Ghosts
T-Shirt «new»
The same image as on the "Ghosts" single. No © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official. Based on the age of the fabric, wear on the ink, and print quality, it is possibly a pro job from the time period.
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T-Shirt «new»
The same image as on the "Ghosts" single. No © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official. Based on the age of the fabric, wear on the ink, and print quality, it is possibly a pro job from the time period.
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Sons of Pioneers
T-Shirt
The thin brushstroke Japan logo accompanied by lyrics to "Sons of Pioneers" in the same typeface. There aren't any © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official merchandise.
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T-Shirt
The thin brushstroke Japan logo accompanied by lyrics to "Sons of Pioneers" in the same typeface. There aren't any © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official merchandise.
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Oil on Canvas
T-Shirt
Possibly the best looking Japan t-shirt design. Photographs by Anton Corbijn taken from the "Oil on Canvas" gatefold sleeve. No © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official merchandise.
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T-Shirt
Possibly the best looking Japan t-shirt design. Photographs by Anton Corbijn taken from the "Oil on Canvas" gatefold sleeve. No © markings in the print, so I'm not sure if it's official merchandise.
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Red Guitar
T-Shirt
Same photograph as used on the "Red Guitar" single. Most people think it's David Bowie when I wear it. Bottom of print reads, "© 1984 Printed Under Licence From The Concert Publishing Co."
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T-Shirt
Same photograph as used on the "Red Guitar" single. Most people think it's David Bowie when I wear it. Bottom of print reads, "© 1984 Printed Under Licence From The Concert Publishing Co."
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The Ink in the Well
T-Shirt
Promo for the other single off of Sylvian's "Brilliant Trees." A neat line drawing with some handwritten lyrics. Bottom of print reads, "© 1984 Printed Under Licence From The Concert Publishing Co."
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T-Shirt
Promo for the other single off of Sylvian's "Brilliant Trees." A neat line drawing with some handwritten lyrics. Bottom of print reads, "© 1984 Printed Under Licence From The Concert Publishing Co."
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Fan Library - Japan
No. 1 July 1982
A great resource for articles and images. Some content was compiled from articles published in Sounds magazine between '78 and '82. Published by Spotlight Publications, London. 48 pages.
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No. 1 July 1982
A great resource for articles and images. Some content was compiled from articles published in Sounds magazine between '78 and '82. Published by Spotlight Publications, London. 48 pages.
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A Tourist's Guide to Japan
By Arthur A. Pitt
A fairly intensive, and reasonably objective, look at the band crammed into 32 pages. Published in 1982 by Proteus Publishing, Ltd., London. 42 B&W and color plates. ISBN: 0862761727.
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By Arthur A. Pitt
A fairly intensive, and reasonably objective, look at the band crammed into 32 pages. Published in 1982 by Proteus Publishing, Ltd., London. 42 B&W and color plates. ISBN: 0862761727.
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Sons of Pioneers (UK edition)
Photographs by Fin Costello
Images taken during Japan's final tour. Includes a short introduction by Costello, but very little other text. Published in 1983 by Silverheath Trading, Ltd., London. 125 B&W plates. 96 pages. ISBN: 00946662002.
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Photographs by Fin Costello
Images taken during Japan's final tour. Includes a short introduction by Costello, but very little other text. Published in 1983 by Silverheath Trading, Ltd., London. 125 B&W plates. 96 pages. ISBN: 00946662002.
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Tin Drum
LP Promo Poster
26" x 19" poster included with early UK pressings of "Tin Drum" (Virgin V2209). Same image as on the back of the album, except with some text and the Virgin logo in the corner. Photo by Fin Costello.
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LP Promo Poster
26" x 19" poster included with early UK pressings of "Tin Drum" (Virgin V2209). Same image as on the back of the album, except with some text and the Virgin logo in the corner. Photo by Fin Costello.
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Dali's Car
Judgement is the Mirror Poster
23" x 23" poster included with some 12" pressings of "The Judgement is the Mirror" (Paradox Records DOX 1 12). Not quite sure what Murphy is doing...but does that really matter? Photograph by Sheila Rock.
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Judgement is the Mirror Poster
23" x 23" poster included with some 12" pressings of "The Judgement is the Mirror" (Paradox Records DOX 1 12). Not quite sure what Murphy is doing...but does that really matter? Photograph by Sheila Rock.
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Pulling Punches
Postcard
Promo postcard included with pressings of the "Pulling Punches" 12" single (I think). Another postcard exists with an image of Sylvian holding a Jean Cocteau ceramic in front of his face. Photo by Yuka Fujii.
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Postcard
Promo postcard included with pressings of the "Pulling Punches" 12" single (I think). Another postcard exists with an image of Sylvian holding a Jean Cocteau ceramic in front of his face. Photo by Yuka Fujii.
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Instant Pictures
VHS
Promo videos and cuts from the "Oil on Canvas" tape. Worth tracking down for completists (over the 2006 DVD) as there is a unique, and very short, Karn bass lick that plays at the beginning of the video.
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VHS
Promo videos and cuts from the "Oil on Canvas" tape. Worth tracking down for completists (over the 2006 DVD) as there is a unique, and very short, Karn bass lick that plays at the beginning of the video.
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Gentlemen Take Polaroids
Patch
A high contrast version of the "Gentlemen Take Polaroids" cover image along with the later, thin stroke logo. The patch is printed, not embroidered, and the type is screened on in a puffy-type ink.
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Patch
A high contrast version of the "Gentlemen Take Polaroids" cover image along with the later, thin stroke logo. The patch is printed, not embroidered, and the type is screened on in a puffy-type ink.
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The Dolphin Brothers
Catch the Fall Signed CD
I bought a used copy of "Catch the Fall" online and came across the signatures while reading the liner notes! No way to know the authenticity, though who would forge these guy's signatures?
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Catch the Fall Signed CD
I bought a used copy of "Catch the Fall" online and came across the signatures while reading the liner notes! No way to know the authenticity, though who would forge these guy's signatures?
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