■Subscriptions will be available on July 28th, BLANKEY JET CITY’s last stage!
Details of BLANKEY JET CITY’s 2024/2025 project have been announced, with all songs available for subscription and all 10 of their original albums to be released on vinyl.
The legendary three-piece rock band “BLANKEY JET CITY” consisting of Kenichi Asai (Vo, Gu), Toshiyuki Terui (Ba), and Tatsuya Nakamura (Dr). Even after disbanding in 2000, they still have a tremendous influence on the music scene and continue to be highly respected by artists of all generations.
Then, on July 2nd, about 24 years after their shocking breakup, the official YouTube artist channel and official X (formerly Twitter) were suddenly launched. One week later, on July 9th, the latest full HD upconverted video of the final performance of their last tour, “LAST DANCE,” held at Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa on July 9th, 2000, was released for the first time.
After the video ended, a newly produced video was played, and it was announced that the live album “LAST DANCE” will be available on subscription services on July 10th, and that from September 25th through 2025, all of the band’s original albums, including those being released on vinyl for the first time, will be released on vinyl, and all songs will be available on subscription services on July 28th.
All 10 albums have been released on vinyl with the latest cuttings, including the first vinyl release of seven original albums that were eagerly awaited at the time of their release but never made onto vinyl.
The first album, “Red Guitar and the Truth,” and the second album, “BANG!” (both 180 gram heavyweight vinyl, 2-disc set, double jacket design, limited production edition) will be released on September 25th, followed by other albums.
The analog discs were digitally transferred in high resolution from the original master tapes, which were all recorded analog at the time, and then cut directly.
By eliminating any unnecessary digital limiting during the mastering process, the dynamic range of the original mix is reproduced exactly as it was, allowing you to enjoy a sound image that is different from that of a CD.
To commemorate the release of all the original albums on vinyl, vinyl versions with T-shirts featuring the original album jackets will be released in limited quantities exclusively at UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE.
Pre-orders will begin on July 10th at 6pm on various CD shop websites, including UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, and in stores for a total of four titles: two titles to be released on September 25th and two titles to be released on November 27th.
The recent announcement that all songs will be available on subscription services has been eagerly awaited not only by rock fans but by many other listeners as well, so this is huge news for music fans.
Furthermore, for new listeners who will have the opportunity to experience BLANKEY JET CITY through the release of the band on subscription services, it will undoubtedly be a shocking encounter.
The date when they will be released on subscription services, July 28th, is the day 24 years ago when they became the first Japanese artist to headline the Fuji Rock Festival, and it was also the day when BLANKEY JET CITY performed on their last stage.
In addition, ahead of the release of all songs on subscription services, the live album “LAST DANCE” will be released on subscription services in advance on July 10th.
In addition to the official YouTube and X, a special website and official Instagram have also been launched.
release information
2024.07.10 ON SALE
DIGITAL ALBUM“LAST DANCE”
2024.09.25 ON SALE
ANALOG“Red Guitar and the Truth”
2024.09.25 ON SALE
ANALOG“BANG!”
ON SALE 2024.11.17
ANALOG“CBJim”
ON SALE 2024.11.17
ANALOG“METAL MOON”
BLANKEY JET CITY special site
https://umusic.jp/bjc
BLANKEY JET CITY OFFICIAL YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BLANKEY_JET_CITY_Official
BLANKEY JET CITY OFFICIAL X (formerly Twitter)
https://x.com/BJC_officialX
BLANKEY JET CITY OFFICIAL Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/blankeyjetcity_official