{"product_id":"japan-gentlemen-take-polaroids-vinyl","title":"Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Gentlemen Take Polaroids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Virgin Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: V 2180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1980 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\u003eGentlemen Take Polaroids is the fourth studio album by British new wave and art-pop band Japan, originally released in November 1980. It was the band's first album for Virgin Records and marked an important development in their increasingly sophisticated, atmospheric sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith David Sylvian's distinctive vocals, Richard Barbieri's synthesizers and Mick Karn's fretless bass, the album combines art rock, synth-pop, funk and experimental influences. It features Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Swing, Methods Of Dance, Nightporter and Taking Islands In Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original 1980 UK Virgin Records pressing, catalogue number V 2180. The original UK LP is documented as an original pressing, with early examples carrying matrix variations including V2180 A1 \/ V2180 B3, with STRAWBERRY stamped on Side One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also an interesting early pressing variation where the sleeve and label incorrectly list “Some Kind Of Fool” as track A3, although the record actually plays “Burning Bridges”. Some copies have an erratum sticker explaining the correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nGentlemen Take Polaroids\u003cbr\u003e\nSwing\u003cbr\u003e\nBurning Bridges\u003cbr\u003e\nMy New Career\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nMethods Of Dance\u003cbr\u003e\nAin't That Peculiar\u003cbr\u003e\nNightporter\u003cbr\u003e\nTaking Islands In Africa\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1980 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nVirgin Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: V 2180\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n8-track album\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by John Punter\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Swing, Methods Of Dance and Nightporter\u003cbr\u003e\nJapan's first album for Virgin Records\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic British art-pop \/ new wave release\u003cbr\u003e\nReached No. 51 on the UK Albums Chart\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":57505679638901,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/F6FAC062-B20D-4003-B5F6-E6F45C1D5FEC.jpg?v=1786977857","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/japan-gentlemen-take-polaroids-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}