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The Mini LP Format turns 15

ELP's first three albums - the first ever true Japanese mini LPs

21st September 2009 marked the 15th anniversary of the Mini LP format - or did it?

Victor's release of Emerson, Lake and Palmer's first three albums (their first self titled album, Tarkus and Pictures at an Exhibition) appears to have been the first Japanese home grown rock release that attempted to accurately reproduce the original vinyl jackets.

These had been preceeded by a much earlier Santana Lotus and a US release of some Rolling Stones albums repackaged for Japan a few short months before these. Neither of these earlier releases was true to the original vinyl although the Stones came close.

The jury's still out on this one, but it seems likely that "Universal Victor" released two sets of jazz releases: MVCZ-26 to MVCZ-35 on 1994-March-02 and MVCZ-36 to MVCZ-45 on 1994-March-24 (see Keith Jarrett, Death and the Flower (MVCZ-40) for an example).

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Dedicato a Frazz (Semiramis) ARC-7003 : 2002-03-27 Rare Italian Progressive rock album from the Trident label. Images for this release show two different types of obis for original (sticker) and reprints (paper) of this release. more images and details...	Caroline Records 2009 US Releases (Various Artists) Caroline-2008 : 2008-08-05 In late 2008 Caroline Records in the USA released a number of albums by the following artists: UFO, Jethro Tull, Quicksilver Messenger, Brian Eno, Roxy Music, The Raspberries, Kate Bush, Blondie, The Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Van Der Graaf Generator (full list below). Unlike the suspect Universal releases these are 100% Japanese. The only difference between these and the Japanese (apart from being as much as 50% cheaper) is a sticker on the bar code of the obi. As at March 2009 most of these are still available at Amazon. more images and details...

The Beatles (aka The White Album) (Beatles (The)) 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. 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...

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...	Die Cut Covers (Hall of Fame) Die Cut Covers : Die cutting of the cover image or inserts is probably the most common technique employed to create gimmick covers. It's probably also in most cases the cheapest. There are thousands of die cut covers. Here are a few of the more popular and best known releases. 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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