2)

Rhapsodies

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Rick Wakeman featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of eight-album Rick Wakeman SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "The Six Wives Of Henry 8," "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth," "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table," "Lisztomania," "No Earthly Connection," "White Rock," "Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record," and "Rhapsodies."

Beatles (The)

W6994512

CD (13)

The Beatles in Mono

2009-09-09

New release (due on 2009/9/9)

Yes

WPCR-13512

SHM-CD

Yes

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13513

SHM-CD

Time And A Word

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13514

SHM-CD

The Yes Album

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13515

SHM-CD

Fragile

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13516

SHM-CD

Close To The Edge

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13517

SHM-CD (2)

Yessongs

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13519

SHM-CD (2)

Tales From Topographic Oceans

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Yes

WPCR-13521

SHM-CD

Relayer

2009-07-22

Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13530

SHM-CD

For You

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13531

SHM-CD

Prince

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13532

SHM-CD

Dirty Mind

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13533

SHM-CD

Controversy

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13534

SHM-CD

1999

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince & The Revolution

WPCR-13535

SHM-CD

Purple Rain

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince & The Revolution

WPCR-13536

SHM-CD

Around The World In A Day

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince & The Revolution

WPCR-13537

SHM-CD

Parade

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13538

SHM-CD (2)

Sign O' The Times

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Prince

WPCR-13540

SHM-CD

Lovesexy

2009-07-15

Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

Ratt

WPCR-13569

SHM-CD

Reach For The Sky

2009-08-05

New release (due on 2009-8-5)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Ratt featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and the 24-bit digital remastering. Part of five-album Ratt SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Out Of The Cellar," "Invation Of Your Privacy," "Dancing Undercover," "Reach For The Sky," and "Detonator."

Poppy, Andrew

XECZ-9027

CD (3)

Andrew Poppy On Znag Tuum Tumb (ZTT)

2009-01-21

Reprint due on 2009-06-24

2008-12-01 : New release (due on 2009/01/21)

Kenney, Beverly

XQAM-1035

HQCD

What Is There to Say? +1

2009-08-19

New release (due on 2009/8/19)

Album release from Beverly Kenney includes unreleased rare audio. Includes deluxe booklet. Features HQCD format and cardboard sleeve ().

Sloane, Carol

XQAM-1036

HQCD

Little Girl Blue+1

2009-08-19

New release (due on 2009/8/19)

Album release from Carol Sloane includes unreleased rare audio. Includes deluxe booklet. Features HQCD format and cardboard sleeve ().

Harp, Dick & Kiz

XQAM-1037

HQCD

Again! +2

2009-08-19

New release (due on 2009/8/19)

Album release from Dick & Kiz Harp featuring HQCD format and cardboard sleeve ().

Atwood, Eden

XQAM-1512

HQCD

Turn Me Loose

2009-08-19

New release (due on 2009/8/19)

Advanced Japanese release from Eden Atwood featuring HQCD format and cardboard sleeve ().

Chage and Aska

YCCR-10003

SHM-CD

Kazemai

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve () reissue from CHAGE and ASKA featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of six-album CHAGE and ASKA SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Kazemai," "Neppuu," "Live in Denen Colosseum - The Natsu Matsuri 81' -," "Tasogare no Kishi," "Atsui Omoi," and "CHAGE&ASKA IV - The 21st century."

Chage and Aska

YCCR-10006

SHM-CD

Tasogare no kisi

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve () reissue from CHAGE and ASKA featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of six-album CHAGE and ASKA SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Kazemai," "Neppuu," "Live in Denen Colosseum - The Natsu Matsuri 81' -," "Tasogare no Kishi," "Atsui Omoi," and "CHAGE&ASKA IV - The 21st century."

Chage and Aska

YCCR-10007

SHM-CD

Atsui Omoi

2009-08-26

New release (due on 2009-8-26)

Cardboard sleeve () reissue from CHAGE and ASKA featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Part of six-album CHAGE and ASKA SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Kazemai," "Neppuu," "Live in Denen Colosseum - The Natsu Matsuri 81' -," "Tasogare no Kishi," "Atsui Omoi," and "CHAGE&ASKA IV - The 21st century."
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