Japan - ep.93 The Vinyl Thread

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Alban Low and DJ EEEE. This week we play Japanese vinyl from the 1960s, 70s and 80s on The Vinyl Thread, starting with the a track from the best-selling album of the 1980s in Japan. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 93 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/japan-ep93-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 18th December 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
Akira Terao - Habana Express (12”)
Express - ETP-90058 (1981)
Junko Yagami - 黄昏のBay City (7”)
Discomate – DSF-245 (1983)
Frank Nagai - Chako disappeared into the night fog (12”)
Victor  - JV-222-3-S (1966)
Akira Fuse - Memories of the devil  (12”)
King Records - SKA 70 (1974)
Ryo Kawasaki - East Side Boogie (12”)
Mr Bongo ‎– MRBLP252 (2022)

Next week we have something different to celebrate Christmas, a themed show of Alternative Cabaret, for those of you who are prepared top let both light and dark into your lives.

Japan - The Vinyl Thread ep.30

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we return to the fertile vinyl land of Japan for rich musical pickings. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 30 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/japan-the-vinyl-thread-ep30/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on 3rd October 2021. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. 別れの夜明け (Dawn of farewell) - Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro
2. せいたかあわだち草 (Seitaka Awadachi grass) - Junko Yagami
3. 危険な関係のブルース (Liaisong Dangerevses) - Munetaka Inoue & His Sharp Five
4. 多情仏心 (Compassionate Buddha) - Masashi Sada
5. Back - Iruka
6. Silver Rain - Chiharu Matsuyama

Next week we are trying something a little different. We have managed to get our hands on a joblot of Library vinyl, that was used in films and TV. We'll be combining this with dialogue (read by us!) from a classic film in a programme called Synopsis Murder. Hope you'll enjoy it and maybe guess the film before the end of show.

Japan - The Vinyl Thread ep.11

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. Join us each week for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac from around the globe. We spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. This week's theme is Japan, exploring the musical subjects of the Japanese zodiac, dreams, comedy, teenage pregnancy, snow and anime. 

Listen to episode 11 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/japan-the-vinyl-thread-ep11/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on 23rd May 2021. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. 星のあなた / You of the stars - 下條アトム / Atom Shimojo
2. ジャンク/ Junk - 谷山浩子 / Hiroko Taniyama
3. ハ・ハ・ハ/ Ha Ha Ha - ザ・ソウル・ギャング / The Soul Gang
4. The Season of Goodbyes - Shinji Tanimura
5. 雪が降る日に On a snowy day - 雪が降る日に / Kaguyahime
6. Merry Go Round of Life - Joe Hisaishi

Japan - Vinyl Joblottin' ep.27

Each week on Vinyl Joblottin’ we buy a bundle of vinyl at auction (or find one in a record shop, charity shop, car boot sale, etc). The records are a slice of a collection, giving us a glimpse into a collector’s past. Then we spin each joblot into a theme for you.

Welcome to Vinyl Joblottin'
Listen to episode 27 here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/japan-vinyl-joblottin-ep27/

Most joblots contain about 5-20 records in each bundle. Recently, a large shipping container of more than 30,000 records has arrived on the scene from Japan. The seller has split them into lots of 80 or so records and a frenzied bidding war has ensued. I was lucky to win one such battle and take my first foray into the world of Japanese vinyl. 

Alban Low is your Joblotter. Part of the 'A World in London' radio series. This Joblot of 6 records cost £3.90.

Tracklist
1. 何とかなれ (Familiar Somehow) - 古井戸 / Furuido
2. やさしい雨 (Gentle Rain) - 園まり / Mari Sono
3. さみしがりや (Sorrowful) - Agnes Chan
4. 俺はお前に弱いんだ (I'm Sorry for You) - 石原裕次郎 / Yujiro Ishihara
5. 夢のまんなか (In the Middle of a Dream) - 庄野真代 / Mayo Shouno
6. レディ・セヴンティーン (Lady Seventeen) - Carol

This radio programme is part of the A World In London Radio Series, more information at http://djritu.squarespace.com/

The Interloper's Guide to Toyama (Japan) ep.6

From the safety of your own home travel with us to Toyama in Japan. The latest episode of The Interloper's Guide is out today https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-yevlakh-azerbaijan-ep5/ with Harvey Wells, Kevin Acott and Alban Low. 20 minutes of music and spoken vignettes. In Episode 5 they visit Yevlakh  (population 60,000). This programme is part of the 'A World in London' radio series

Listen here or follow the link - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-interlopers-guide-to-toyama-japan-ep6/

Tracklist
1 - Best Life - Iri
2 - Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
3 - Slumber - COPPU
4 - Lost in August - Jenos
5 - Kitsune - Ichiko Hashimoto
6 - Tabaruzaka - Nobuo Hara