{"product_id":"japan-assemblage-vinyl","title":"Japan - Assemblage Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Assemblage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Hansa Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: HANLP 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAssemblage 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album reached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart and was eventually certified Gold in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nAdolescent Sex\u003cbr\u003e\nState Line\u003cbr\u003e\nCommunist China\u003cbr\u003e\n...Rhodesia\u003cbr\u003e\nSuburban Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nLife In Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e\nEuropean Son\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Tomorrow's Parties\u003cbr\u003e\nQuiet Life\u003cbr\u003e\nI Second That Emotion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHansa Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: HANLP 1\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo\u003cbr\u003e\n10-track compilation\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Adolescent Sex, Life In Tokyo, Quiet Life, European Son and I Second That Emotion\u003cbr\u003e\nReached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart\u003cbr\u003e\nCertified Gold in the UK\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential collection of Japan's early Hansa recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly desirable original UK pressing\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\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition with minimal signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with light signs of use. Minor surface marks may be present but 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, while remaining enjoyable to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore pronounced wear and marks, with some background noise possible.\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. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505679704437,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/5D4A76D4-C9B7-4602-85EB-5BF4226DA45B.jpg?v=1786977726","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/japan-assemblage-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}