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Where can I buy new release mini LPs? E-mail

There are a number of places where you can buy mini LPs when they are first released.  Some argue that you're best to buy online from a Japanese website. One of the reasons for doing this is because new releases often sell out quickly, sometimes before the actual release date!

Online from Japan

The major additional costs you may incur buying online from Japan are:

  1. Shipping.  Some shops ship via courier which can be prohibitively expensive (although arguably safer). Shop around and include the cost in your calculations;
  2. Import Taxes and Duties.  Depending on your local customs, you may get hit for this every now and then.  It can add a significant additional cost especially if your local authority hit you with a fine or an administration fee.

The two major online sellers are:

  1. CDJapan (current month's new Paper Sleeve releases); and
  2. HMV (Japan) (recent and soon to be released).

They don't always get all releases (I don't know why - I guess it has to do with relationships between the manufacturer and retailer) so check both.

Local Businesses

Supporting local businesses is always a good idea - the more we support them the more likely they are to get interesting items in stock. It's always nice to look at the item before you buy it.

Australia Redeye Based in Sydney but they sell online to anywhere in the world. Let them know we told you about them.
US CDUniverse Here is a link to their Japanese Mini LP releases. Once there you will have to trawl through lists - hopeless search capabilities if you're looking just for minis.
US Amazon.com Amazon don't have a huge stock and it's really hard, confusing and annoying to find the mini LPs. Also there are lots of fakes and cheap Russian copies (from market sellers). Try this link for a search of mostly mini lp sleeves.

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Front cover (main) image of TOCP-65883 : Jethro Tull : Thick As A Brick +2
Thick As A Brick +2 (Jethro Tull)
TOCP-65883 : 2001-10-31
The undisputed classic Jethro Tull album. The first full length concept album from Ian Anderson and, according the official web site, "a rock first: one continuous song on both sides"
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Front cover (main) image of SF-303 : Flower Travellin' Band : Make Up
Make Up (Flower Travellin' Band)
SF-303 : 2004-12-20
Highly unusual packaging - a fake leather attache breifcase / portfolio.
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Front cover (main) image of ARC-7003 : Semiramis : Dedicato a Frazz
Dedicato a Frazz (Semiramis)
ARC-7003 : 2002-03-27

Rare Italian Progressive rock album from the Trident label.

Images for this release show two different types of obis for original (sticker) and reprints (paper) of this release.

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Front cover (main) image of POCP-9194 to POCP-9208 & 9212/3 : Who (The) : POCP Target Obi Series
POCP Target Obi Series (Who (The))
POCP-9194 to POCP-9208 & 9212/3 : 1999-09-29
The first edition of the first series of mini LPs for the Who (target obis) came with inserts that were pre-punched. A binder and T-Shirt accompanied the release. It is not clear how these were obtained but it seems likely that the small yellow coupon on the obi would have been snipped off and the folder at least was awarded on surrendering the full set of coupons.
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Front cover (main) image of BoxesWho : Who (The) : Promo Boxes
Promo Boxes (Who (The))
BoxesWho :

Over the years a number of promotional boxes have been released for "The Who". These have included "Manufacturer", "Disk Union" and "Indeterminate Origin".

Here is a selection...

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Front cover (main) image of MHCP-1002 : Santana : Lotus
Lotus (Santana)
MHCP-1002 : 2006-06-07

Recorded in early July 1973 this album took nearly a year to make it to streets.

One of the most elaborate record covers ever produced and probably the most elaborate so far to make it to mini LP release. It is nearly impossible to capture the splendour of this on a web site but we shall try...

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

The Hollies

WPCR-15545

SHM-CD (2)

Greatest + Singles Vol.1

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

The Hollies

WPCR-15547

SHM-CD (2)

Greatest Vol.2 + Singles Vol.2

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Gerry & The Pacemakers

WPCR-15549

SHM-CD

I'll Be There

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Gerry & The Pacemakers

WPCR-15550

SHM-CD

Girl On A Swing

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Terry Reid

WPCR-15551

SHM-CD

Bang. Bang You're Terry Reid +7

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Terry Reid

WPCR-15552

SHM-CD

Terry Reid +11

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Tomorrow

WPCR-15553

SHM-CD

Tomorrow +13

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

McGough & McGear

WPCR-15556

SHM-CD

McGough & McGear

2014-04-09

Release date changed to 2014-04-09

2014-02-14 : Release date changed to 2014-03-26

2014-02-12 : New release (due on 2014/03/12)

Oasis

SICP 4110-2

CD x 3

Definitely Maybe

2014-05-14

New release (due on 2014/05/14)

Deluxe edition of "Definitely Maybe" from Oasis includes two bonus discs with rare tracks, live tracks, and more. Features hard-cover cardboard sleeve artwork and the latest remastering. Comes with a description, lyrics, and a 24-page booklet.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

VICP-78001

SHM-CD

Emerson, Lake & Palmer Platinum

2014-04-23

New release (due on 2014/04/23)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Emerson, Lake & Palmer features Platinum SHM-CD format and the K2HD mastering. HR cutting. The cardboard faithfully replicates the original LP artwork (18cm square). This series features the following three albums: "Emerson, Lake & Palmer," "Tarkus," and "Pictures At An Exhibition." *Platinum SHM-CD is fully compatible with standard CD players. However, it will not play on CD players that are not compatible with CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) discs.

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