Japan - Assemblage Vinyl

Artist: Japan

Title: Assemblage

Label: Hansa Records

Catalogue Number: HANLP 1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Assemblage is a compilation album by Japan, released in September 1981 as the band were reaching the height of their popularity. It brings together key recordings from their earlier Hansa period with later material, including tracks from Adolescent Sex, Obscure Alternatives and Quiet Life, alongside the singles Life In Tokyo and I Second That Emotion.

The album reached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart and was eventually certified Gold in the UK.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1981 UK pressing on Hansa Records, catalogue number HANLP 1. The original UK edition was released on 11 September 1981 and features the original ten-track compilation.

The album was compiled with the involvement of Japan and remains one of the more significant compilations in the band's catalogue. The original UK pressing is highly desirable to collectors of Japan's early work.

Track Listing
Side One
Adolescent Sex
State Line
Communist China
...Rhodesia
Suburban Berlin
Side Two
Life In Tokyo
European Son
All Tomorrow's Parties
Quiet Life
I Second That Emotion

Additional Information
Original 1981 UK Pressing
Hansa Records
Catalogue Number: HANLP 1
12" Vinyl LP
33⅓ RPM
Stereo
10-track compilation
Features Adolescent Sex, Life In Tokyo, Quiet Life, European Son and I Second That Emotion
Reached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart
Certified Gold in the UK
Essential collection of Japan's early Hansa recordings
Highly desirable original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition with minimal signs of handling.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with light signs of use. Minor surface marks may be present but do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, while remaining enjoyable to play.

Good (G)

More pronounced wear and marks, with some background noise possible.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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