bryan wrote:
>is why you might see a Japanese release of something and wonder *why 
>don't they put this out in the US?* Well, the folks in Japan are wondering
>"why do we always have to buy US imports instead of being able to put out
>our own versions?" and sometimes they do get permission to do a Japan-only
>release, often adding bonus tracks for the collectors from the US or UK (or
>elsewhere) who might want to buy the Japanese version....

Excellent details Bryan - thanks. But I've read here & elsewhere that
imports are cheaper in Japan than domestic product, and that is why 
they add bonus tracks - to attract the local customer. Personally
I only buy Japanese product as a last resort, mostly because of the 
cost but also because I'm sick of Japan-only releases and would like
my sales figures to show up elsewhere.

 - michael

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