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Greatest Hits [Limited Release]Billy JoelEven better than Beatles In Mono!
The Beatles US Box is the best box set ever released under the Beatles name since 1970. It's even better than Beatles In Mono 2009. You get the first official reissue of Yesterday And Today since 1966 in the original cover. You get the first CD reissue of The Beatles' Story which is fantastic. The booklet is made with great taste and knowledge. The album art is presented in rarer stereo versions and in the best quality possible. What is missing here are fake mono and stereo mixes, but you can find them in Capitol boxes. Here you only get all 17 real stereo and mono US mixes made by George Martin for Capitol. All these mixes sound better than their British counterparts. You don't know Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out until you listened to it in American stereo. This box, like Beatles In Mono 2009, is worth having in a quality Japanese edition that is much better than the American one. Go for it!
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NAGAOKA EP Record Jacket Cover (20 Pieces) JC20EPHappy
A very useful and necessary thing made of high-quality thick plastic. Is this not going to be produced anymore?
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Live And Let Die [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]Original SoundtrackSatisfied
An absolutely indispensable 1973 album for those who collect the recordings of Paul McCartney or George Martin. For the discographies of each of them this is an equally valuable LP. You gonna love it if you able to appreciate an excellent remastering, bonuses, an exact copy of an american vinyl record with glorious gatefold (this 007 LP was the only one with a gatefold due to the first Roger Moore appearance in Bondiana), thick cardboard copying the US first pressing edition, amazing japanese production grace. On my shelf this album stands between Ram (1971) and Band On The Run (1973). Thanks, CDJapan!
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Live And Let Die [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]Original SoundtrackSatisfied
An absolutely indispensable 1973 album for those who collect the recordings of Paul McCartney or George Martin. For the discographies of each of them this is an equally valuable LP. You gonna love it if you able to appreciate an excellent remastering, bonuses, an exact copy of an american vinyl record with glorious gatefold (this 007 LP was the only one with a gatefold due to the first Roger Moore appearance in Bondiana), thick cardboard copying the US first pressing edition, amazing japanese production grace. On my shelf this album stands between Ram (1971) and Band On The Run (1973). Thanks, CDJapan!
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Wings At The Speed Of Sound [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]WingsStronly recommended!
Unfortunately, the strict japanese rule to copy only the first presses has been again violated in the case of `Wings At The Speed Of Sound`, `Ram`, `Wings Over America` and `Venus And Mars`. However, they are so good (and new remastering just blows you up) that some little things do not spoil the overall picture. Nice to mention that `Wings Greatest`, `Thrillington` and `Band On The Run` are absolutely exact copies of the first UK presses. Strongly recommended anyway!
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WINGS GREATEST HITS [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]WingsStrongly recommended!
It seems that I have bought the last item on CDJapan and so obliged to leave a detailed review. `Wings Greatest` is a must for my collection for several reasons. This is the only fine Wings and McCartney compillation, and songs of the 70s and 80s are not mixed in one bundle. This collection is built on the principle of plot and musical complementarity of songs, therefore it sounds like an album. The collection is cleverly designed and resembles the Everest idea for `Abbey Road` and scenes in the Alps filmed for `Help!`. I also like the statuette of Semiramida used for the front side of the original LP cover (connected with it are many interesting stories). Fourth, beautiful inner sleeves and poster which I personally really love. Fifthly, there are many songs (or their single versions) in `Wings Greatest` which were not included in the albums. Nice to mention too that `Wings Greatest` is an absolutely exact copy of the first UK press and so are `Thrillington`, `Band On The Run` and some others. Unfortunately, the strict japanese rule to copy only the first presses had been again violated in the case of `Ram`, `Wings Over America`, `Venus And Mars`, `Wings At The Speed Of Sound`. However, they are so good that some little things do not spoil the overall picture. Stronly recommended!
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Nagaoka Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP) Single CD Sleeve Cover (20-Sheet Set)Audio AccessorySatisfied
Absolutely wonderful packages made of high-quality plastic. Ideal for any mini LP as well as for booklets of the same size and other paper accessories. The size is several millimeters larger than the size of mini LP, which allows safely store them. The edges of the envelopes are hidden deep enough and reliably protected.
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Nagaoka Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP) CD Sleeve Cover (20-Sheet Set)Audio AccessorySatisfied
Absolutely wonderful packages made of high-quality plastic. Ideal for any mini LP as well as for booklets of the same size and other paper accessories. The size is several millimeters larger than size of mini LP, which allows safely store them. The edges of the envelopes are hidden deep enough and reliably protected. Unfortunately, the photo completely incorrectly shows how to use these plastic bags. It seems that these packages are intended for double mini LPs, which can thus be opened without being removed from the package. In fact, these are ordinary single packages of a slightly increased size. They conveniently store mini LPs made of thick cardboard imitating american LP`s of the 60s. It is a pity that CDJapan still does not make correct illustrated product descriptions.
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Nagaoka Anti-Static Inner CD Sleeves (20-Sheet Set)Audio AccessorySatisfied
A must for all fans of mini LP`s and digipacks. Since discs are inserted without cellophane envelopes and scratched in all European and American deluxe boxes, this set is doubly useful.
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Greatest Hits [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]QueenSatisfied
This is obviously the best ever edition with the best latest remastering of the album. I give 5 of 5 stars. So strange that this is still not sold out. This series is simply gorgeous and made with jewelry precision and attention to detail. It is especially pleasant that the first pressing with red sticker on a plastic bag is already sold out. This is nice, because for the first edition they made an unnecessary bonus - `Teo Toriatte` song from the 2018 live of Queen+Lambert, performed by Adam Lambert respectively. This horror turned away from buying this amazing disc in 2016. Fortunately, after a few years I completely forgot about Lambert and finally have bought a CD as it is. What was my surprise and joy when I discovered that now only the second press is on sale - with no stickers, and with the original Queen studio version of `Teo Toriatte`. And no more Lambert. They took him away at last. Probably many also scared of Lambert as bonus (why did they put him in this classical collection anyway?), so this wonderful mini LP is still unsold. You can not be afraid now. Good old `Greatest Hits` is with us again. Hurry up!
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Greatest Hits [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] Vol.2 [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]QueenSatisfied
Incredibly beautiful collection, which is inferior to the first collection of Queen only in terms of a magnificent photo of the group. It is a pity that in the original edition of the second collection they did not put a poster from the filming of 1986 video `Princes Of The Universe`. Remember that picture with the band members posing in yellow raincoats? The rest is a masterpiece. As in the original, shiny glossy cover, gold embossed letters, a gatefold with numerous photographs, and inner sleeves. From a musical point of view, this collection is a must because it includes some single versions of songs that differ from the album versions. And this is just an excellent collection of the band’s most joyful songs that you can listen to endlessly and with enthusiasm!
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Ram [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]Paul McCartneySatisfied
Really amazing quality! The only sad thing is that this is not a copy of the first edition, but a recent LP reprint. That`s why I give only 4 of 5 stars. Also the set does not include a copy of the original inner sleeve (plain and standard, though). So strange that this, released in 2017, is still not sold out. Compared to the first release of 1998, new series is simply gorgeous and made with jewelry precision and attention to detail. If you want it here it is, come and get it. Make your mind up fast. But you better hurry `cause it may not last!
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Band On The Run [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]Paul McCartney & WingsSatisfied
This is obviously the best ever edition with the best latest remastering of the `Band On The Run` album. No words. I give 1985 of 5 stars. So strange that this, released in 2017, is still not sold out. Compared to the first release of 1998 new series is simply gorgeous and made with jewelry precision and attention to detail. If you want it here it is, come and get it. Make your mind up fast. But you better hurry `cause it may not last!
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Venus And Mars [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]WingsSatisfied
This is obviously the best ever edition with the best latest remastering of the album. I give 5 of 5 stars. So strange that this is still not sold out. Compared to the first release of 1998, new series is simply gorgeous and made with jewelry precision and attention to detail. If you want it here it is, come and get it. Make your mind up fast. But you better hurry `cause it may not last!
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Thrillington [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]Percy "Thrills" ThrillingtonSatisfied
This is obviously the best ever edition with the best latest remastering of the album. I give 5 of 5 stars. So strange that this is still not sold out. New series is simply gorgeous and made with jewelry precision and attention to detail. If you want it here it is, come and get it. Make your mind up fast. But you better hurry `cause it may not last!
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The Beatles BOX [16CD+DVD] [Limited Release]The BeatlesBEATLES IN MONO part 2
Good job! If you want Beatles stereo-mixes, well-printed CD`s and digipack-sleeves, go for japanese box only! And compare them to pure quality of non-japanese ones. But I personally prefer BEATLES IN MONO BOX (read my review HERE: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TOCP-71041 ) I can`t submit two reviews on one item, so I go on here. ------------------------------------- BEATLES IN MONO (review 2) But why, oh WHY! hadn`t they put the Beatles Christmas Recordings 1963-1969 in BEATLES IN MONO box? Originally these vinyl EP`s were in mono and released officially. And now it would be great bonus to Beatles In Mono, made like Mono Masters, in white gatefold sleeve. It`s a pity... But let`s enjoy the bonuses what we got! And we got: 1. The single version of Love Me Do from ABSOLUTELY NEW vinyl recording which was found recently (compare it to pure-quality version of Past Masters` 1988 or Rarities LP) 2. Five PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN mono-mixes of Yellow Submarine album songs and Across The Universe. 3. Photo-booklet with detailed history of mono-recordings in Britain of 60`s and Beatles mono- albums. 4. Really ALL THE BEATLES MONO MIXES in one box (except of Christmas Recordings). So, go for second pressing of the Beatles In Mono box! As for me, the black-and-green OBI is made not with such a good taste, as first-pressing white-pale green OBI (with its gentle `early spring` gamma). But in the rest this is the same box. And, yes, this is limited edition. It won`t stay for sale for ages. Don`t think twice! Thank you guys for your attention and good night! ------------------------------------
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First! [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] Deluxe Edition [SHM-CD] [Limited Release]The Beatles Featuring Tony SheridanTHE BEST EDITION EVER!!!!!
Terrific edition of the first official Beatles LP `BEATLES` FIRST`. The best edition ever if you just have a look at it. What you got: 1. Three mini-LP sleeves (two versions of the Beatles` First album and mini-LP of Tony Sheridan` first album with Beatles songs) 2. Two Mono and Stereo remastered CD`s with bonuses 3. Booklet with photos and detailed story of Beatles Hamburg Recordings 4. OBI and high spirits!!!:))) I already have european 2 CD digipack of Beatles First from Polydor, but beleive me, nothing compares to japanese mini-vinyl re-edition. In european digisleeve there are no any mini-LP sleeves, and its cover doesn`t reproduces the original LP sleeve, as japanese edition does. At last, this mini-LP thrilogy was symbolically on sale from 090909 on. As it is the first Beatles album, you have to add it to your Beatles In Mono box`09 (and those who bought Beatles In Stereo`09 box may wish to have Beatles` First in digisleeve).
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The Beatles Box [16CD+DVD]THE BEATLESBUY ONLY JAPANESE STEREO-BOXES!
As I did. And compare them to pure quality of non-japanese ones. I personally prefer BEATLES IN MONO BOX (read my review HERE: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TOCP-71041 ) But if you want stereo-mixes, well-printed CD`s and sleeves, go for japanese box!
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The Beatles Mono Box [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]THE BEATLESI LOVE MY JAPANESE BEATLES MONO BOX!
I`ve ordered the first pressing of this box (white OBI) on 09.09.09. through CDJAPAN for $370,00 only (using my points), including shipping rate. Someone`s said: think twice, these boxes should cost less in a year or two. And in the end the second japanese pressing of MONO BOX (black OBI) costs almost $500,00 including shipping. And boxes from USA and Europe go for $350-400 on Ebay. So I said to myself: you was right! First: there is no better beatles box edition on LP or CD than the Beatles In Mono boxset. The 090909 mono box is more attractive, informative and of high-quality sound than Blue Box`1978, The Beatles Mono Collection` 1982, MFSL Box` 1981, Beatles Box` 1988, EP and Singles Collections on LP`s and CD`s and others. Second: there`s no better Beatles In Mono edition then the first pressing japanese edition. Well-known fact that the Mono boxes from USA or Europe are much worse than japanese boxes, though they`re `made in Japan` too. Yes, they were designed in Japan, but printed and assembled in Europe and USA (I`m not sure about the CD`s itself though). That`s why we have japanese Beatles In Mono boxes of absolutely perfect quality and defective in most cases editions from USA and Europe: glue on cardboard, crumpled corners of covers, pure colour-quality of Beatles photos. Just compare fresh and realistic photo on Rubber Soul from japanese mono box to pure dark yellow-green sleeve from europian and american boxes. Br-r-r-rrrr.... Shock! And everybody knows that there are no better CD`s than japanese ones, made for home market. I love the japanese booklet of lyrics too (not included in non-japanese boxes). All the songs are presented both in english and japanese, so I can look through the Beatles lyrics before going to bed. Nothing is so important for any rock-group than clever social texts. You can know more about the Beatles from their lyrics then from other sources. And here it is - Beatles book of lyrics from japanese Beatles In Mono. What else? There are nice EMI-Japan promo plastic boxes for Beatles In Mono you can purchase from Ebay. But, sorry guys, for JAPANESE boxes only! `Cause japanese boxes are much bigger than non-japanese ones. So, my congratulations to all who didn`t think twice and have added to their home collections japanese first press Beatles In Mono boxes in nice well-designed first press OBI of white and pale-green!
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The Beatles Capitol Albums Volume 2 [Cardboard Sleeve] Japan EditionThe BeatlesTHE BEST BEATLES CARDBOARD SLEEVE
NO WORDS!!! Yes, this box is just fantastic! Don`t waste your money on editions from USA and Europe - they don`t know how to do mini-LP`s. WHat more can I say? Only to add my voice to them, who is asking TOSHIBA-EMI to reissue the same briliant way THE CAPITOL ALBUMS VOLUME 1. And to continue this great job with: THE CAPITOL ALBUMS VOLUME 3 (there should be: YESTERDAY AND TODAY` 1966 (in butcher cover, of course), REVOLVER, SGT. PEPPER`S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND and MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR). THE CAPITOL ALBUMS VOLUME 4: WHITE ALBUM, YELLOW SUBMARINE, ABBEY ROAD, LET IT BE. THE CAPITOL ALBUMS VOLUME 5: A HARD DAY`S NIGHT, RARITIES (USA version), HEY JUDE, PAST MASTERS VOL. 1-2. Please, EMI-TOSHIBA, do us a favor!