Japan – Quiet Life (Vinyl LP)

Japan – Quiet Life is the third album by David Sylvian's band and marks their shift from glam rock to elegant, synth-driven art pop. New wave with Mick Karn's distinctive fretless bass – featuring the title track, "In Vogue" and the Velvet Underground cover "All Tomorrow's Parties".

On offer is the original German pressing from 1980 on Hansa International (201 261).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Hansa International – 201 261
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Synth-pop, Pop Rock, Electronic, New Wave, Art Rock – more in Synth-Pop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Quiet Life (4:52)
2. Fall In Love With Me (4:37)
3. Despair (6:01)
4. In Vogue (6:36)

Side B

1. Halloween (4:26)
2. All Tomorrow's Parties (5:43)
3. Alien (5:07)
4. The Other Side Of Life (7:29)

Personnel

Mick Karn (Bass, Saxophone), Steve Jansen (Drums, Percussion), Rob Dean (Guitar), John Punter (Mixed By), Colin Fairley (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1980 on Hansa International (201 261).

Is "All Tomorrow's Parties" a cover?
Yes, Japan cover the song by The Velvet Underground here.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Synth-Pop collection.