| Title : Record Design for Japanese Releases of Western Music: The Unique World of Japan Seen in Singles and Obi Bands |
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| Publisher : Graphic-sha |
| ISBN : 978-4766127430 |
| Release Date : February 6, 2015 |
| List Price: \3,024 |
| Pages: 160p |
| Book Description: The uniquely Japanese designs of single jackets and LP obi strips found on Japanese editions of Western music records from the 50s to the 80s.
The rich typography of the lettering era and the distinctive worldview of Made in Japan created by outstanding Japanese titles still radiate a powerful charm.
This graphic book introduces Japanese titles, Japanese typography, and obi designs through approximately 800 illustrations.
It also includes an interview with Mr. Teppei Takeya, who designed Japanese Beatles singles and LP obi, as well as the Odeon label logo, at Toshiba EMI's Design Department.
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| chapter1 : Singles Edition |
| chapter2 : LP Jacket Edition |
| chapter3 : Japan-Exclusive LPs |
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| Title : The Complete Guide to Japanese Oldies Singles 1954?1964 |
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401635603 |
| Release Date : 2011/4/28 |
| List Price: \3,780 |
| Pages: 127p |
| Book Description: From the birth of rock ‘n’ roll to the eve of the Beatles. A major collection of color jackets, nearly complete with all rock & pop singles/EPs released in Japan from 1954 to 1964. Contents (from the “BOOK” database) |
| chapter1 : The Eve of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter2 : The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter3 : The Establishment of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter4 : American Pop |
| chapter5 : R&B |
| chapter6 : British/European Pop, Skiffle & Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter7 : Instrumental Electric, Surfing & Hot Rod |
| chapte8 : Special Edition |
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| Title : Analog Record Collection |
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401701407 |
| Release Date : 1998/12/10 |
| List Price: \4000 |
| Pages: 135p |
| Book Description: A meticulously curated selection from Jun Kamachi's vast record collection. Rock ‘n’ Roll & Oldies, R&B with beautiful designs, female pop singers, Phil Spector-related works, duets, rare albums from stars' unknown eras, Surfing/Hot Rod & Instrumentals, parody jackets, and more valuable records keep coming. Also impressive are 201 US single jacket sleeves from the 50s to the 80s, plus 100 single label designs. Contents (from the “BOOK” database) |
| chapter1 : Male Solo |
| chapter2 : The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter3 : The Establishment of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter4 : American Pop |
| chapter5 : R&B |
| chapter6 : British/European Pop, Skiffle & Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter7 : Instrumental Electric, Instrumental, Surfing, Hot Rod |
| chapter8 : Special Edition |
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| Title : The Singles Collection: 50's~80's―Kay?kyoku Wonderland
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| Publisher : Gun'y?sha Publishing |
| ISBN : 978-4876170494 |
| >Release Date : January 1983 |
| List Price: \1,200 |
| Pages: 127p |
| chapter1: The Great March of Reprints |
| chapter2 : Early 1960s |
| chapter3 : Late 1960s |
| chapter4 : Early 1970s |
| chapter5 : Tsutsumi Kyohei's Full-Force Contribution |
| chapter6 : The Idol Group's Peak |
| chapter7 : The Flowering Junior High Trio |
| chapter8 : Proof of the Idol Era's Revival |
| chapter9 : Everyone's Debut Album Special |
| chapter10 : Witness to 20 Years in the Kay? Music World |
| chapter11 : The Emergence of the New Big Three |
| Chapter 12: Johnny & Associates & Boy Idols |
| Chapter 13: Nabe Pro Female Singers |
| Chapter 14: Star Birth & Auditions |
| Chapter 15: Slim Singers & Seductive Singers |
| Chapter 16: B-List Female Idols |
| Chapter 17: Idol Groups |
| chapter18 : Former Idol, Now Actor |
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| Title : Pop Music Chronicle: 60's to 90's
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| Publisher : Aspect |
| ISBN : 978-4757200449 |
| Release Date : March 1998 |
| List Price: \1,200 |
| Pages: 239p |
| Book Description: A gift of music! A team of top-notch writers thoroughly guides you through 49 entries, from “Jazz Songs” to the “90's Idol Scene,” organized by era and genre. Contents (from the “BOOK” database) |
| chapter1 : The Dawn of Japanese Pop Music |
| Chapter 2: The Golden Age of Cover Pop |
| chapter3 : The Era of Electric Guitars and Youthful Kay?kyoku |
| chapter4 : GS I Love You |
| chapter5 : The Golden Age of Idol Pop |
| chapter6 : Kayokyoku - The Collapse of Its Myth |
| chapter7 : The Era of J-POP |
| chapter8 : Epilogue - Kayokyoku Love & Hate |
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| Title : Guide to Classic Japanese Pop Songs and Albums 1960's: 1960-1969 | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401751143 |
| Release Date : June 2, 2007 |
| List Price: \2,625 |
| Pages: 223p |
| Book Description: A complete guide to Japanese popular music through record jackets and reviews. Includes approximately 1,800 full-color jacket photos, about 200 disc reviews, and complete discographies by major artists. Content (from the “BOOK” database) |
| chapter1 : Approximately 1,800 full-color jacket photos |
| chapter2 : Approximately 200 disc reviews |
| chapter3 : Complete discographies by major singers |
| chapter4 : Kayokyoku History |
| chapter5 : Artist Profiles |
| chapter6 : Interviews |
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| Title : Guide to Classic Japanese Pop Songs and Albums: 1970s (1970-1979) | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| >ISBN : 4401751035 |
| Release Date : November 5, 2005 |
| List Price: \2,625 |
| Pages: 223p |
| Book Description: Approximately 1,700 full-color jacket photos. Approximately 1,000 disc reviews. Complete discographies by major artists. Edited by Hotwax, covering everything about 70s pop music! The definitive book on Japanese pop songs. Contents (from the “BOOK” database) |
| chapter1 : Approximately 1,700 full-color jacket photos |
| chapter2 : Approximately 1000 Disc Reviews |
| chapter3 : Complete Discographies by Major Artist |
| chapter4 : Singer |
| chapter5 : Special Feature |
| chapter5-1 : Stage 101 |
| chapter5-2 : Star Birth |
| chapter5-3 : Boys |
| chapter5-4 : Bands & Groups |
| chapter5-5 : Girls & Groups |
| chapter5-6 : Another Side of Girl Singers |
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| Title : Japanese Edition: 60s Rock LP Guide - Western Music Edition
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 4401619927 |
| Release Date : 2006/03 |
| List Price: \3,990 |
| Pages: 293p |
| Book Description: Features all Japanese LP releases with obi strips from the 1960s that captivated young people, including those by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. This visual guide to 60s rock also presents historical discoveries, such as the analysis of previously mysterious “symbols.” Content (from the “MARK” database) |
| chapter1 : BIG3/The Beatles/The Rolling Stones/The Beach Boys |
| chapter1-1 : Toshiba's Alphabet & Obi Evolution History |
| chapter1-2 : Research on Toshiba's Press Marks |
| chapter2 : Electric Instrumental, Surfing Hot Rods |
| chapter3 : British |
| chapter4 : USA |
| chapter5 : Other Countries Rock |
| chapter6 : Solo & Duo |
| chapter7 : Another Side of 60's LP |
| chapter8 : Column |
| chapter8-1 : Verification of the Japanese Release of Beatles Japanese Edition LPs 1 |
| chapter8-2 : The Vanished “Volume 5” and the Emerging Reissue |
| chapter8-3 : The Hot Rod Obi That Flew Away |
| chapter8-4 : Verification 2: The Japanese Release of Beatles Japanese Edition LPs |
| chapter8-5 : The Black “Batman” LP and the Gold-Striped “In Japan” |
| chapter8-6 : The “CZ Sale” That Raises More Questions |
| chapter8-7 : Jimi Hendrix's Glam-Tech Transformation |
| chapter8-8 : Competition Disc Scenes Episode 12 “With OB!!” |
| chapter8-9 : Competition Disc Scenes Episode 13 “Magazine Time Machine” |
| chapter8-10 : Race Track Scenes Episode 14 “The Red and Black Beatles” |
| chapter9 : 60s Rock LP List |
| chapter10 : Index |
| chapter11 : Afterword |
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| Title : Premium Records Encyclopedia図鑑
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 4-401-61696-0 |
| Release Date : October 10, 2001 |
| List Price: \3,400 |
| Pages: 144p |
| Book Description: Features 3,500 premium Japanese rock & pop records, including Elvis & rockabilly, the Three Girls and 1950s jazz girls, Showa 30s (1955-1964) kay?kyoku (pop songs) and TV theme songs. Includes color reproductions of all 1,400 original release jackets.
Content (from the “MARK” database) |
| chapter1 : Ultra-Rare Gallery |
| chapter1-2 : What is an Ultra-Rare Record? |
| chapter1-3 : Elvis & Rockabilly |
| chapter1-4 : The Three Girls and 1950s Jazz Girls |
| chapter1-5 : Showa 30s (1955-1964) Kayokyoku & TV Theme Songs |
| chapter1-6 : White Doo-Wop & Teen Pop |
| chapter1-7 : Miko and Her CircleCover Pops |
| chapter1-8 : Soundtracks & French Pops |
| chapter1-9 : Electric Instrumental, Surfing, Hot Rods |
| chapter1-10 : The Coexistence of R&B and Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter1-11 : The Beatles and the Apple Label |
| chapter1-12 : The British Invasion |
| chapter1-13 : Dylan and 60s American Rock |
| chapter1-14 : Cult GS |
| chapter1-15 : Psychedelic & Progressive Rock |
| chapter1-16 : 70s Rock and the Rise of Punk Rock |
| chapter1-17 : Showa 40s Folk & Rock |
| chapter1-18 : Niagara and Showa 50s J-Pop |
| chapter2 : Extra Edition |
| chapter2-1 : Banned Albums, Promotional Albums, and Error Covers |
| chapter2-2 : Japanese-Only Covers |
| chapter2-4 : Phantom Debut Record and Pseudonym Singles |
| chapter2-5 : 10-Inch Records with Obi Strips |
| chapter2-6 : Illustrated Covers |
| chapter2-7 : Christmas and the Jukebox |
| chapter2-8 : Sexy & Pheromones |
| chapter2-9 : Modified Records and Re-sewn Obi Strips |
| chapter3 : History of Uncovering Domestic Independent Releases |
| chapter4 : Obi Gallery |
| chapter5 : Man-kyu Records |
| chapter5-1 : What are Man-kyu Records? |
| chapter5-2 : Rockabilly (Western-style covers), Cover Pops |
| chapter5-3 : Kayokyoku, Jazz/Soundtrack/Latin-style Covers, etc. |
| chapter5-4 : GS-related |
| chapter5-5 : 1960s Folk Rock / Niagara |
| chapter5-6 : 1960s Rock / Electric / Surf / Hot Rod |
| chapter5-7 : Beatles & Apple Connection |
| chapter5-8 : 1970s Rock, Punk, New Wave |
| chapter5-9 : Top 100 List |
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| Title : The Complete Showa-Era Pop Record Collection―Immortal Masterpieces! A Collector's Paradise for Analog Records
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| Publisher : Byakuya Shobo |
| ISBN : 4-89367-823-3 |
| Release Date : 2003/02/10 |
| List Price: \3,800 |
| Pages: 129p |
| Book Description: Features approximately 2000 major album covers of analog records containing legendary Showa-era music. This volume compiles the world of Japanese popular songs?melodies that soothed the hearts of the Japanese people from the postwar recovery through the high-growth era. Content (from the “MARK” database) |
| chapter1 : Showa Kay? Big Star Discography |
| chapter2 : Showa Kay? Super Hit Parade |
| chapter3 : The Big Three ~ New Big Three, and Others |
| chapter4 : Kay? Sound in Full Bloom! |
| chapter5 : The Greats ~ Mood Chorus |
| chapter6 : The Standard-Bearers of Kay? Pops |
| chapter7 : Variety of Kay?kyoku Masterpieces |
| chapter8 : Idols! Idols!! Idols!!! |
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| Title : The King's Record
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| Publisher : Doshobo Publishing |
| ISBN : 4-8103-7698-2 |
| Release Date : May 17, 2000 |
| List Price: \1,600 |
| Pages: 187p |
| Book Description: The single records known as “donut discs” are the ultimate collectible items, both for their size and the beauty of their jackets. This book focuses on introducing not only hit songs, but also records that are unlikely to be released on CD in the future. Contents (from the “MARK” database) |
| chapter1 : CULTURE |
| chapter1-1 : The Merits and Demerits of the GS Boom, etc. |
| chapter2 : TELEVISION |
| chapter2-1 : A Brief History of Impersonation, etc. |
| chapter3 : VARIETY-1 |
| chapter3-1 : Black Cat and Dango, etc. |
| chapter4 : LEISURE |
| chapter4-1 : Drive-A-Go-Go and Others |
| chapter5 : THE STAR |
| chapter5-1 : The Big Three and Rhythm Kay?, etc. |
| chapter6 : VARIETY-2 |
| chapter6-1 : Enchanting Mood Chorus, etc. |
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| Title : Rare Single Disc Heaven: Western Music Edition
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| Publication : SHINKOU Music corporation |
| ISBN : 4-401-70117-6 |
| Date : August 4, 1996 |
| Price : 2100yen |
| Page : 129p |
| Book Description:A collection of 1800 Japanese single jackets of British and American rock and pop music from the 1950s to the 1970s. Photographs of each jacket,
Each jacket photo, artist's name, Japanese title, English title, label name, release date, record number, release date in Japan, and appraisal price are listed. An index at the end of the book lists the artists and their titles. Contents (from "BOOK" database) |
| chapter1 : The Arrival of Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter1-1 : Elvis and Rock ‘n’ Roll |
| chapter1-2 : 50's Collection |
| chapter1-3 : Teenage Idols and 60's Pop |
| chapter1-4 : R&B-Influenced Pop |
| chapter1-5 : 60's American Pop |
| chapter1-6 : 60s Girl Singers |
| chapter1-7 : The Beach Boys and Surfing Hot Rods |
| chapter1-8 : World Instrumental Bands |
| chapter2 : The Beatles and the Liverpool Sound |
| chapter2-1 : Everything About the Beatles |
| chapter2-2 : The Beatles Family |
| chapter2-3 : The Beatles' Followers |
| chapter2-4 : The Stones and R&B Bands |
| chapter2-5 : Mod-Style Beat Bands |
| chapter2-6 : B-C Class British Bands |
| chapter2-7 : E. Clapton and the White Bluesmen |
| chapter3 : Folk Rock and Psychedelia |
| chapter3-1 : Bob Dylan and Folk Rock |
| chapter3-2 : R&B and Blue-Eyed Soul |
| chapter3-3 : American Beat Challenging the Beatles |
| chapter3-4 : The Psychedelic Movement |
| chapter3-5 : Hard Rock and Progressive Rock |
| chapter4 : Hit Songs from 70s Albums |
| chapter4-1 : CSN&Y and Singer-Songwriters |
| chapter4-2 : From the American South to the West Coast |
| chapter4-3 : Glamorous Rock Artists |
| chapter4-4 : Other 70's Hit Tunes |
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| Title : Rare Single Disc Heaven: Japanese Music Edition
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| Publication : SHINKOU Music corporation |
| ISBN : 4-401-70118-6 |
| Date : October 10, 1996 |
| Price : 2100yen |
| Page : 137p |
| Book Description:A collection of Japanese pop single jackets from the 1960s to the 1980s. Classified by decade or genre,
The book is categorized by decade or genre, and includes photographs of the single jackets along with the name of the artist, songwriter, and a brief commentary, as well as the appraised price as of August 1996. An index listing artists and their song titles is included at the end of the book. |
| chapter1 : Cover Version and Original Songs |
| chapter1-1 : Rockabilly Teen Pop |
| chapter1-2 : Twist, Surfing, Liverpool |
| chapter1-3 : The Golden Age of Original Pops |
| chapter1-4 : Actresses Sing |
| chapter1-5 : Actors Sing |
| chapter1-6 : Intellectuals Sing |
| chapter1-7 : Entertainers Sing |
| chapter1-8 : World Instrumental Bands |
| chapter1-9 : Japanese Christmas |
| chapter1-10 : Youth Songs / Rhythm Songs / Electric Songs / GS Songs |
| chapter1-12 : Solo Youth - Yuzo Kayama |
| chapter1-13 : New Rhythm Sold in Japan |
| chapter1-14 : Trends in ML Magazine Popularity Polls 1958-68 |
| chapter2 : Group Sounds and Japanese-Style Pops |
| chapter2-1 : Electric Instrumentals/GS/Garage Folk |
| chapter2-2 : Cult GS/College Pops |
| chapter2-3 : 60's Beat Girls |
| chapter2-4 : Charm & Glamour |
| chapter2-5 : Early Folk and Rock 1 |
| chapter2-6 : Early Folk and Rock 2 |
| chapter2-7 : Soft Rock & Chorus of the Expo Era |
| chapter2-8 : Groove Kay?kyoku |
| chapter2-9 : Meaningless Kay? Songs |
| chapter3 : The Emergence of 70s Young Idols |
| chapter3-1 : Early 70s: The Golden Age of Idols |
| chapter3-2 : The New Big Three and Male Idols |
| chapter3-3 : Star Birth: Idols Born from Auditions |
| chapter3-4 : Late 70s Idols & B-Grade Idols |
| chapter3-5 : Idol Groups |
| chapter3-6 : Everything About Kenji Sawada |
| chapter4 : 80s-Style Idols and the End of the Golden Age |
| chapter4-1 : The Idol Revival |
| chapter4-2 : 1980s B-Grade Idols |
| chapter4-3 : The 1980s Male “Anything-Goes” Idols |
| chapter4-4 : From Onyanko Club to Chisato Moritaka |
| chapter4-5 : Bonus: Rare, Promo, and Non-Commercial Releases |
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| Title : The Golden Age of Hit Parade
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| Publication : SHINKOU Music corporation |
| 1955-1970 |
| ISBN : 4-401-70130-5 |
| Date : July 31, 1997 |
| Price : 2000yen |
| Page : 140p |
| Book Description:The "Hit Parade Golden Age," a 16-year period when pop music played on the radio created new trends, is reconstructed through charts of the time and introduction of Japan's own Western music hits.
A history of Western pop music in Japan, illustrated with numerous jacket photographs. Contents (from "MARK" database) |
| chapter1 : Rare Jacket Collection |
| chapter2 : The History of Hit Parade and Major Charts of the Era |
| chapter2-1 : Japan's First Hit Parade Program |
| chapter2-2 : Western Pop Music Popular with Japanese Audiences< |
| chapter2-3 : The Final Hit Parade Program |
| chapter3 : 250 Western Hits Unique to Japan |
| chapter3-1 : 1955-1970 |
| chapter4 : Hit Song Lists by Decade and American Hits 40 |
| chapter4-1 : Japanese Popular Hits and American Hits 40 |
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| Title : Nostalgic Record Jacket Collection
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| Publication : KINDAI EIGA-SYA |
| ISBN : 4-7648-1622-9 |
| Date : December 5, 1989 |
| Price : 2500yen |
| chapter1 : Hibari Misora |
| chapter2 : Yujiro Ishihara |
| chapter3 : Momoe Yamaguchi |
| chapter4 : Pink Lady |
| chapter5 : Shibugaki-tai |
| chapter7 : Showa Pop Music History: Pre-War Edition |
| chapter8 : Pre-War to Post-War Collection |
| chapter9 : Wonderful Faces in Records |
| chapter10 : Have You Heard This Story? |
| chapter11 : History of Showa-Era Popular Songs: Postwar Edition |
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| Title : Record Jacket Collection |
| Publication : GAKKEN |
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| ISBN : -- |
| Date : March 15, 1987 |
| Price : 980yen |
| chapter1 : How to enjoy a record jacket |
| chapter2 : Jazz Record Jacket |
| chapter3 : Rock Record Jacket |
| chapter4 : Black Music Jackets |
| chapter5 : Popular Record Jackets |
| chapter6 : Label Design |
