{"product_id":"japan-tin-drum-lp-110826-den00001815","title":"Japan - Tin Drum - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin, Virgin Records Ltd., Virgin Records Ltd., Chadwick Nomis Ltd., Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., Utopia Studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e V2209\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapan’s Tin Drum stands out for its intricate blend of art-pop and new wave, showcasing a meticulous approach to songwriting and arrangement that invites focused listening. The album’s atmospheric textures and precise rhythms evoke a sense of refined exoticism, with tracks like \"Ghosts\" and \"Canton\" highlighting the band’s subtle fusion of Eastern motifs and Western synth-driven soundscapes. Fans of contemporaries such as Gary Numan, Roxy Music, and Talk Talk will find familiar threads woven throughout, making Tin Drum a compelling album within the early ’80s sonic landscape. This 1981 vinyl pressing offers a chance to experience the album as it was heard near its original moment, presented on a single LP that invites close attention to its detailed production. The record is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning it maintains a glossy surface with only minor, light marks that shouldn’t interfere with playback. Given the album’s precision and layered sound, having a clean, well-preserved vinyl is particularly important here—after all, Tin Drum’s subtlety demands more than just background noise. It’s a pressing that suits those who appreciate music that rewards careful, repeated listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan - Tin Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Art Of Parties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalking Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill Life In Mobile Homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisions Of China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSons Of Pioneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantonese Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQ6nP2dhmfY\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/71R4tl3qYgZVvdlwE7Fxs6\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1981","offer_id":68120859345212,"sku":"DEN00001815","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NzYzOS5qcGVn.jpg?v=1794097926","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/japan-tin-drum-lp-110826-den00001815","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}