Dave Dexter, Jr. – Japan - Its Sounds And People

This LP record offers a unique journey into Japan's sounds and people. It was released in 1959 by Capitol Records in the US under the 'Capitol Of The World' series. The format is a mono vinyl LP, with a Scranton pressing.

Genre-wise, it combines non-music, folk, world, and country elements, with a style of field recording. The tracklist features 'Japan - Its Sounds And People (Part 1)' on side A and 'Part 2' on side B.

Capitol Records, Inc. manufactured it, and the pressing was done at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Scranton. Rose Okagawa is the narrator, Dave Dexter Jr. is the producer and writer, and Ryuji Kohno provided production guidance.

It's a Capitol, Scranton pressing variant of the original mono issue. The labels are black with colorbands and have the Capitol logo at the 12 o'clock position. Recorded in Japan, the side durations aren't indicated. Matrix and runout details are available on both sides, along with a pressing plant ID stamp.

To use this LP record, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Place the record gently on the turntable, aligning it properly. Lower the tonearm carefully onto the start of the groove. You'll be able to enjoy the unique sounds of Japan captured in this recording. When handling the record, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches. After each use, store the record in its sleeve to protect it from dust and damage. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. If the record gets dirty, you can use a record cleaning brush to gently remove dust from the grooves. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they can damage the vinyl.