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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)
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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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Featured Releases (A selection of...)See all Featured Releases
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. |
LIST-007 : 2006-02-07 This is a work in progress project and due to its size it will take some time to finish.
Book cover images from different countries are welcome (or the ones included but with better image resolution).
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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. |
EMICD-11228 : 2007-11-26 16 CD box set - being 14 studio albums including 2 doubles.
According to Pink Floyd Brain Damage site there were a few glitches with this release, the most notable being a misprinting of the inner bag for the second CD in "The Wall".
There are also cases of an album being missed out and duplicates in their places.
The later Japanese release of this box set is basically identical to this box set.
Poor quality fakes exist for this set - more details below.
The original Japanese individual releases are regarded as being of a much higher quality to either of these box sets.
You can see a YouTube video of this set on the videos page. | | |
7243 5 51728 2 : 2003-04-22 This Boxset covers the singles of Duran Duran from 1981-1985. 13 discs including all the original B-sides. The packaging is a flip top box with each single in a mini-lp style reproduction of the original artwork from the 7" and 12". |
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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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. |
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