Album

Cantonese Boy

Japan

1982 · Electronic

5 collectors on Gatefold own this

Cantonese Boy by Japan

Cantonese Boy is an Electronic album by Japan, originally released in 1982. On Gatefold: 6 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Cantonese Boy3:44
  2. A2The Experience Of Swimming4:02

Side B

  1. BGentlemen Take Polaroids7:06

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • synthetic
  • detached
  • art school

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

This version of the 12" single is the CBS pressing variation as opposed to the EMI pressing here Cantonese Boy (UK 1982) (opens in a new tab)
Track A1 was taken from the album: 'Tin Drum (UK 1981) (opens in a new tab)' (V2209) and track B was taken from the album: 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids (UK 1980) (opens in a new tab)' (V2180)
Track durations are not listed on the release.

Credits

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Production & Engineering

Songwriting

5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 6 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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