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Mick Karn – Titles (Hong Kong LP, Virgin V2249, 1982)
A highly collectible Hong Kong pressing of Titles, Mick Karn's remarkable debut solo album, released by Virgin in 1982. Issued shortly after the dissolution of Japan, the album marked the beginning of Karn's highly individual solo career and demonstrated that his creative vision extended far beyond his role as one of the world's most distinctive bass players. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Recorded in London during the summer of 1982, Titles was completed in less than a month and captures Mick Karn exploring an imaginative blend of art rock, experimental pop, world music and jazz influences. At its heart is his unmistakable fretless bass playing, an instrument he transformed into a melodic lead voice rather than simply a rhythmic accompaniment. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The album includes standout tracks such as "Tribal Dawn", "Lost Affections In A Room", "Sensitive" and "Piper Blue", while also featuring contributions from former Japan members Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri. Their involvement gives the album a natural connection to the sophisticated sound that had made Japan one of the most influential bands of the early 1980s. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Hong Kong editions of classic Virgin releases were often pressed in comparatively small quantities and are considerably less common than their UK counterparts. As a result, they have become increasingly sought after by collectors looking for unusual international editions that rarely appear on the market.
Today, Titles is widely regarded as one of Mick Karn's finest solo recordings and an essential release for admirers of Japan and adventurous 1980s art rock. This increasingly scarce Hong Kong pressing makes an excellent addition to any serious Mick Karn or Japan collection.
Artist: Mick Karn
See also: Browse our other David Sylvian, Japan & related vinyl releases, featuring rare pressings by Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, The Dolphin Brothers and Rain Tree Crow.
Artist: Mick Karn
See also: Browse our other David Sylvian, Japan & related Japanese vinyl releases, featuring rare Japanese pressings by Mick Karn, David Sylvian, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, The Dolphin Brothers and Rain Tree Crow. Outside UK please click here.
Stock: back order. Condition: very good. Plus will send a small-related surprise. This item is currently on order from Japan so please expect a delivery of around 2 weeks from receipt of order & payment within the UK. You will be kept up to date through every step your order. My ref: d.
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