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What is a mini LP? E-mail

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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Front cover (main) image of EMICD-11228 : Pink Floyd : Oh By The Way: European Box Set
Oh By The Way: European Box Set (Pink Floyd)
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.

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Front cover (main) image of DU-SP110-0412P : Marley, Bob : Catch A Fire Box (Zippo Lighter)
Catch A Fire Box (Zippo Lighter) (Marley, Bob)
DU-SP110-0412P : 2006-10-04
Zippo lighter gimmick box in the style of "Catch a Fire"
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Front cover (main) image of TOCP-65740 : Pink Floyd : The Dark Side Of The Moon
The Dark Side Of The Moon (Pink Floyd)
TOCP-65740 : 2001-06-16
The landmark 1973 album from Pink Floyd. This issue contains all the original inserts plus more.
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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 hudson-pf01 : Pink Floyd : Hudson Dark Side of the Moon Box
Hudson Dark Side of the Moon Box (Pink Floyd)
hudson-pf01 : 2008-01-01

A unique creation from Kerry Hudson design. Lavishly sculptured and finished, this felt lined wooden box stand holds all regular sized Pink Floyd Mini vinyl LP replica covers along with a selection of DVDs.

The ultimate gift for the Pink Floyd fan who has everything. (The box is currently for sale from the sculptor. Contact details can be found here.)

This was Kerry's second homage to an artist's releases on Mini LP, the first being Hudson Genesis Box Mach I.

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Front cover (main) image of BVCM 37085 : Elvis Presley : Elvis' Christmas Album
Elvis' Christmas Album (Elvis Presley)
BVCM 37085 : 2000-00-00
This is a re-release of Elvis' Christmas Album from 1957. It is just like the 1957 album. The only missing is the rca victor logo on the front of the jacket. White letters on a red background. It's a gatefold jacket. the back is a picture of elvis. Dette er en re-release af elvis' christmas album fra 1957. Det ligner det gamle cover til forveksling bare mindre. Hvide bogstaver på rød baggrund. det er et gatefold cover. Som hos det originale cover er der indsat en booklet med billeder af elvis. Bagsiden er et billede af elvis.
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(Most of the following is based on info found online in the Papersleeve sections of CDJapan).

Dio

UICY-94771

SHM-CD (2)

The Last in Line

2012-03-21

Release date changed to 2012-03-21

2012-01-21 : Release date changed to 2012-03-07

2011-12-17 : Release date changed to 2012-02-15

2011-10-29 : Release date changed to 2012-01-18

2011-10-01 : Release date changed to 2011-12-07

2011-09-27 : New release (due on 2011/11/16)

Dio

UICY-94773

SHM-CD (2)

Sacred Heart

2012-03-21

Release date changed to 2012-03-21

2012-01-21 : Release date changed to 2012-03-07

2011-12-17 : Release date changed to 2012-02-15

2011-10-29 : Release date changed to 2012-01-18

2011-10-01 : Release date changed to 2011-12-07

2011-09-27 : New release (due on 2011/11/16)

Keiko Maruyama

KICS-91750

CD

Tasogare Memory

2012-02-22

New release (due on 2012/02/22)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Keiko Maruyama featuring remastering and JVC HR cutting. Comes with liner notes written by herself. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original LP. Part of a five-album Keiko Maruyama cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Tasogare Memory," "Haru Shigure," "My Point Of View," "Hadashi de Sasotte," and "KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album."

Keiko Maruyama

KICS-91751

CD

Haru Shigure

2012-02-22

New release (due on 2012/02/22)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Keiko Maruyama featuring remastering and JVC HR cutting. Comes with liner notes written by herself. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original LP. Part of a five-album Keiko Maruyama cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Tasogare Memory," "Haru Shigure," "My Point Of View," "Hadashi de Sasotte," and "KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album."

Keiko Maruyama

KICS-91752

CD

My Point Of View

2012-02-22

New release (due on 2012/02/22)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Keiko Maruyama featuring remastering and JVC HR cutting. Comes with liner notes written by herself. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original LP. Part of a five-album Keiko Maruyama cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Tasogare Memory," "Haru Shigure," "My Point Of View," "Hadashi de Sasotte," and "KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album."

Keiko Maruyama

KICS-91753

CD

Hadashi de Sasotte

2012-02-22

New release (due on 2012/02/22)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Keiko Maruyama featuring remastering and JVC HR cutting. Comes with liner notes written by herself. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original LP. Part of a five-album Keiko Maruyama cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Tasogare Memory," "Haru Shigure," "My Point Of View," "Hadashi de Sasotte," and "KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album."

Keiko Maruyama

KICS-91754

CD

KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album

2012-02-22

New release (due on 2012/02/22)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Keiko Maruyama featuring remastering and JVC HR cutting. Comes with liner notes written by herself. The cardboard sleeve faithfully replicates the original LP. Part of a five-album Keiko Maruyama cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Tasogare Memory," "Haru Shigure," "My Point Of View," "Hadashi de Sasotte," and "KEIKO - Keiko Maruyama Best Album."

Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin

ARC-8030

SHM-CD

Big Idea Special Edition

2012-01-25

New release (due on 2012/01/25)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and digital remastering. The cardboard sleeve replicates the digipak of its special edition (E-type W jacket). Includes an unreleased track that was written in 1987 and completed in 2011. Comes with a description and an obi. Japanese pressing. Part of a two-album Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Big Idea" and "Spin."

Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin

ARC-8031

SHM-CD

Spin Special Edition

2012-01-25

New release (due on 2012/01/25)

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin featuring the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and digital remastering. The cardboard sleeve replicates the digipak of its special edition (E-type W jacket). Includes a bonus track (cover of R. Newman) that was recorded in 1992. Comes with a description and an obi. Japanese pressing. Part of a two-album Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin SHM-CD cardboard sleeve reissue series featuring albums "Big Idea" and "Spin."

Kazuyoshi Nakamura

VFCV-91

CD

Unmei / Uso wo Abake!

2012-02-15

New release (due on 2012/02/15)

Single release from Kazuyoshi Nakamura featuring cardboard sleeve jacket.

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