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Thanks for visiting the forum.
You are free the post here (and strongly encouraged to respond).
However, there is a Yahoo group (Japanese Import CDs)
with a strong membership and healthy debate and discussion that may be of interest.
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This is where you can ask (and answer) any questions about specific releases, artists and/or series of releases.
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Fraudulent copies of Japanese releases. Imitations of official Japanese Mini LP releases. Also alerts about suspicious activity on eBay.
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A number of posts with some excellent links to other sites we've collected over time. Enjoy!
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Other Mini LPs
All mini releases (official or otherwise) outside Japan.
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Releases from known or unknown sources, arguably legal or illegal, that do not pretend to be Japanese (well, not quite). For example, Russian releases with Japanese vinyl replica obis and Russian releases with Russian "obis".
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Boxes released by record companies, Disk Union or someone out to make a dollar or two
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Boxes released by Disk Union as a reward for purchasing a full set of releases
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Music
For the love of music....
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Discussion about the work of one artist. For an in depth discussion of person 'x' compared to person 'y' please start a new thread with that title.
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Audiophilia
Forums about the music and not the packaging
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Discussion about the process involved before the music goes onto the CD
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Featured Releases (A selection of...)See all Featured Releases |
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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" | | |
BVCM-37083 : 2000-01-08 This is the eponymous first album from Elvis Presley. It is the first rock & roll album to reach number one on the national charts (holding at number 1 for 20 weeks) and the first million dollar selling pop album. |
TOCP 71010-1 : 2009-09-09 Double album named the beatles. Kaldes også det hvide album.
Gatefold. Navnet the beatles præget i frontcover. Nummer skrevet i sort No 0000001.
Ellers er mini lp'en som den originale vinylplade. | | | |
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WPCR-14306 : 2012-01-18 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 single E-type jacket with an inner bag and ATLANTIC green/orange label. Comes with 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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News...
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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. |
Most recent update...Click on the image to see details 
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