The Reissue Thread!

Good selection of edits and fair enough too considering it was the versions we're getting that were released in Japan itself. Am most excited about finally getting this on CD!

 

It was on the CD Single.

 

I am still hoping there will be a Dead Or Alive Japanese Singles Collection set released.

 

Looks brilliant! Do we know something like this likely to have customs slapped on top if imported to the UK?

 

I ordered from WOW HD and there are no import charges (they add them) or postage for that matter. If you order from Amazon Japan they add the tax and it's normally quick delivery (the link is hidden and I can't seem to find it).

Janet Jackson Japanese Singles Collection - Japanese 2 x SHM-CD w/ DVD [Import] With DVD, Super-High Material CD, Japan - Import on WOW HD

 

I know, but never have owned that on CD single from back in the day, so win win for me!

 

Yes to this! A no-brainer given how huge they were in Japan, surely? New Dead Or Alive product of any kind would be very welcome, but a Japanese Singles Collection would be wonderful.

 

Manic Street Preachers' Know Your Enemy 2CD, 3CD, 2LP out on 9 September. It has been remixed and re-arranged into the double album that it was originally supposed to be in 2000 and includes b-sides and 2 previously unreleased tracks. The first of them, "Rosebud" is out now.

Spoiler: Track listing

Disc 1: Door to the River [“more conciliatory, reflective”]

1. The Year of Purification
2. Ocean Spray
3. So Why So Sad (Avalanches Sean Penn Mix)
4. Door to the River [released on Forever Delayed compilation]
5. Rosebud [previously unreleased]
6. Just a Kid [Ocean Spray b-side]
7. His Last Painting [previously unreleased original mix?]
8. Let Robeson Sing
9. Groundhog Days [Ocean Spray b-side]
10. Epicentre
    + CD/digital bonus tracks:
11. His Last Painting (Tom Lord-Alge Mix) [album version?]
12. Epicentre (Tom Lord-Alge Mix)
13. So Why So Sad (KYE Version) [album version]
14. Royal Correspondent

Disc 2: Solidarity [“aggressive, rapid fire”]

1. Intravenous Agnostic
2. Found That Soul (Tom Lord-Alge Mix) [mix not indicated on LP track listing]
3. We Are All Bourgeois Now [originally a hidden track]
4. Freedom of Speech Won't Feed My Children
5. The Convalescent
6. Baby Elian
7. Masses Against the Classes [standalone single]
8. My Guernica
9. Studies in Paralysis [previously unreleased]
10. Dead Martyrs
11. Wattsville Blues
12. Miss Europa Disco Dancer
    + CD/digital bonus tracks:
13. Fear of Motion [Let Robeson Sing b-side]
14. Pedestal [So Why So Sad b-side]
15. Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel [Let Robeson Sing b-side]
16. Locust Valley [Found That Soul b-side]
17. Masking Tape [Let Robeson Sing b-side]
18. Ballad of the Bangkok Novotel [Found That Soul b-side]
19. Little Trolls [Ocean Spray b-side]

Disc 3: Demos [3CD Book only]

1. Ocean Spray (Studio Demo)
2. So Why So Sad (Cassette Demo)
3. Door to the River (Cassette Demo)
4. His Last Painting (Air Version Home Cassette Demo)
5. Let Robeson Sing (Home Cassette Demo)
6. Groundhog Days (Home Cassette Demo)
7. Epicentre (Cassette Demo)
8. Intravenous Agnostic (Home Cassette Demo)
9. Freedom of Speech Won't Feed My Children (Studio Demo)
10. The Convalescent (Studio Rehearsal Demo)
11. His Last Elian (Studio Demo)
12. Masses Against the Classes (Studio Demo)
13. My Guernica No 1 (Home Acoustic Demo)
14. My Guernica (Studio Demo)
15. Dead Martyrs (Home Cassette Demo)
16. Wattsville Blues (Home Cassette Demo)

https://store.manicstreetpreachers.com/

 

Cherry Red Records are meant to be releasing some previously unreleased early DOA / Pete Burns tracks at some point this year. I wonder if there is anything left in the vaults after the release of Fan The Flame
(Part 2): The Resurrection?

 

Due August 12th, Now That's What I Call Power Ballads

 

Amazon Japan link for the Janet Jackson set in case anyone needs it.

I have ordered it from Amazon UK as it's the least hassle (UK VAT deducted, Irish VAT added, free postage and no more surprise charges)

 

Although I was a bit bulked out by paying over £50 via Amazon UK for the Janet Japanese singles set, I think it is more than worth it overall.

 

Is there a risk of charges if you order from Japan?

 

Temporarily out of stock. On Amazon Jp…

 

New movie tune compilation in September.

The 3rd disc tracklisting
12. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave (From Pretty In Pink)
13. Suzanne Vega ft. Joe Jackson - Left Of Center (From Pretty In Pink)
14. The Psychedelic Furs - Pretty in Pink (From Pretty In Pink)

Pretty in pink had a great soundtrack.

 

Charges should be the least of your worries.
The package being rejected by An Post is the primary problem.
Since last year, I have had airmail packages from Japan, USA and UK (all non-EU countries) returned to sender due to "failed electronic customs clearance"

Simple solution
Japan - only order if seller ships via courier (Fedex / DHL). You pay the VAT & a handling charge but you get the package.
USA - only order from Amazon US or Ebay if seller uses Global Shipping Programme. You pay the VAT & get ripped off on the postage but you get the package.
UK - only order from Amazon UK (safest) or Ebay if seller uses Global Shipping Programme. You pay the VAT & get ripped off on the postage but you get the package. Occasionally will risk a low value item from Discogs.

 

Many thanks for the information. I still have a preference for CDs.

 

My #1 album (and complete obsession) this week, 36 years ago.

 

One of the best, those you mentioned plus New Order, Echo and the Bunnymen, the Smiths… brilliant

 

Amazon Japan seem to be very good. They add the VAT to your order. They are also very fast with delivery. I've had an order in 2 days from dispatch from them.