The Vinyl Factory

Aug092017
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Discover the atmospheric electro-Japan-scapes of Sugai Ken’s UkabazUmorezU
By Gabriela Helfet | August 9, 2017
For fans of Blade Runner, Midori Takada, and Brian Eno. Japanese musician Sugai Ken is releasing a new LP,...
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Jul292017
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The world’s best record shops #074: Revelation Time, Osaka
By VF Team | July 29, 2017
A lightbulb moment. Every week, we pick out one must-visit spot from a different city around the world with...
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Jul182017
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The Akira score is finally being reissued on vinyl
By Gabriela Helfet | July 18, 2017
Not an illusion. The Akira Symphonic Suite will be released on vinyl this September for the first time since...
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Jul172017
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Ryuichi Sakamoto and Koharu Kisaragi’s 1986 ‘Neo-Plant’ 12″ gets first reissue
By Gabriela Helfet | July 17, 2017
A 1980s synth gem from one of Japan’s greatest. New UK-label Lag Records are releasing the first reissue of...
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Jun292017
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Sony to start pressing records again after almost 30 years
By VF Team | June 29, 2017
New pressing plant set to open in Japan. Sony Music will resume pressing records for the first time in...
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Jun122017
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“90% of Jamaica’s vinyl collection is in Japan” – Iconic sound system owner speaks out
By Anton Spice | June 12, 2017
Stone Love’s Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell says Japan is now “the capital of Jamaican music”. The founder of one...
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May232017
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10 essential Japanese folk and rock records of the early ’70s
By Jake Orrall | May 23, 2017
A guide to the majestic sound of the Japanese underground. Light in the Attic Records’ upcoming release Even A...
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May182017
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Through the looking glass with ambient pioneer Midori Takada
By Paul Bowler | May 18, 2017
The composer and artist behind cult minimalist adventure Through The Looking Glass, Midori Takada opens up about her influences,...
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Apr202017
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Light In The Attic launches Japan Archival Series with groundbreaking compilation
By Anton Spice | April 20, 2017
Expect mountains of rare disco, new age and city pop. Light In the Attic has announced a new reissue...
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Dec042016
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Home Grown: Japanese pressings and silky whisky in Saitama
By Amar Ediriwira | December 4, 2016
Because every record collection has a story. Home Grown is our series profiling you lot and your excellent record...
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Aug242016
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HMV to open vast second-hand record shop in Tokyo
By Anton Spice | August 24, 2016
Shop to stock over 70,000 used records and have a cassette corner. As if Tokyo didn’t already have enough...
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Aug152016
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This Japanese pensioner built an electricity pylon in his garden to improve the sound of his records
By Amar Ediriwira | August 15, 2016
The ultimate quest for audio perfection. 82 year-old retired lawyer Takeo Morita is a contender for the world’s most...
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