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Performer: JapanTitle: Obscure Alternatives
Style: New Wave, Art Rock, Glam
Released: 1979
Country: UK
MP3 album: 1170 mb
FLAC album: 1388 mb
Rating: 4.3
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Genre: Electronic / Rock
Obscure Alternatives is the second studio album by English new wave band Japan, released in October 1978 by record label Hansa. Japan's first album, Adolescent Sex, had been unsuccessful on the British charts, and their record company required another album, this time aimed at the lucrative US and European markets where rock was dominating the airwaves
Obscure Alternatives is a music studio album recording by JAPAN (Prog Related/Progressive Rock) released in 1978 on cd, lp, vinyl and/or cassette. Obscure Alternatives Extra tracks · Remastered Sony Bmg Europe 2006.
Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, Dam). Vendre cette version. Obscure Alternatives (8-Trk, Album). Ariola Records America. 400 166, 400 166-352. Obscure Alternatives (Cass, Album).
Their second album to hit the shelves in 1978, Japan's sophomore effort, Obscure Alternatives, found the band dropping most of their debut's funk fringe in favor of guitar-oriented fuzz and quirk - scooping up the glitter left behind by all the scene's other nascent Siouxies and Adam Ants. Although the set isn't quite up to par with its predecessor, Obscure Alternatives is still a challenging listen.
Obscure Alternatives was released only seven months after the band's début album Adolescent Sex. The first album had been unsuccessful on the British charts, and their record company required another album, this time aimed at the lucrative US and European markets where rock was dominating the airwaves. Still working with Ray Singer as producer, singer and songwriter David Sylvian in particular found it difficult to take a back seat and began to demand more control over the eventual presentation of the material. It became Japan's first European hit single, and the re-recorded version of "Adolescent Sex" is featured on the 1981 compilation album Assemblage. Both tracks were mixed together to form "I Can't Wait", which was club hit for L'il Devious in 2003. com/Obscure Alternatives.
Obscure Alternatives. This album has an average beat per minute of 122 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 71/162 BPM). See its BPM profile at the bottom of the page. Tracklist Obscure Alternatives. BPM Profile Obscure Alternatives. Album starts at 126BPM, ends at 71BPM (-55), with tempos within the -BPM range. Try refreshing the page if dots are missing). Recent albums by Japan.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Automatic GunBacking Vocals – Anna & Claudine |
4:02 |
| A2 | . . . . Rhodesia | 6:48 |
| A3 | Love Is Infectious | 4:10 |
| A4 | Sometimes I Feel So Low | 3:42 |
| B1 | Obscure Alternatives | 6:47 |
| B2 | Deviation | 3:22 |
| B3 | Suburban Berlin | 4:57 |
| B4 | The Tenant | 7:11 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Ariola Eurodisc S.A.
- Distributed By – Ariola Eurodisc S.A.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Hansa Records
- Copyright (c) – Nomis Productions Ltd.
- Printed By – Gráficas Román, S.A.
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Ray Singer
- Bass, Saxophone, Vocals – Mick Karn
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Steven Jansen*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Chris Tsangarides
- Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Rob Dean
- Mastered By [Mastering] – Ian Cooper
- Mixed By – Chris Tsangarides, Japan, Ray Singer
- Music By, Lyrics By, Composed By – D. Sylvian*
- Photography By [Photographs] – Fin Costello
- Producer [Produced By] – Ray Singer
- Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Tape Op [Tape Operators] – Mike , PeeWee , Supertype, TR5
- Vocals, Guitar – David Sylvian
Notes
There are 2 different Spanish releases of this album, both of which were on sale at the same time. The difference is that two different companies were used to print sleeves. This one had sleeves printed by Gráficas Román, S.A. The other one has the sleeve printed by Indugraf Madrid, S.A.℗ 1978 Ariola Hansa Records.
All Titles © 1978 by Nomis Productions Ltd. for all countries
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): 200.066.I.A.INI
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): 200.066-I-B-2NI
- Rights Society: B.I.E.M.
- Other (Side A label): Depósito Legal: B. 22.991-1979
- Other (Side A label): Editado y Distribuido por ARIOLA EURODISC. SA
- Other (Side B label): Fabricado en España por IBEROFON. S. A. -Perm. 5854
- Other (Side A & Side B label): Impuesto de Lujo. permiso Nº-6649
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, Dam) | Ariola Hansa | AHALH 8007 | UK | 1978 |
| BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, RM) | Hansa, Hansa | BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | 1995 |
| BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, RE, Son) | Hansa, Ariola | AHALH 8007 | UK | Unknown |
| TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (Cass, Album, RE, Bla) | Fame, EMI | TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | UK | 1984 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Automatic Gun | 4:06 |
| A2 | . . . . Rhodesia | 6:50 |
| A3 | Love Is Infectious | 4:12 |
| A4 | Sometimes I Feel So Low | 3:45 |
| B1 | Obscure Alternatives | 6:50 |
| B2 | Deviation | 3:25 |
| B3 | Suburban Berlin | 5:00 |
| B4 | The Tenant | 7:16 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ariola Hansa Records
- Copyright (c) – Nomis Productions Ltd.
- Pressed By – Sonopress – 200166
- Printed By – Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn GmbH
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Ray Singer
- Bass, Saxophone, Vocals – Mick Karn
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Steven Jansen*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Chris Tsangarides
- Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Rob Dean
- Mastered By [Mastering] – Ian Cooper
- Mixed By – Chris Tsangarides, Japan, Ray Singer
- Music By, Lyrics By – David Sylvian
- Photography By [Photographs] – Fin Costello
- Producer [Produced By] – Ray Singer
- Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Tape Op [Tape Operators] – Mike , PeeWee , Supertype, TR5
- Vocals, Guitar – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By – David Sylvian
Notes
This version has 78/83 matricesBlack/silver/red 'Hansa' labels, with red '33' triangle on the bottom
Inner sleeve has the codes "AHALH 8007/96 457" in the top right-hand corner
℗ 1978 Ariola Hansa Records
All titles © 1978 Nomis Productions Ltd for all countries
Made in Germany
Also available on Cassette ZCAHA 8007
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn GmbH, Gütersloh. All titles published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd. Special thanks to Anna and Claudine for vocals on 'Automatic Gun'.
Original vinyl copies released in the UK and Europe included a printed inner sleeve, with lyrics showing the group recording the album. Initially, there were three different pressings which both used the same catalogue number, AHALH 8007.
Pressed in 1978, in the UK, in thick vinyl, with rainbow labels:
* AHALH 8007, pressed by Damont
* AHALH 8007, pressed by Utopia Studios
Reissued after 1981, in Germany, using thinner quality vinyl. Side B, label embossed with Bass Clef symbol:
* AHALH 8007, with 'silver/black' labels and a red '33' triangle, pressed by Sonopress
Repressed In 1983, in Germany, but with different labels. Side B, label embossed with Bass Clef symbol:
* AHALH 8007, with 'silver/black' labels and without a red '33' triangle, pressed by Sonopress
* This submission with 'silver/black' labels and a red '33' triangle, pressed by Sonopress
Note: Those produced in Germany used a slightly different Ariola Hansa logo on the back of the sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 200166 A-1/78S Made in Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): Made in Germany 200166 B-2/83S I
- Pressing Plant ID (Side B, label, embossed): [Bass Clef Symbol]
- Other (Side A, label): S 200 166 A
- Other (Side B, label): S 200 166 B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, Dam) | Ariola Hansa | AHALH 8007 | UK | 1978 |
| BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, RM) | Hansa, Hansa | BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | 1995 |
| BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, RE, Son) | Hansa, Ariola | AHALH 8007 | UK | Unknown |
| TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (Cass, Album, RE, Bla) | Fame, EMI | TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | UK | 1984 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Automatic GunBacking Vocals – Anna & Claudine |
4:02 |
| A2 | . . . . Rhodesia | 6:48 |
| A3 | Love Is Infectious | 4:10 |
| A4 | I Feel So Low | 3:42 |
| B1 | Obscure Alternatives | 6:47 |
| B2 | Deviation | 3:22 |
| B3 | Suburban Berlin | 4:57 |
| B4 | The Tenant | 7:11 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Hansa Productions Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Nomis Productions Ltd.
- Pressed By – Sonopress – 200166
- Printed By – Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn GmbH
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Ray Singer
- Bass, Saxophone, Vocals – Mick Karn
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Steven Jansen*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Chris Tsangarides
- Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Rob Dean
- Mastered By [Mastering] – Ian Cooper
- Mixed By – Chris Tsangarides, Japan, Ray Singer
- Photography By [Photographs] – Fin Costello
- Producer [Produced By] – Ray Singer
- Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Tape Op [Tape Operators] – Mike , PeeWee , Supertype, TR5
- Vocals, Guitar – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By – David Sylvian
Notes
Most likely this reissue was released in the early '80s as bass clef was introduced in spring 1981.A Hansa Productions Ltd.
Recording, Produced by Ray Singer ℗ 8/78
Made in Germany
Im Ariola-Vertrieb
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn GmbH, Gütersloh
All titles published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
All titles © 1978 Nomis Productions Ltd. for all countries.
Special thanks to Anna and Claudine for vocals on 'Automatic Gun'.
The vinyl has a small red triangle with '33' printed at the bottom of the vinyl label. Some may come supplied with pictured and printed inner sleeve, with lyrics and some credits.
Track A4: 'Sometimes I Feel So Low' is misprinted on the vinyl label and is listed as 'I Feel So Low'.
This submission is not to be confused with a release which also has identical catalogue #s, with 'silver/red/black' labels and a red '33' triangle but does not have the Bass Clef Symbol embossed on the Side B, label: Obscure Alternatives.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Label Code: LC 0835
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 200166 A-1/78S Made in Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 200166 B-1/78S Made in Germany
- Pressing Plant ID (Side B, label, embossed): Bass Clef Symbol
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Other (Side A, label): S 200 166 A
- Other (Side B, label): S 200 166 B
- Other (Printed on inner sleeve): 200 166-320/96 457
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, Dam) | Ariola Hansa | AHALH 8007 | UK | 1978 |
| BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, RM) | Hansa, Hansa | BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | 1995 |
| BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, RE, Son) | Hansa, Ariola | AHALH 8007 | UK | Unknown |
| TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (Cass, Album, RE, Bla) | Fame, EMI | TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | UK | 1984 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Automatic GunBacking Vocals – Anna & Claudine |
4:04 |
| A2 | . . . . Rhodesia | 6:49 |
| A3 | Love Is Infectious | 4:10 |
| A4 | Sometimes I Feel So Low | 3:44 |
| B1 | Obscure Alternatives | 6:49 |
| B2 | Deviation | 3:23 |
| B3 | Suburban Berlin | 4:59 |
| B4 | The Tenant | 7:12 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed Through – Hansa Productions Ltd.
- Manufactured By – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Nomis Productions Ltd.
- Made By – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Published By – Chadwick Nomis Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd.
Credits
- Arranged By – Japan
- Backing Vocals [Additional Backing Vocals] – Ray Singer
- Bass, Saxophone, Vocals – Mick Karn
- Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Steven Jansen*
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Chris Tsangarides
- Guitar [Guitars], Vocals – Rob Dean
- Mastered By [Mastering] – Ian Cooper
- Mixed By – Chris Tsangarides, Japan, Ray Singer
- Photography By [Photographs] – Fin Costello
- Producer [Produced By] – Ray Singer
- Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Keyboards – Richard Barbieri
- Tape Op [Tape Operators] – Mike , PeeWee , Supertype, TR5
- Vocals, Guitar – David Sylvian
- Written-By, Composed By, Music By, Lyrics By – David Sylvian
Notes
Victor Musical Industries, Inc. ℗ 1978© 1978 Nomis Productions Ltd. for all Countries
Made in Japan by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Licensed by Hansa Productions Ltd., England.
All Titles published by Chadwick Nomis Ltd
Special thanks to Anna and Claudine for vocals on 'Automatic Gun'.
Japanese promotional LP with a white-coloured label and fold-out insert. The regular Japanese release also uses the same catalogue # VIP-6593.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 〄Ⓑ AHALH 8007 A Ⓢ 111 ✢
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): AHALH 8007 B 112 ✢
- Other (Side A, label, secondary catalogue #): AHALH-8007-A
- Other (Side B, label, secondary catalogue #): AHALH-8007-B
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, Dam) | Ariola Hansa | AHALH 8007 | UK | 1978 |
| BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, RM) | Hansa, Hansa | BVCP-7373, 74321-13882-2 | Japan | 1995 |
| BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (CD, Album, Ltd, RM) | BMG, Hansa | BVCM-37219, 74321-87410-2 | Japan | 2001 |
| AHALH 8007 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (LP, Album, RE, Son) | Hansa, Ariola | AHALH 8007 | UK | Unknown |
| TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | Japan | Obscure Alternatives (Cass, Album, RE, Bla) | Fame, EMI | TC-FA 41 3098 4, FA 41 3098 4 | UK | 1984 |
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