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Deep Purple, Shades of Deep Purple - Japanese Mini LP Replica In A CD"RARE OBI JAPAN REPLICA CD - TREMENDOUSLY RARE OUT OF PRINT MASTERPIECE - FACTORY SEALED - COLLECTORS NOTE: SELLS FOR AT LEAST $250 IN THE COLLECTORS MARKET - DO YOUR HOME WORK AND YOU WILL SEE HOW RARE THIS MASTERPIECE IS. This is a Japanese re-mastered Mini LP replica Limited Edition Collection - only 2,000 Collector pieces made world-wide and are immediately Out of Print. Recorded from the finest Original Masters available. Comes with: anti-static sleeves similar to Vinyl LPs, Cardboard packaging like an LP, plastic wrap cases for protection of the collectible Actual miniaturized version of the 12" LP in 4" CD version. Condition: Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). Artist: Deep Purple Release Date: Mar 24, 2003 Format: CD Record Label: Video Arts UPC: 4988021853200 Genre: Rock Duration: Album or EP Sub-Genre: British Invasion Special Attributes: Import, Remastered, Special Edition Detailed item info Album Features UPC: 4988021853200 Artist: Deep Purple Format: CD Release Year: 2003 Record Label: Video Arts Genre: British Invasion, General, Oldies Track Listing 1. And the Address 2. Hush 3. One More Rainy Day 4. Prelude/ Happiness / I'm So Glad 5. Mandrake Root 6. Help 7. Love Help Me 8. Hey Joe 9. Shadows (Out Take) 10. Love Help Me (Instrumental Version) 11. Help (Alternate Take) 12. Hey Joe (Radio Session) 13. Hush (Live Us TV) Details Distributor: MSI Music Distribution Recording Type: Studio Recording Mode: Stereo Deep Purple: Rod Evans (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Jon Lord (keyboards); Nick Simper (bass); Ian Paice (drums). Principally recorded at Pye's Studio, London, England in May 1968. Originally released on Tetragrammaton (102). Includes liner notes by Digitally remastered by Peter Mew (Abbey Road Studios, London, England). This is the 1967 debut album by British hard rockers Deep Purple.Japanese remaster in an LP-replica sleeve.CD comes in Jpn LP Sleeve.The usual perception of early Deep Purple is that it was a band with a lot of potential in search of a direction. And that might be true of their debut LP, put together in three days of sessions in May of 1968, but it's still a hell of an album. From the opening bars of "And the Address," it's clear that they'd gotten down the fundamentals of heavy metal from day one, and at various points the electricity and the beat just surge forth in ways that were startlingly new in the summer of 1968. Ritchie Blackmore never sounded less at ease as a guitarist than he does on this album, and the sound mix doesn't exactly favor the heavier side of his playing, but the rhythm section of Nick Simper and Ian Paice rumble forward, and Jon Lord's organ flourishes, weaving classical riffs, and unexpected arabesques into "I'm So Glad," which sounds rather majestic here. "Hush" was the number that most people knew at the time (it was a hit single in America), and it is a smooth, crunchy interpretation of the Joe South song. But nobody could have been disappointed with the rest of this record -- one can even hear the very distant origins of "Smoke on the Water" in "Mandrake Root," once one gets past the similarities to Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady"; by the song's extended finale, they sound more like the Nice. Their version of "Help" is one of the more interesting reinterpretations of a Beatles song, as a slow, rough-textured dirge. "Hey Joe" is a bit overblown, and the group clearly had to work a bit at both songwriting and their presentation, but one key attribute that runs through most of this record -- even more so than the very pronounced heaviness of the playing -- is a spirit of fun; these guys are obviously having the time of their lives rushing through their limited repertoire, and it's infectious to the listener; it gives this record much more of a '60s feel than we're accustomed to hearing from this band. [The EMI/Spitfire re-release from 2000 is notably superior to any prior version of the CD, made from the original master tape (which had been sent directly to the group's American label, Tetragrammaton, leaving EMI with a vinyl dub, astonishingly enough), with textures far closer and crisper than have ever been heard before -- there are also five bonus tracks, two very early outtakes from their earliest sessions, an alternate version of "Help," a BBC recording of "Hey Joe," and a searing live U.S. television performance of "Hush."] ~ Bruce Eder Japanese limited edition in an LP-style slipcase. Editorial Reviews 3 stars out of 5 - ...[contains] feuding organ and guitar, original frontman Rod Evans and his supper club vocals....'Hush' belts along nicely, while 'I'm So Glad' sounds like Mike Flowers Pop playing Cream...
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"John Coltrane - Ascension - 9 CD Box Set of Japanese OBI Mini Replica LP Titles"JOHN COLTRANE - ASCENSION - Japanese OBI MINI REPLICA LP TITLES making a 9 CD Box Set- WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD? Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you. Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 135MM X 135MM cardboard precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, anything contained in the original LP, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and/or die cuts, are precisely replicated and included. An English-language lyric sheet is always included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics. Then, there's the sonic quality: Mini-sleeves have dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2/K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere. Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "obi" ("oh-bee"), a removable Japan-language promotional strip. The obi lists the Japan street date of that particular release, the catalog number, the mastering info, and often the original album's release date. Bonus tracks are only listed on the obi, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork. The obi's are collectable, and should not be discarded. All mini-sleeve releases are tremendously limited editions mainly pressed on future orders only and once released immediately out of print. This fact along with other latter features we've mentioned make these titles rare collectibles that sell in the collectors markets for $100's of dollars apiece. Special VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION BOX SET ONLY PRODUCED ON FUTURES FOR THIS ONE TIME PRESSING -- were only available in Japan. JOHN COLTRANE BOX SET - INCLUDES - ALL TITLES APart of the Impulse Best 50! Series. Japanese exclusive 24-bit 96khz digitally remastered reissue of 1965 album. Packaged in a limited edition miniature gatefold LP sleeve. NEW THING AT NEWPORT - Track Listings 1. Spoken Introduction to John Coltrane's Set by Father Norman O'Connor - John Coltrane 2. One Down, One Up - John Coltrane 3. My Favorite Things/Spoken Conclusion To John Coltane's Set - John Coltrane 4. Spoken Introduction To Archie Shepp's Set By Billy Taylor - Archie Shepp 5. Gingerbread, Gingerbread Boy - Archie Shepp 6. Call Me By My Rightful Name - Archie Shepp 7. Scag - Archie Shepp 8. Rufus (Swung His Face At Last To The Wind, Then His Neck Snapped) - Archie Shepp 9. Matin Des Noire - Archie Shepp MEDITATIONS - Track Listings 1. Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost 2. Compassion 3. Love 4. Consequences 5. Serenity TRANSITION - Track Listings 1. Transition 2. Dear Lord 3. Suite SELFLESSNESS FEATURING MY FAVORITE THINGS - Track Listings 1. My Favorite Things 2. I Want to Talk About You 3. Selflessness EXPRESSION - Track Listings 1. Ogunde 2. To Be 3. Offering 4. Expression 5. Number One LIVE AT BIRDLAND - Track Listings 1. Afro Blue 2. I Want to Talk About You 3. Promise 4. Alabama 5. Your Lady 6. Vilia [*] QUARTET PLAYS - Track Listings 1. Chim Chim Cheree 2. Brazilia 3. Nature Boy 4. Song of Praise 5. Feeling Good [*] 6. Nature Boy [First Version][*] 7. Nature Boy [Live][*] IMPRESSIONS - Track Listings 1. India 2. Up 'Gainst the Wall 3. Impressions 4. After the Rain ASCENSION - Track Listings 1. Ascension [Edition II] 2. Ascension [Edition I] These are Japanese digitally re-mastered Mini LP replica CDs (the OBI Edition). This Limited Edition Collection has only VERY FEW made world-wide and are immediately Out of Print. Recorded from the finest Original Masters available. Comes with anti-static sleeves similar to Vinyl LPs, Cardboard packaging like an LP. Actual miniaturized version of the 12inch LP in 4inch CD version.
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"Queen, Hot Space - OBI Mini LP Replica In a CD"Title: Hot Space [Remaster] Release Date: 03/01/2004 Genre: Rock Record Label: Toshiba Emi Artist: Queen UPC: 4988006818194 Format: CD Special Attributes: Import, Remastered, Special Edition Duration: Album or EP Album Features UPC: 4988006818194 Artist: Queen Format: CD Release Year: 2004 Record Label: Toshiba Emi Genre: General, Rock & Pop Track Listing 1. Staying Power 2. Dancer 3. Back Chat 4. Body Language 5. Action This Day 6. Put Out the Fire 7. Life Is Real 8. Calling All Girls 9. Palabras de Amor, Las 10. Cool Cat 11. Under Plessure Details Distributor: MSI Music Distribution Recording Type: Studio Recording Mode: Stereo Album Notes Digitally remastered Japanese limited edition in an LP-style slipcase. Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals); Brian May (guitar); John Deacon (bass); Roger Taylor (percussion).Recorded at Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany.This Queen album finds the popular British rock group offering up a catchy set of tunes that includes "Body Language" and "Under Pressure," the band's collaboration with David Bowie.The remastered Japanese special-edition release features a vinyl-inspired design.CD comes in Jpn LP Sleeve.1982's HOT SPACE is by far the most controversial album Queen ever released. Coming off a major disco hit with 1980's "Another One Bites The Dust," the band decided to take it a step further and released an album comprised mostly of tunes crafted from the same dance mold. This wouldn't have been a big deal for some bands, but the majority of Queen's fans were rock n' rollers, not disco buffs. Looking back, the band admits some trepidation at releasing HOT SPACE when they did, but there are indeed many strong Queen compositions included.The most renowned track is the Queen/David Bowie hit collaboration, "Under Pressure," a tip of the hat to the then-thriving new wave sound that remains one of Queen's all-time best tracks. Other highlights include one of the band's most underrated songs, "Calling All Girls," as well as the anti-rifle protest "Put Out the Fire," and the charming love song "Las Palabras De Amor (The Words of Love)." Of all the dance-oriented material, the best is undoubtedly the U.S. hit "Body Language," while "Dancer" and "Cool Cat" are worthwhile listens as well.
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"Electric Light Orchestra, 2, Japanese OBI Mini LP Replica in A CD - Original Release"ELO - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 2 - 8 RARE BONUS TRACKS (sealed). THIS IS THE ORIGINAL RELEASE NOT A RE-ISSUE. LAST COPY FOREVER MANY OF THESE OBI ELO RELEASES ARE NOW SELLING IN THE COLLECTORS MARKET FOR OVER $250 A PIECE. THAT'S HOW RARE AND COLLECTIBLE THESE OUT OF PRINT MASTERPIECES HAVE BECOME. WHAT IS A JAPAN "MINI-LP-SLEEVE" CD? Have you ever lamented the loss of one of the 20th Century's great art forms, the 12" vinyl LP jacket? Then "mini-LP-sleeve" CD's may be for you. Mini-sleeve CDs are manufactured in Japan under license. The disc is packaged inside a 135MM X 135MM cardboard precision-miniature replica of the original classic vinyl-LP album. Also, anything contained in the original LP, such as gatefolds, booklets, lyric sheets, posters, printed LP sleeves, stickers, embosses, special LP cover paper/inks/textures and/or die cuts, are precisely replicated and included. An English-language lyric sheet is always included, even if the original LP did not have printed lyrics. Then, there's the sonic quality: Mini-sleeves have dedicated remastering (20-Bit, 24-Bit, DSD, K2/K2HD, and/or HDCD), and can often be superior to the audio on the same title anywhere else in the world. There also may be bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere. Each Japan mini-sleeve has an "obi" ("oh-bee"), a removable Japan-language promotional strip. The obi lists the Japan street date of that particular release, the catalog number, the mastering info, and often the original album's release date. Bonus tracks are only listed on the obi, maintaining the integrity of the original LP artwork. The obi's are collectable, and should not be discarded. All mini-sleeve releases are tremendously limited editions mainly pressed on future orders only and once released immediately out of print. This fact along with other latter features we've mentioned make these titles rare collectibles that sell in the collectors markets for $100's of dollars apiece. ELO 2 - Tracks: 01. IN OLD ENGLAND (BOOGIE NO. 2) 02. MOMMA 03. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN 04. FROM THE SUN TO THE WORLD (BOOGIE NO.1) 05. KUIMA 06. SHOWDOWN 07. IN OLD ENGLAND TOWN (INSTRUMENTAL) 08. BABY I APOLOGISE 09. AUNTIE (MA-MA-MA BELLE TAKE 1) 10. AUNTIE (MA-MA-MA BELLE TAKE 2) 11. MAMBO (DREAMING OF 4000 TAKE 1) 12. EVERYONE'S BORN TO DIE 13. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN (TAKE 1)
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