Japan – Obscure Alternatives (Japan 1978 Ariola Hansa VIP-6593, OBI + Insert, EX Condition) Artist: Japan Title: Obscure Alternatives (Japanese title: 苦悩の旋律) Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Label: Ariola Hansa – VIP-6593 / AHA-6003 Country: Japan Released: 27 October 1978 Genre: Electronic, Rock Style: New Wave, Art Rock, Synth-pop, Glam Extras: OBI + Original Japanese Insert included Condition Vinyl: Excellent (EX) – Clean, glossy surface with no major visible scratches. Plays very well with minimal noise. Sleeve: Excellent (EX) – Light wear only, colours remain sharp. OBI: Present and in excellent condition. Insert: Original Japanese insert included and well preserved. A beautiful Japanese pressing of Japan’s second studio album Obscure Alternatives, issued in 1978. This edition includes the OBI strip and the original Japanese insert, making it a highly desirable collector’s copy. Early Japan releases are increasingly sought after, especially complete Japanese editions in excellent condition. Tracklist Side A A1 Automatic Gun – 4:04 A2 Rhodesia – 6:49 A3 Love Is Infectious – 4:10 A4 Sometimes I Feel So Low – 3:44 Side B B1 Obscure Alternatives – 6:49 B2 Deviation – 3:23 B3 Suburban Berlin – 4:59 B4 The Tenant Japan – Oil On Canvas (Japan 1983 Virgin VIP-6~7, 2×LP Gatefold, OBI + Insert, EX Condition) Artist: Japan Title: Oil On Canvas (Japanese title: オイル・オン・キャンバス) Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Label: Virgin – VIP-6~7 Series: The World Of British Power Country: Japan Released: 5 June 1983 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-Pop, Ambient Extras: OBI + Original Japanese Insert included Condition Vinyl: Excellent (EX) – Both discs are clean, glossy, and play with minimal surface noise. No major scratches. Sleeve: Excellent (EX) – Gatefold is bright and well preserved, only minor handling wear. OBI: Included and in very good condition. Insert: Original Japanese insert included, clean and intact. A beautiful Japanese pressing of Japan’s acclaimed live/studio hybrid album Oil On Canvas, released shortly after the band’s breakup. This 2LP Japanese edition is highly collectible, especially complete with OBI and insert. Japanese pressings are well known for superior sound quality and premium packaging, and this set is an excellent example. Tracklist Side A A1 Oil On Canvas – 1:23 A2 Sons Of Pioneers – 5:02 A3 Gentlemen Take Polaroids – 6:43 A4 Swing – 5:39 Side B B1 Cantonese Boy – 3:47 B2 Visions Of China – 5:53 B3 Ghosts – 4:06 B4 Voices Raised In Welcome, Hands Held In Prayer – 3:31 Side C C1 Nightporter – 6:49 C2 Still Life In Mobile Homes – 5:39 C4 Methods Of Dance – 6:07 Side D D1 Quiet Life – 4:35 D2 The Art Of Parties – 5:30 D3 Canton – 5:45 D4 Temple Of Dawn – 4:17 ★★Your item will be securely and carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. I take extra care to ensure it arrives safely and in excellent condition, so you can enjoy your purchase without any concern.