Japanese Best of Janis Ian

[Helge]

I found these posts on the Vinyl section of audioasylum.com. Comments, anyone?

-- Helge


Posted by Jeff TOJ (A) on March 28, 2007 at 20:45:17

Came across a dang M/M- copy of a Best of Janis Ian, Japanese pressing, with Obi, and my daughter just noticed, it's SIGNED on the front cover. I can't find anything similar online. I'm not looking to sell it, but wondering if it's special.

Jeff TOJ

I like it. I like it a lot.

In Reply to: Janis Ian - Japan Vinyl - Help! posted by Jeff TOJ on March 28, 2007 at 20:45:17:

in my opinion, an autograph is only special if it had meaning to me -- i.e., if i was personally involved. as a buyer, i would likely pay less for an autographed copy of something (why do i want something that simply has an artist's signature on it.... or, worse, says "dear "?).

i think i'm in the minority, though.

In Reply to: depends... posted by analog guy on March 28, 2007 at 22:38:06:

maybe you're not in the minority; i agree with you.

in this particular case, i can't find any info on this release, and the sonics are in the top 5% of anything i've heard on my system. just awesome.

Jeff TOJ

I like it. I like it a lot.

[Kathleen Brogan]

I have at least one of them. The Japanese also released it on CD, and had it distributed in Australia as well. I also have a European LP.

[Kathleen Brogan]

And.....my new avatar is what the album cover looks like. It's actually a copy of the CD front, but minus the obi strip, that's exactly what it looks like

Track listing is:

Side A
Will you dance
Love is Blind
Jesse
I would like to dance
In the Winter
Stars

Side B
At Seventeen
Between the Lines
Take to the Sky
Bright Lights & Promises
Miracle Row/Maria

I just checked my stock and I have 2 of the Japanese ones. One is missing the OBI strip. I also have the CD. Tracks on the CD aren't exactly the same as on the Japanese vinyl, but the artwork matches. The Japanese and Dutch went all out with Janis' things. I have a vast collection of '45's with gorgeously glorius and vibrant color picture sleeves, and I also have Japanese mail order albums, and special 2 disc vinyl sets. Hope this helps without the TMI effect!

[Helge]

Thanks.

I'll use the occasion to post a link to this forum on the Vinyl Asylum.

[Kathleen Brogan]

Just noticed one up for auction on Ebay.

[Kathleen Brogan]

and, my avatar doesn't match now!

[gisli]

They say that the best vinyl to buy are the ones pressed in Japan and the ones marked DJ-copy. Much better quality.

Wonder if it is the same with cd´s?