{"product_id":"japan-tin-drum-vinyl","title":"Japan - Tin Drum Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Tin Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Virgin Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: V 2209\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\u003eTin Drum is the fifth and final studio album by Japan, originally released in November 1981. It represents the band at the height of their sophisticated art-pop and synth-driven sound, combining David Sylvian's distinctive vocals with Richard Barbieri's atmospheric keyboards and Mick Karn's unmistakable fretless bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album reached No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart and features the celebrated singles Ghosts, The Art Of Parties and Visions Of China. It remains one of the defining albums of the British New Wave and art-pop era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original 1981 UK Virgin Records pressing, catalogue number V 2209. The UK edition was released on 28 November 1981 and was pressed by CBS at Aston Clinton, with lacquer cutting at Utopia Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK copies are known with different matrix variations. The standard release is identifiable by the Virgin V2209 catalogue number, with early examples including A1\/B1 and later A4\/B4 and A6\/B4 variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome original copies were also issued with a limited fold-out poster, so if your copy includes the poster, this is worth highlighting in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Art Of Parties\u003cbr\u003e\nTalking Drum\u003cbr\u003e\nGhosts\u003cbr\u003e\nCanton\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nStill Life In Mobile Homes\u003cbr\u003e\nVisions Of China\u003cbr\u003e\nSons Of Pioneers\u003cbr\u003e\nCantonese Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nVirgin Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: V 2209\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo\u003cbr\u003e\n8-track album\u003cbr\u003e\nPressed by CBS, Aston Clinton\u003cbr\u003e\nLacquer cut at Utopia Studios\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Japan and Steve Nye\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Ghosts, The Art Of Parties and Visions Of China\u003cbr\u003e\nJapan's fifth and final studio album\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic British art-pop \/ synth-pop \/ New Wave\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. The record and packaging show little to no signs of handling and have been exceptionally well cared for.\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. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl may show minor 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, 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":57505679671669,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/A8369C9B-680A-49A3-BBAD-A465BE703A45.jpg?v=1786977776","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/japan-tin-drum-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}