Japanese Paper Sleeve Mini Vinyl LP Replica CD

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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.

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 referred to as "cardboard sleeves" and "paper sleeves" being made exclusively 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.)

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

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.

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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. more images and details...	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. more images and details...

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." more images and details...	The Singles 81-85 Boxset (Duran Duran) 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". more images and details...

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. more images and details...	Elvis Presley (Presley, Elvis) 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. more images and details...

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Artist	Release ID	Format	Title	Release Date	News...
(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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