Japan - Ghosts

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Review by Nahum Mendoza

The album Ghosts by Japan is a masterpiece of atmospheric and experimental music. Released in 1982, this album is a departure from the band's earlier, more upbeat sound, and is a foray into a more introspective and haunting style. The album is full of ethereal soundscapes, intricate rhythms, and intricate melodies that transport the listener to a dreamlike realm.

The album opens with the title track "Ghosts," which sets the tone for the entire album. The song is a minimalist masterpiece, with a simple piano melody that is gradually joined by eerie synths and percussion. The lyrics are sparse but evocative, and frontman David Sylvian's haunting vocals are the perfect complement to the music.

The album continues with "The Art of Parties," a more upbeat track that still maintains the atmospheric quality of the album. The song features a driving rhythm and intricate percussion, and the lyrics are a biting commentary on the superficiality of social events.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Canton," a moody instrumental piece that showcases the band's mastery of atmosphere and mood, and "Still Life in Mobile Homes," a haunting ballad that features some of Sylvian's most emotive vocals.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Visions Of China3:38
The Art Of Parties (Version)5:18
Ghosts3:55

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Catalog Numbers

  • VS472-12
  • 104 221, 104 221-100
  • VS 472
  • VS472
  • CDT 11
  • 104221
  • VSY472, VSY 472
  • VS 472, VS472
  • 0602537541881
  • VS 472-12, VS472-12
  • Д60 1047
  • VINX 854

Labels

  • Virgin
  • Virgin, Universal Music Group International
  • буд кон

Listen online

  • escuchar en línea
  • écouter en ligne
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online anhören

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • 7"
  • Promo
  • Misprint
  • CD
  • Mini
  • Picture Disc
  • Limited Edition
  • Reissue
  • Flexi-disc
  • 5½"
  • Single Sided
  • Mono
  • Unofficial Release
  • Light-Blue Acetate

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Virgin Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)Virgin Records Ltd.
Published ByChadwick Nomis Ltd.
Mastered AtUtopia Studios
Record CompanyAriola Eurodisc GmbH
Recorded AtHammersmith Odeon
Pressed BySonopress
Licensed ThroughVirgin Holdings Ltd.
Manufactured ByCBS Records Australia Limited
Made ByCBS Records Australia Limited
Lacquer Cut AtThe Town House
Glass Mastered AtDADC Austria
Distributed ByDischi Ricordi S.p.A.

Credits

RoleCredit
CoverSylvian
Photography ByYuka Fujii
TypographyKen
Written-ByD. Sylvian
SleeveSylvian
Mastered ByÅ
ProducerJapan
EngineerSteve Nye
DesignKen
Lacquer Cut ByPorky

Notes

  • ℗ 1981 © 1982 Virgin Records Limited
  • ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Ltd
  • There is a UK pressing of this 12" single with the incorrect track times printed on the labels and another UK version of this 12" single which was 'Mastered At' 'The Town House'.
  • David Rhodes courtesy of Self Control Limited
  • Published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • This version comes in a glossy sleeve.
  • Chadwick Nomis Ltd. /Virgin Music (Publ.) Ltd. / April Musikvlg. GmbH.
  • Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH, München
  • _____________
  • The B-side is a live version of The Art Of Parties, recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon during the 1981 winter tour.
  • ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Sound recording made by Virgin Records Ltd. - first published ℗ in U.K. 1981.
  • ℗1981 ©1982 Virgin Records Limited (on sleeve only)
  • ℗1981 Virgin Records Ltd. (on labels only)
  • This pressing has the incorrect track times printed on the labels. 'Ghosts' is listed as 5:18 and 'The Art Of Parties (Version)' at 3:55. A correct pressing is available as seen here: Ghosts. There is also a version of this 12" single which was 'Mastered At' 'The Town House', that version is here: Ghosts.
  • David Rhodes courtesy of Self Control Ltd.
  • Published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd. / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • ℗ 1981 © 1982 Virgin Records Limited.
  • A pressing of this 12" single exists with the incorrect track times printed on the labels: Japan - Ghosts. Another UK version of this 12" single which was pressed with Lacquer Cut At Utopia Studios also exists : Japan - Ghosts
  • This UK 12" Vinyl single has different Matrix # compared to VS472-12. Another pressing of this 12" single exists with the incorrect track times printed on the labels.
  • Published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd./Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Metalwork by CBS, Aston Clinton
  • Released in a mini cardboard sleeve.
  • © 1982 Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Made in Austria. Mastered by DADC, Austria.
  • All Tracks published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd./ Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Released to promote CD reissues of Japan's Virgin albums. As this is a 3" CD there is a warning printed on the back of the sleeve; 'Adaptors May Not Work On All Machines'.
  • First pressings of the 7" Single were incorrectly labelled. The track length for 'Ghosts' was printed as 5:18 and 'The Art of Parties', as 3:55. The sleeve was printed in a thick shiny card, whereas the second release, Ghosts was printed in matt paper.
  • There is a UK pressing of this 12" single with the incorrect track times printed on the labels and another UK version of this 12" single which was 'Mastered At' 'Utopia Studios'.
  • This pressing has the incorrect track times printed on the labels. 'Ghosts' is listed as 5:18 and 'The Art Of Parties (Version)' at 3:55. Mastered at Utopia Studios which is identified by ƱTOPIA etched into the vinyl.
  • Another pressing with incorrect times but no mention of who cut the lacquer also exists.
  • Ed. Chadwick Nomis Ltd. / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
  • Made in France
  • The label on the vinyl lists the running time for 'Ghosts' as 3.50, instead of 3.55 and 'The Art of Parties' as 5.32, instead of 5.18.
  • The b-side is a live version of 'The Art Of Parties' recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon during the 1981 winter tour.
  • ℗ & © 1982 Virgin Records Limited
  • Comes in a stickered PVC sleeve.
  • B is called "Art Of Parties (Version)" on sticker.
  • Made in New Zealand.
  • First pressings of the New Zealand 7" Single were incorrectly labelled. The track length for 'Ghosts' was printed as 5:18 and 'The Art of Parties', as 3:55. This version was issued with Virgin standard red/green inserts.
  • ℗ 1981 Virgin Records Limited is on Side B of the disc.
  • ℗ 2013 Virgin Records Limited & © 2013 Virgin Records Limited is on the sticker.
  • Comparing to the original picture disc the differences are:
  • 1) No track times shown on Side B
  • 2) All references to the old catalogue number have been removed
  • 3) The image is grey on the new version rather than slightly sepia-toned on the original - though this may be due to ageing.
  • 4) The text on Side B is enlarged compared to the original, probably because the track times no longer need to be shown.
  • First pressings of the New Zealand 12" single were incorrectly labelled. The track length for Ghosts was printed as 5:18 and The Art of Parties, as 3:55 and came with Virgin standard red/green labels.
  • The New Zealand 12" was released with the UK picture sleeve and included a sticker indicating "Imported Cover. Special. Very Limited Edition".
  • A 5" Flexi-Disc manufactured in Russia by some obscure plant in the 90's in Limited Quantities. These were manufactured in different colours; this edition being a Light-Blue Acetate and single-sided; there is no B-side.
  • The song is 'Japan' and has been taken from the 1981 recording of the Album Tin Drum. However, neither the Acetate nor Paper-Sleeve has the markings 'Live'. The sound of the recording is quite average and mono.
  • The Light-Blue Acetate comes with a simple greyscale cover which has been printed on plain paper. This is a Collectors' item for Completists who must have literally everything 'JAPAN'; this is NOT a record for digital sound lovers or glossy covers admirers.
  • There are also copies of this 7" that incorrectly list the track length for Ghosts as being 5.18 and Art of Parties as 3.55: Ghosts
  • Made in Italy
  • Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.P.A.
  • Published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd. /Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): VS-472-12-A3 ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): VS 472-12 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched (2 3 D stamped), variant 2): VS-472-12-A3 ƱTOPIA 2 3 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched (2 2 A stamped), variant 2): VS 472-12 B1 2 2 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): VS-472-12-A4 Ʊ
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 3): VS 472-12 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched (2 D stamped), variant 4): VS-472-12-A3 ƱTOPIA 2 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched (A stamped), variant 4): VS 472-12 B2 A
  • Label Code: LC 3098
  • Rights Society: GEMA STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): S 104 221 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): S 104 221 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): DS 104221 A-1/82S I Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): DS 104221 B-1/82S I Made in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX201406
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX201407
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): A MX201406 VS472-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): A MX201407 VS472-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A matrix label): VS472-12a
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B matrix label): VS472-12b
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, variant 1): VS-472-12 - A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, variant 1): VS 472-12 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, variant 2): VS-472-12 - A4
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, variant 2): VS 472-12 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, [< stamped], variant 3): VS-472-12 - A3 ƱTOPIA <
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, [1 < stamped], variant 3): VS 472-12 B1 1 <
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 1): VS 47212 A-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 1): VS 47212 B-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Variation 2): VS 47212 A-4U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Variation 2): VS 47212 B-1U-1-1
  • Other: TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): VS-472-12-A4
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): VS 472-12-B2
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side label): VS 472a
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side label): VS 472b
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, hand etched): VS 472-A1 CP ƱTOPIA D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, hand etched): VS-472-B1 CP D
  • Barcode (Text): 5 012980 001125
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5012980001125
  • Matrix / Runout: CDT-11 12A1 MASTERED BY DADC AUSTRIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variation 1): VS·472·A3 ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variation 1): VS·472·B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variation 2): VS·472·A4 ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variation 2): VS·472·B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variation 3): VS-472 - A4 ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variation 3): VS - 472 - 2B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped, variation 1): VS 47212 A-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped, variation 1): VS 47212 B-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped, variation 2): VS 47212 A-4U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped, variation 2): VS 47212 B-1U-1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): A PORKY PRIME CUT.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): TOWN HOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): VS-472-12 - A3 ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): VS 472-12 B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 824 V 104221 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 824 V 104221 B
  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Rights Society: SDRM
  • Rights Society: SACD
  • Rights Society: SGDL
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout): VSP 472 A-10 ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout): VSP472 B-10 ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Both sides, stamped): TOWNHOUSE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): VS472-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): VS472-B
  • Barcode: 0602537541881
  • Label Code: LC03098
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): BD 265 74-01 A1 3754188
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): BD 265 74-01 B1 3754188
  • Rights Society: SDRM BIEM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side One): VS 472·12 A·
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Two): VS 472·12 B·
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched. Var. 1): VS • 472 • A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched. Var. 1): VS • 472 • 2B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched. Var. 2): VS-472-A4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched. Var. 2): VS-472-2B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched. Var. 3): VS-472-A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched. Var. 3): VS-472-B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped. Var. 3): ⋀
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched. Var. 4): VS-472-A4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched. Var. 4): VS-472-B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched. Var. 5): VS-472-A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched. Var. 5): VS-472-B3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, all variants): ƱTOPIA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): VINX 854 - 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): VINX 854 - 2

About Japan

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New wave, art rock, synth pop band, formed in London, England in early 1974. Japan comprised David Sylvian (vocals), his brother Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Mick Karn (saxophone/bass). Rob (Robert) Dean joined the line-up as guitarist and the band subsequently won a recording contract with the German record company Ariola-Hansa. Eminently unfashionable in the UK punk era, they first found success in Japan. After three albums with Ariola-Hansa, they switched to Virgin Records in 1980 and found their fortunes dramatically improving thanks to the surge of popularity in the New Romantic movement. Japan's androgynous image made them suddenly fashionable and they registered several UK Top 20 singles. Their albums Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980) and Tin Drum (1981) were also well received. Rob Dean left the band after Gentlemen Take Polaroids but continued working with the band for one more tour thereafter. Disagreements between Karn and Sylvian undermined the band's progress just as they were achieving some long-overdue success, and they split in late 1982. The members diversified into collaborative work and solo careers, reuniting (minus Dean) in 1991 for a project under the moniker of Rain Tree Crow.

Name Vars

  • J-Pan
  • ¸ãÑó

Aliases

  • Rain Tree Crow

Members

  • David Sylvian
  • Mick Karn
  • Masami Tsuchiya
  • Steve Jansen
  • Richard Barbieri
  • Rob Dean
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Summary by Nahum Mendoza

Ghosts is a stunning album that showcases Japan's talent for creating intricate and evocative music. It is a must-listen for fans of atmospheric and experimental music, and is sure to transport the listener to another realm.