{"product_id":"george-harrison-somewhere-in-england-japanese-press-vinyl","title":"George Harrison - Somewhere In England Japanese Press Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: George Harrison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Somewhere In England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Dark Horse \/ Warner-Pioneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: P-10944D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 Japanese First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere In England is George Harrison's ninth solo studio album and the first released following the death of John Lennon. Issued in 1981, the album features the heartfelt tribute All Those Years Ago, with contributions from Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Ringo Starr and Denny Laine, alongside highlights including Life Itself, Teardrops and Save The World. The album reached the UK Top 20 and remains one of Harrison's most personal and reflective solo releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1981 Japanese first pressing on Dark Horse \/ Warner-Pioneer, catalogue number P-10944D. This copy features the original P-10944D1 \/ P-10944D2 first-cut matrix combination, confirming it as a genuine first Japanese issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIssued complete with the sought-after green obi strip, printed lyric inner sleeve and Japanese lyric\/biography insert, this pressing is renowned for its exceptionally quiet vinyl, precise manufacturing and outstanding sound quality. Japanese Warner-Pioneer pressings are among the most desirable editions of George Harrison's solo catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlood From A Clone\u003cbr\u003e\nUnconsciousness Rules\u003cbr\u003e\nLife Itself\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Those Years Ago\u003cbr\u003e\nBaltimore Oriole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeardrops\u003cbr\u003e\nThat Which I Have Lost\u003cbr\u003e\nWriting's On The Wall\u003cbr\u003e\nHong Kong Blues\u003cbr\u003e\nSave The World\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: P-10944D1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: P-10944D2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Japanese first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut P-10944D1 \/ P-10944D2 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\nDark Horse \/ Warner-Pioneer\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number P-10944D\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nComplete with original green obi strip\u003cbr\u003e\nJapanese lyric\/biography insert\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures All Those Years Ago\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Life Itself, Teardrops and Save The World\u003cbr\u003e\nPremium Japanese audiophile pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible edition\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObi: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsert: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Japanese pressings are shipped with the obi strip and inserts protected separately where appropriate. All orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333060436341,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/B5E4BDFC-3FE8-444D-BDDB-9D6DF47243D0.jpg?v=1782913933","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/george-harrison-somewhere-in-england-japanese-press-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}