Japan reissuing Exorcising Ghosts on half-speed vinyl

The compilation features music from the group’s earlier releases and studio albums.

New wave band Japan are reissuing their Exorcising Ghosts compilation on half-speed vinyl, via UMC this October.

Originally released in 1984, the 2xLP compilation features some of their early releases on Hansa Records, as well as tracks from the band’s Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Tin Drum albums.

The reissue has been remastered at half speed at London’s Abbey Road Studios, which is considered to be the most accurate way to cut a record.

Pre-order Exorcising Ghosts from The Sound of Vinyl in advance of its 7th October release; check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Methods of Dance
2. Swing
3. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
4. Quiet Life

Side B

1. A Foreign Place
2. Nightporter
3. My New Career
4. The Other Side of Life

Side C

1. Visions of China
2. Taking Islands in Africa
3. Ghosts
4. Songs of Pioneers

Side D

1. Voices Raised in Welcome, Hands Held in Prayer
2. Life Without Buildings
3. Talking Drum
4. The Art of Parties