JAM – TOKYO 1982 FM BROADCAST (CD-R)

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Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan 14th June 1982

　THE JAM of the “THE GIFT” era, which reached number one in the UK and was at its peak but heading towards collapse. This soundboard album symbolizes their final visit to Japan.

　This work was recorded at the “June 14, 1982: Nakano Sun Plaza Performance.” It is a stereo soundboard recording. Our shop archives the entire history of THE JAM with as many masterpieces as possible, and “THE GIFT Tour” is no exception. First, let’s take a look at the position of this work while taking a bird’s-eye view of the activities at the end of the period.

・February 24th + 27th: London (2 shows)
{“THE GIFT” released on March 12th}
・March 12th – April 8th: UK #1 (25 shows) ← *Official video}
・April 16th – 30th: Europe (11 shows) ← *NIJMEGEN 1982}
・May 14th – June 5th: North America (15 shows) ← *BOSTON 1982}
・June 11th – 17th: Japan (5 shows) ←★Here★
{September 6th: Single “The Bitterest Pill” released}
・September 20th – October 12th: UK #2 (14 shows)
{October 30th: Disbandment announced}
・November 5th – December 11th: UK #3 (15 shows)
{December: THE JAM disbands}

　This was THE JAM in 1982, the year they were heading straight for disbandment. Although they also did a mini tour in their home country in the fall and winter, the main part of the world tour ended with the “Japan” leg. This Nakano performance was the second concert of the final Japan tour.

　This show was also broadcast on the FM program “Golden Live Stage,” and numerous pre-releases have been produced. It has been known as a symbolic FM soundboard of the time. This work is the pinnacle of this legendary FM soundboard. It is a masterpiece digitized from the best master provided by an overseas researcher. Japanese FM broadcasting is renowned for its strict management and the lack of master recordings worldwide. While this work is merely an air check master, its quality can be said to be “completely official.” While creating an analog feel, the mix is ​​beautiful, unlike a direct connection system, and it is wonderful in that it even exudes a sense of the work.

　This best master depicts the brilliance of the final days of THE JAM, which blossomed in Japan. The content that follows the broadcast frame is far from a full show, but there are some songs that cannot be heard on nearby masterpiece soundboards such as “BOSTON 1982 SOUNDBOARD” and “NIJMEGEN 1982 SOUNDBOARD”. Let’s compare and check the selection here.

●The Gift (4 songs)
・Ghosts / Town Called Malice / Precious (War) (★) / Just Who Is The 5 O’Clock Hero? (★＊)
●Others (4 songs + 5 songs)
・Singles: Move On Up / The Great Depression (★＊) / Pity Poor Alfie (Fever) (★) / Funeral Pyre (★)
・Others: In The Crowd / Pretty Green / Start! (＊) / Private Hell / David Watts (＊)
*Note: “★” indicates songs from “BOSTON 1982 SOUNDBOARD,” and “＊” indicates songs not heard on “NIJMEGEN 1982 SOUNDBOARD.”

…And so it goes. In addition to the selection of great songs, this broadcast also features a Japanese DJ. You can enjoy his soft-spoken delivery with official-quality sound. There are two DJ segments, so let’s briefly summarize them here.

■Opening DJ:
Good evening, everyone. This is Makoto Aoki. How are you? I received a call the other day from one of our listeners, who said, “There hasn’t been much rock music on the Golden Live Stage lately,” so if that’s what you’re thinking, I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. Tonight is the Japan tour performance of the British rock group, THE JAM. It was recorded at Nakano Sunplaza Hall in Tokyo on June 14th.

　This year marks THE JAM’s third visit to Japan. They’ve been here every year since their first visit in 1980, so it seemed they had a huge following. On this day, the venue was packed with young New Wave aficionados who said, “We come every time!” Apparently, they’re incredibly popular in their home country of the UK. Not only are their performances a hit on the charts, but each of the three members was voted number one in popularity polls in their respective categories.

　The three members were drummer Rick Buckler on the platform in the back center, guitarist Paul Weller on the left center, and bassist Bruce Foxton on the right. Both Paul and Bruce shared vocals. The band was joined by Keith Thomas on saxophone and Steve Nikkoll on trumpet and keyboards, making for a five-piece lineup. The performance began, and even the audience in the second floor was on their feet from the first song. Let me introduce the songs…

■DJ
　THE JAM was introduced mid-set. THE JAM debuted in April 1977. They garnered attention as an exciting live band. It was about a year later that their popularity skyrocketed. They reached No. 1 in the UK for the first time in the fall of 1979. Since then, they’ve had No. 1 hits on the UK charts with “Going Underground” and “Start!”. This year, they’ve also reached No. 1 with “Town Called Malice,” which we played at the end of the section just now.

　While they’re incredibly popular in the UK, it seems they’re not doing so well in the US. Some say that the content of their songs is difficult for only the British to understand, but that doesn’t seem to bother them, and they’re not even trying to force music to appeal to the US. Perhaps this is the reason they’re No. 1 in the UK. Now, let’s introduce the songs from Part 2…

　THE JAM had done everything they could and reached a critical point. This FM soundboard album symbolizes their final Japanese performance. This best-of album features a live performance that still radiates its brilliance, as well as a complete DJ performance that exudes the rich aroma of “that era.” Please enjoy to your heart’s content.

★ Stereo soundboard recording of the “June 14, 1982: Nakano Sun Plaza Concert.” This is the best-of-the-best master of the legendary FM broadcast, provided by an overseas researcher, and its sound is “completely official quality.” This is a cultural heritage album that not only lets you enjoy THE JAM’s final Japan tour, but also features a complete recording of Japanese DJs performing at the very end of their careers.

(46:10)
01. Move On Up
02. In The Crowd
03. Pretty Green
04. Ghosts
05. The Great Depression
06. Start!
07. Town Called Malice
08. Radio Announcer Talking About the Band
09. Precious – War
10. Private Hell
11. David Watts
12. Pity Poor Alfie – Fever – Funeral Pyre
13. Just Who Is The 5 O’Clock Hero?

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