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Welcome to the definitive English language resource for all things related to Mini LP Replica CDs.

The crème de la crème of mini paper sleeve LP replicas, and by far the largest selection in this site is the Japanese Mini LP CD.

Since mid 2007, our small team of dedicated enthusiast volunteers have uploaded near complete scans of more than 3,500 cardboard sleeve releases including over 400 official Japanese boxes and box sets. We have identified at least 13,000 Japanese Mini LP releases which we've recorded in our database and plan to build on this as new and old releases come to light.

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Front cover (main) image of POCP-9194 to POCP-9208 & 9212/3 : Who (The) : POCP Target Obi Series
POCP Target Obi Series (Who (The))
POCP-9194 to POCP-9208 & 9212/3 : 1999-09-29
The first edition of the first series of mini LPs for the Who (target obis) came with inserts that were pre-punched. A binder and T-Shirt accompanied the release. It is not clear how these were obtained but it seems likely that the small yellow coupon on the obi would have been snipped off and the folder at least was awarded on surrendering the full set of coupons.
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Front cover (main) image of WPCR-13130 : Led Zeppelin : Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin)
WPCR-13130 : 2008-09-10
SHM-CD version in the original UK colours (blue trim).
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Front cover (main) image of BVCM 37195 : Presley, Elvis : Elvis in Concert
Elvis in Concert (Presley, Elvis)
BVCM 37195 : 2001-08-16
Black gatefold jacket with white letters. Front is a picture of elvis with a mic, in white and black dress. the back is elvis in a blue dress. Sort gatefold cover med hvide bogstaver. Front er et billede af elvis med microfon. bagsiden er elvis iført et blåt showdress.
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Front cover (main) image of VICP-5442,3,4 : Emerson, Lake + Palmer : First True Japanese Mini LP Rock Release
First True Japanese Mini LP Rock Release (Emerson, Lake + Palmer)
VICP-5442,3,4 : 1994-09-21

The first three Emerson Lake and Palmer albums (self titled, Tarkus and Pictures at an Exhibition) are arguably the first true Rock Mini LPs. They were released on 21st September 1994.

These had been preceded by a much earlier 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 earliest true Minis were two series of MCA Jazz releases from March 1994 (MVCZ-26 to MVCZ-45) including this example: Death and The Flower.

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Front cover (main) image of DU-SP268-0412P : Who (The) : Tommy Box
Tommy Box (Who (The))
DU-SP268-0412P : 2008-11-12
One of the fastest selling boxes from Disk Union in many years.
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Front cover (main) image of DU-SP146.2 : Bowie, David : Space Oddity Box
Space Oddity Box (Bowie, David)
DU-SP146.2 : 2007-03-07

This box was issued by Disk Union as part of the 3rd of their 3 box releases in the early 2007. You did not need to buy boxes one (Ziggy Stardust Box and Promo Obis) or two (Low Box and Promo Obis) in order to receive the Space Oddity Box. It came with Let's Dance Box and Promo Obis.

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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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