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Don't Rain On My Parade

JAPAN Don't Rain On My Parade (Extremely rare 1978 original Italian 7" issued on the Hansa subsidiary Durium label. Coupled with Stateline, this debut single was only released in the UK, Germany, Australia and Italy. Now 27 years on, this Italianissue is near impossible to find. Usually wrecked this copy is simply stunning MINT condition. See 'more info' for a detailed condition report)

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Product Availability Currently Unavailable - You can request the next copy of this item
Release Year 1978 - 46 years ago
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
Record Label Durium
Complete Stock List Go to Japan
Product Catalogue No DE3014
Music Genre New Romantic, Electronica, Rock
Country Comes from Italy Comes from 'Italy'
 
Tracklisting & More Information

1. Don't Rain On My Parade
2. Stateline

Italy is notorious for creating some wonderfully different sleeves and issues to those released elsewhere in the world but, as with other European countries, condition has always been a huge problem. Finding a Mint condition Italian record from nearly 30 years ago is a very tall order indeed.

The cover on the Italian single is unique, almost a miniature version of the Adolescent Sex album cover. The textured paper surface is quite rough, which usually leads to noticeable scuffs and wear to the black ink background. This copy is simply stunning, retaining a glorious reflective shine - it's been so well cared for from new, by its previous one-time owner, that it almost looks as if it is brand new! The red JAPAN title is emblazoned across the front cover, against the black background it has incredible visual impact. The title 'Don't Rain On My Parade' is printed in silhouette against a typically Japanese-looking blood red sun, with five illustrated facial images of each band member arcing from top to bottom.

The back cover mirrors the front, with the 'Stateline' title appearing in silhouette this time. The back cover also carries the following credit: 'Distribuzione: DURIUM S.P.A. - MILANO - MADE IN ITALY'.

This is, quite simply, the best condition picture cover for this issue that you are ever likley to find - you will never need to upgrade it, even if you could!

The matt black record labels are also in near perfect condition. The large centre hole is bordered with a silver lower-case 'd' - the logo representing the Durium Marche Estere label subsidiary of Hansa.

The vinyl looks to be in near MINT condition. Both sides display some faintly visible surface marks. We sound graded the single at high volume: Don't Rain On My Parade sounded superb, with sharp vocals, deep bass and a fairly loud cut from the master. Some minor surface noise was audible on the quiet introduction to Stateline, but once the guitars and drums kicked in the sound was crystal clear and, again, was cut loud from the master tape. The bass really kicks. For pure listening pleasure the UK pressing is still the best, but for an Italian pressing this is probably the closest you'll find to a truly mint condition record.



7" RECORD  
Recording Artist Japan
Product Title Don't Rain On My Parade
Product Information Japan Don't Rain On My Parade Italy 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info Deleted - A deleted or out-of-print item is one that is no longer manufactured. However, we stock thousands of out-of-print formats and we specialise in tracking down out-of-print, deleted and hard-to-find releases.
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