Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Japan 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' + 'Tin Drum' vinyl reissues


Two classic albums from Japan are set to be reissued this summer: Gentlemen Take Polaroids, the band's critically acclaimed fourth album (originally released in 1980), and Tin Drum, Japan's fifth and final album from 1981. Both albums will released as limited edition double LP half-speed mastered editions. These editions play at 45 rpm and are considered superior high frequency/high quality masters. Standard 180 gm single LP editions (playing at the traditional 33 rpm) will also be released.

The reissues arrive August 24th. Head here to view the pre-order options.



Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids

01. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
02. Swing
03. Burning Bridges
04. My New Career
05. Methods Of Dance
06. Ain't That Peculiar
07. Nightporter
08. Taking Islands In Africa



Japan - Tin Drum

01. The Art Of Parties
02. Talking Drum
03. Ghosts
04. Canton
05. Still Life In Mobile Homes
06. Visions Of China
07. Sons Of Pioneers
08. Cantonese Boy

Published June 20th, 2018