Universal Music LLC (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hisashi Fujikura; hereafter referred to as Universal Music) will distribute all songs by BLANKEY JET CITY on music streaming and download services from Sunday, July 28th. All original albums will be released on vinyl, including those released on vinyl for the first time, from Wednesday, September 25th through next year.
“BLANKEY JET CITY” is a legendary three-piece rock band consisting of Kenichi Asai (Vo/Gt), Toshiyuki Terui (B), and Tatsuya Nakamura (Dr). About 24 years after their breakup in 2000, they opened their official YouTube artist channel and official X on Tuesday, July 2nd. When the latest video of their live performance “LAST DANCE”, the final performance of their last tour at Yokohama Arena, was first released on YouTube Premiere, 31,000 people watched the video, and it was the number one trending topic in Japan on X.
All songs by BLANKEY JET CITY will be available on music streaming and download services from Sunday, July 28th. July 28th is the day 24 years ago when they became the first Japanese artists to headline the Fuji Rock Festival (July 28th, 2000), and it was also the day that BLANKEY JET CITY performed last. Ahead of the release of all songs, the live album “LAST DANCE” is being released in advance.
In addition, the original album will be released on analog for the first time. All 10 albums, including the 7 original albums, will be released on analog with the latest cutting. The first album “Red Guitar and the Truth” and the second album “BANG!” (both 180g heavyweight / 2-disc double jacket specification / limited production edition) will be released on Wednesday, September 25th, and are scheduled to be released sequentially through 2025.
The analog version was 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 of the original album jackets will be released in limited quantities exclusively at UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE. Reservations are currently being accepted at various CD shop sites and stores, including UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, for a total of four titles: two titles released on September 25th and two titles released on November 27th.
We will continue to update information about BLANKEY JET CITY’s 2024/2025 project on our official YouTube and X channels, as well as our special website and official Instagram.
[Teaser #4]First full HD footage released! Part of LAST DANCE premiered[Premiere from 20:00 on 7/9]
[Limited Time Release]Gasoline Swaying/BLANKEY JET CITY – LAST DANCE 2000/07/09
[Subscription distribution information]
BLANKEY JET CITY “LAST DANCE”
From Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Subscription distribution begins on major subscription services such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.
BLANKEY JET CITY all songs
From Sunday, July 28, 2024
Subscription distribution begins on major subscription services such as Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc.
[Analog release information]
2 titles to be released on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
1st Album: “Red Guitar and the Truth”
(First time on analog / 2-disc set with double jacket / 180g heavyweight vinyl / limited edition)
¥6,050 (tax included) / ¥5,500 (excluding tax) UPJY-9442/3
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Limited Edition
Analog version with original album jacket T-shirt *T-shirt size L only
(Limited production/Ends when stock runs out)
¥11,000 (tax included) / ¥10,000 (tax excluded)
The debut album was produced in London by Jaremy Green, who had worked as an engineer for the Clash and the Sex Pistols. It includes the first single “Furyo Shonen no Uta” and “Mune ga Kowaresou”, and the second single “TEXAS”. (Original release date: April 12, 1991)
SIDE-A
1 CAT WAS DEAD
2 To get my heart back
3. My heart is about to explode
SIDE-B
1. Bad Boy Song
2. TEXAS
SIDE-C
1. Park
2. Sitting on the guardrail
3. Aimless World
SIDE-D
1. Crazy Asahi
2. MOTHER
2nd Album「BANG!」
(First time on analog / 2-disc set with double jacket / 180g heavyweight vinyl / limited edition)
¥6,050 (tax included) / ¥5,500 (tax excluded) UPJY-9444/5
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Limited Edition
Original album jacket vinyl with T-shirt *T-shirt size L only
(Limited production/Ends when stock runs out)
¥11,000 (tax included) / ¥10,000 (tax excluded)
The producer for the second album was Masami Tsuchiya. The engineer was Michael Zimmerling, who has worked with BOΦWY. The album includes the third single “Winter Sweater” and “Christmas and Black Boots.” (Original release date: January 22, 1992)
SIDE-A
1. RAIN DOG
2. Winter sweaters
3 SOON CRAZY
SIDE-B
1. A car with a cool headlight frame
2. The Subway Called Despair
3 I want to be stingy
SIDE-C
1 ★★★★★★★
2. Christmas and Black Boots
3 Bang!
SIDE-D
1. To Disneyland
2. A Journey for Two
3. Tan Slopes
2 titles to be released on Wednesday, November 27, 2024
3rd Album「CBJim」
(First time on analog / 2-disc set with double jacket / 180g heavyweight vinyl / limited edition)
¥6,050 (tax included) / ¥5,500 (tax excluded) UPJY-9446/7
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Limited Edition
Original album jacket vinyl with T-shirt *T-shirt size L only
(Limited production/Ends when stock runs out)
¥11,000 (tax included) / ¥10,000 (tax excluded)
The third album was produced by Masami Tsuchiya and engineered by Michael Zimmerling. Due to the radical lyrics, some of the lyrics of the indie song “Warui Hitotachi” were revised. (Original release date: February 24, 1993)
SIDE-A
1. PUNKY BAD HIP
2 RED-RUM (Dreaming Bell Boy)
3 DIJ Pistol
SIDE-B
1 Grim Reaper’s Sunglasses
2 December
3. ROBOT
SIDE-C
1 Lilac
2. Vanilla
3. Car Thief
SIDE-D
1. ICE CANDY
2. Head to Dance Hall on 3104th Street
3. Bad Guys
4th Album: “METAL MOON”
(First time on analog / 1 disc / 180g heavyweight vinyl / limited edition)
¥4,950 (tax included) / ¥4,500 (tax excluded) UPJY-9448
UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Limited Edition
Original album jacket, vinyl record with T-shirt *T-shirt size L only
(Limited production/Ends when stock runs out)
¥9,900 (tax included) / ¥9,000 (tax excluded)
The fourth album continues to be produced by Masami Tsuchiya and engineered by Michael Zimmerling. Although it contains six songs, it is a work of perfection that is comparable to a full album. Nigel Godrich, who produced Radiohead, participated in the album when he was an assistant engineer. (Original release date: December 1, 1993)
SIDE-A
1 I want you
2. Sweet Milk Shake
3 Orange
4. Dropout
SIDE-B
1 Beautiful Necklace
2 Iron Moon
2 titles to be released on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
2 titles to be released on Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Pre-orders for a total of four titles will begin on Wednesday, July 10th at 6pm
“Red Guitar and the Truth”https://umj.lnk.to/BJC_Red_Guitar_and_the_Truth
“BANG!”https://umj.lnk.to/BJC_BANG
“CBJim”https://umj.lnk.to/BJC_C.B.Jim
“METAL MOON”https://umj.lnk.to/METAL_MOON
[BLANKEY JET CITY Profile]
BLANKEY JET CITY is a three-piece rock band consisting of Kenichi Asai (Vo/Gt), Toshiyuki Terui (B), and Tatsuya Nakamura (Dr), who have taken the strength and beauty of “music” to the utmost.
Even back then, their existence was described as “a miracle”, and the overwhelming performance and worldview of this highly individualistic trio deeply touched the hearts of music lovers. Even after disbanding in 2000, they continue to exert an enormous influence on the music scene and are intensely respected by all generations.
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