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FUNKNROLL	Tower Records in Tokyo In town for a few days. Very nice tribute/memorial on display. Who knew you can still buy CDs... they even have some rare merch for sale, too. [img]https://m.imgur.com/gallery/sD3MIIg[/img] [img]https://m.imgur.com/gallery/godh0rm[/img] . [Edited 9/5/16 14:52pm]
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Reply #1 posted 09/05/16 4:38pm

nursev	no pics
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Reply #2 posted 09/05/16 5:00pm

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Umm links do not work. thanks tho

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Reply #3 posted 09/05/16 7:26pm

corynark	Nice pics I live in Tokyo, where People still buy CDs. I haven't been to record stores since April though They also temporarily changed the color of the plastic bags to purple some while ago.
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Reply #4 posted 09/06/16 10:27am

BillieBalloon	Tokyo is on my bucket list! Prince played there many times and the tribute they did at Tower Records was great. I've seen some pics on Facebook. I wouldn't mind one of those bags! Japan loved him! Baby, you're a star. Meet me in another world, space and joy
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Reply #5 posted 09/06/16 10:44am

Noodled24	Nice find. I think they posted pictures on twitter of that same store a few days after he passed away. They had a lot of enlarged pictures of the cartoon-prince. It was very cool.
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Reply #6 posted 09/06/16 4:41pm

Pgeishirt	corynark said: Nice pics I live in Tokyo, where People still buy CDs. I haven't been to record stores since April though They also temporarily changed the color of the plastic bags to purple some while ago. So sweet! Thanks for posting the pictures.
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Reply #7 posted 09/06/16 7:03pm

FUNKNROLL	Fixed the photos. Had some challenges while mobile. Great being in a music store that was selling real merchandise, with passion. Some interesting stuff on the shelf. [Edited 9/6/16 19:06pm]
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Reply #8 posted 09/06/16 7:22pm

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Sweet!

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Reply #9 posted 09/07/16 4:29pm

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FUNKNROLL said:

Fixed the photos. Had some challenges while mobile. Great being in a music store that was selling real merchandise, with passion. Some interesting stuff on the shelf.

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Hi Funk! I was at the Tower mini store in the Shiodome yesterday and yes they had Prince stuff too. Wanted to spend some time, maybe get a CD...but the hubby was impatient!! I'll find the bigger store and spend some time there remeniscing. I have sweated my bum off here!!

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LadyLayla said:
FUNKNROLL said:

Fixed the photos. Had some challenges while mobile. Great being in a music store that was selling real merchandise, with passion. Some interesting stuff on the shelf.

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Hi Funk! I was at the Tower mini store in the Shiodome yesterday and yes they had Prince stuff too. Wanted to spend some time, maybe get a CD...but the hubby was impatient!! I'll find the bigger store and spend some time there remeniscing. I have sweated my bum off here!!

I'm heading over in a couple of weeks to stay for a few months - LadyLayla any suggestions on good shops for rare P vinyl, or just P vinyl in general

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nursev	FragileUndertow said: Sweet! indeed
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Reply #12 posted 09/07/16 6:14pm

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Konichiwa! The heat and humidity were amazing. The air conditioning at Tower Records' Shibuya location was a welcome relief. I saw the mini Tower store at Tokyo station. I highly recommend the Shibuya location. R&B / Dance is on the 6th floor. I'm sure it's not easy being dragged to record stores by music collectors (like us) but the promise of air conditioning helps. smile

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Reply #13 posted 09/07/16 6:17pm

FUNKNROLL	nursev said: FragileUndertow said: Sweet! indeed Indeed(2) - How cool is it they are (more) prominently displaying his new material? Not pictured - they also included the new CD by "King" (girl group trio) and other similar acts, near his display. The display was clearly made by a fan/follower.
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Reply #14 posted 09/07/16 6:24pm

terrig	Wow this is so awesome Thanks for sharing! Nice ot see love for Prince all over the world This warms my heart ....
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Reply #15 posted 09/07/16 7:03pm

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I live in Tokyo
This summer has been so disturbing : rain,typhoon,heat,humidity !!!
Oh yeah, japanese still buy cds...Me too!

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Noodled24	fakir said: I live in Tokyo This summer has been so disturbing : rain,typhoon,heat,humidity !!! Oh yeah, japanese still buy cds...Me too! [img:$uid]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g122/lefakir/image_1.jpeg[/img:$uid] Those two cardboard cut-outs are spectacular.
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Latin	Noodled24 said: fakir said: I live in Tokyo This summer has been so disturbing : rain,typhoon,heat,humidity !!! Oh yeah, japanese still buy cds...Me too! Those two cardboard cut-outs are spectacular. Cool!
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Reply #18 posted 09/14/16 4:22am

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jstar69 said:

LadyLayla said:
FUNKNROLL said: Hi Funk! I was at the Tower mini store in the Shiodome yesterday and yes they had Prince stuff too. Wanted to spend some time, maybe get a CD...but the hubby was impatient!! I'll find the bigger store and spend some time there remeniscing. I have sweated my bum off here!!

I'm heading over in a couple of weeks to stay for a few months - LadyLayla any suggestions on good shops for rare P vinyl, or just P vinyl in general

Hajimemashite jstar! I did finally get to make the pilgrimage to the Tower Store in Shibuya but alas as Funk so masterfully pointed out, those of us serious music collectors are sometimes paired with those who don't share our interest. And the AC was welcome Funk, but not enough to let me bask in the glory of a wrecka stow!

The 6th floor as Funk pointed out was R&B and I could have spent days looking. Oh and some of Prince's earlier releases were (Purple Rain, Controversy and Dirty Mind) on cassette.

Sorry I could not help any more than that! Hopefully the weather will be somewhat cooler for you. I LOVE Tokyo and hope you enjoy your stay. I will be back at end of December....son is in university near Tokyo

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So many OBIs. razz

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