Bon Jovi [Deluxe Edition] [SHM-CD] [Limited Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] Customer Reviews

Bon Jovi's self-titled debut album, released in 1984, is widely regarded as a solid, energetic 80s hard rock album with catchy melodies that already hinted at the band's potential for future success. It is best known for the hit song "Runaway". Japanese Edition comed as a Deluxe SHM-CD in nice Cardboard Sleeve . Nice Item - Top

I've been wanting to buy it, and I think I made a good purchase when it was on sale. Bon Jovi is like my youth...

Bon Jovi's S/T album proves they always had the potential to crank out Slippery When Wet, one of the greatest 80s albums of all time. Runaway is easily one of the greatest 80s hard rock songs, while tracks like Roulette, Show Through the Heart and Break Out are great tunes as well. The demos and live songs are great too, but we probably didn't need SO many versions of Runaway on here. Highly recommended.

This was my first purchase from CD Japan and of the mini LP CD format. I can highly recommend CD Japan. To my surprise, the order shipped prior to the release date and arrived on my doorstep in Australia on the day of the official release! Great care had been taken to ensure the mini LP was protected with plenty of bubble wrap and use of a strong, small shipping box. I love the mini LP format. It’s something different and unique to Japan releases. The prints of the 7inch Japan vinyl singles covers are a nice touch however what interested me most with this release were the bonus tracks on the second CD. As a long time BJ fan, I’ve been collecting officially released B-Sides from albums and CD singles from all over the world for over 30 years. With this release, the only new B-Side not already released on CD was ‘Shot Through The Heart’ which was recorded live at the Gaumont Theatre Ipswich England in 1984 and broadcast in January 1985 on the BBC Friday Rockshow. It was released as a B-Side along with ‘Roulette’ from the same concert on the ‘In And Out Of Love’ 12" Vinyl VERX 19 UK release in 1985. However it’s the first time it’s been officially released on CD which is great. However, this still feels like a missed opportunity. Why couldn’t the entire setlist from the Super Rock '84 in Japan have been included or at least have included ‘She Don’t Know Me’ and ‘Get Ready’ from that festival instead of ‘Breakout’ and ‘Runaway’ which have both been released previously? Overall though, I think this is a great (albeit expensive!) collector’s item for the diehard Bon Jovi fan! Thank you CD Japan!

In my review for the "Slippery When Wet" release I said I was not much of fan of Bon Jovi but, I'm always open to re-evaluating what has passed me by. My Son (God rest his Soul) was a fan and now while looking in the rear-view mirror of time I understand. They had exceptional talent, and this special 7" package just proves it. It's not just for the hardcore fans but even those of us that can appreciate talented musicians who have stood the test of time. Good stuff.