{"product_id":"japan-oil-on-canvas-vinyl","title":"Japan - Oil On Canvas Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Oil On Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Virgin Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: VD 2513\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1983 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 × Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOil On Canvas is the live album by Japan, released in June 1983 following the band's split at the height of their career. Recorded during their final UK tour at London's Hammersmith Odeon in November 1982, the album captures Japan at their most accomplished, combining their sophisticated blend of art rock, new wave and synth-pop with the atmospheric musicianship that defined their final years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album became Japan's highest-charting UK release, reaching No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, and was subsequently certified Gold in the UK. It remains an essential document of one of the most influential bands of the New Romantic and post-punk era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing live performances of Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Swing, Nightporter, Cantonese Boy, Visions Of China, Ghosts, Methods Of Dance, Quiet Life and The Art Of Parties, alongside three studio instrumentals, Oil On Canvas is an essential addition to any Japan collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1983 UK pressing on Virgin Records, catalogue number VD 2513. Issued as a double LP in the original gatefold sleeve. The live recordings were taken from Japan's November 1982 Hammersmith Odeon performances, with additional studio recordings completing the album. The original UK edition remains highly collectible and represents the definitive vinyl release of Japan's final live era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nOil On Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\nSons Of Pioneers\u003cbr\u003e\nGentlemen Take Polaroids\u003cbr\u003e\nSwing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nCantonese Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nVisions Of China\u003cbr\u003e\nGhosts\u003cbr\u003e\nVoices Raised In Welcome, Hands Held In Prayer\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Three\u003cbr\u003e\nNightporter\u003cbr\u003e\nStill Life In Mobile Homes\u003cbr\u003e\nMethods Of Dance\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Four\u003cbr\u003e\nQuiet Life\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Art Of Parties\u003cbr\u003e\nCanton\u003cbr\u003e\nTemple Of Dawn\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1983 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nVirgin Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: VD 2513\u003cbr\u003e\n2 × 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LPs\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Gatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nRecorded live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, November 1982\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by John Punter and Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Gentlemen Take Polaroids, Nightporter, Ghosts, Quiet Life, Canton and The Art Of Parties\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes three studio recordings: Oil On Canvas, Voices Raised In Welcome, Hands Held In Prayer and Temple Of Dawn\u003cbr\u003e\nReached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart\u003cbr\u003e\nCertified Gold in the UK\u003cbr\u003e\nJapan's highest-charting UK album\u003cbr\u003e\nAn essential document of Japan's final live performances\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 1: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord 2: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeves: 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. 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. Records 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":57490561958261,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/B4612144-539C-477C-A4D4-388778143696.jpg?v=1786535147","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/japan-oil-on-canvas-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}