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Where can I buy out of print (OOP) mini LPs? E-mail

Out of print (OOP) CDs are a completely different keetle of fish

If it looks too good to be true then it probably is.

eBay

For older and sold-out releases (they do ocassionally sell out very quickly) there is of course ebay.

Following you'll find links to ebay stores run by sellers who are trusted by members of the Japanese Import CDs Yahoo group. This is in no way an endorsement of these sellers....

Advice on buying

If it looks too good to be true then it probably is.

There are apparently a large number of fakes and counterfeits on the market these days. I have not heard of them turning up as new items on the major sites or in land based shops.

Check the seller's rating and location. Fakes appear to be produced in China and Russia. You are advised to think carefully before buying from sellers who are located in Russia, Latvia, China and other Asian centres other than Japan. Generally sellers with a good feedback rating located in the United States, Western Europe, Australia etc are selling the real product but some fakes are very convincing and you may be best to ask the seller to check the imprinting on the centre of the CD. If they do not respond then it's probably best to skip that auction.

Note that fakes are not the same as mini LPs that are obviously Russian such as The Beatles Sgt.Peppers. Fakes look identical to the Japanese version including the obi etc. We have a few examples on the site including Aerosmith Pump and Jethro Tull Broadsword.

The Japanese Import CDs Yahoo group has discussions on dealers and ebay traders too.

It seems that many so called "limited releases" are not quite as limited as the original buyers (and investors) thought. If you see a glut of a particular item appearing on eBay the chances are the item (or something very much like it) is about to be re-released and the "investors" have decided to offload their premium items before the inivitable drop in prices. If in doubt, follow the links above (CDJapan or HMV) to see if it's coming back onto the market in the next few months.

 
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Front cover (main) image of UICY-93013-38 : Rolling Stones (The) : In the 60's
In the 60's (Rolling Stones (The))
UICY-93013-38 : 2006-03-16

2006 (reprinted at least once) release of Stones albums from the earliest days up to 1975. Does not include the early 70s releases.

Each album included a collector card. The backs of the cards, when laid side by side, formed the cover image of "Their Satanic Majesties Request".

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Front cover (main) image of YES-BOX1 : Yes : Roger Dean Box
Roger Dean Box (Yes)
YES-BOX1 : 1998-05-29
This ULTRA RARE promo box has the distinction of being the FIRST EVER Disk Union mini LP Promo Box!! The full title of the box is:YES ORIGINAL JACKET COLLECTION selected from ROGER DEAN WORKS. This box contained five YES mini LP CDs.
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Front cover (main) image of WPCR-13295 : Talking Heads : Speaking In Tongues (+2)
Speaking In Tongues (+2) (Talking Heads)
WPCR-13295 : 2009-01-14

Fifth studio album, featuring Talking Heads only US Top Ten hit, Burning Down The House (including an alternative version as a bonus, and an unfinished outtake of Two Note Swivel).

This version is a reproduction of the limited edition clear vinyl version designed by artist Robert Rauschenberg, who won a Grammy Award for his work.

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Front cover (main) image of anon-queen-opera : Queen : A Night At The Opera Box
A Night At The Opera Box (Queen)
anon-queen-opera :
Home made box featuring art work from Queen's "A Night At The Opera". Images for this box were anonymously donated to the MiniLPs site along with the assurance that only a few of these were made for close friends.
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Front cover (main) image of WPCR-14304 : Cooper, Alice : Billion Dollar Babies
Billion Dollar Babies (Cooper, Alice)
WPCR-14304 : 2011-12-21
Warner Music Japan : Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Alice Cooper featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and 2011 remastering. The cardboard sleeve features double jacket with an inner bag and WB moss green label. Comes with a billion-dollar bill (reprint), a description, and lyrics. Part of a twelve-album Alice Cooper SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Pretties For You," "Easy Action," "Love It To Death," "Killer," "Schools's Out," "Billion Dollar Babies," "Muscle Of Love," "Welcome To My Nightmare," "Goes To Hell," "Lace And Whiskey," "The Alice Cooper Show," and "From The Inside."
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Front cover (main) image of UICY-94827 : Mike Oldfield : Q.E.2 Deluxe Edition
Q.E.2 Deluxe Edition (Mike Oldfield)
UICY-94827 : 2012-09-12
Universal Music : Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Mike Oldfield featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and using the remaster audio made in UK in 2012. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the UK first press LP plus a cardboard sleeve jacket based on a new design. Comes with a description written by Mike Oldfield himself and lyrics. Part of a two-album Mike Oldfield SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Platinum" and "Q.E.2."
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ArtistRelease IDFormatTitleRelease DateNews...

(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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