My favourite labels 1: Vanity Records japan underground mix

Here begins a series of monographic sessions of my favorite all time labels. Vanity records is one of the best Japanese music secrets. Sounds like New York's late '70s post-punk scene such as James White, DNA, Martin Rev or even ESG. Early techno gems, disco-punk and noisy landscapes with a real Japanese flavour. Founded in Kyoto in 1978 by chief editor of Rock Magazine, Agi Yuzuru, this label has a short but very interesting production. Only 10 long play albums, 3 7" singles, one double compilation, and few cassettes were recorded between 1978 and 1980. Some flexi discs were given with Rock Magazine issues during 1980. All of the records were extremely limited and released in editions of 200 and 500 copies. Most of the covers were handmade and nowadays original pressing are impossible to find and change hands for hundreds of dollars. Here's a chance to lisen a mix from one of the best underground and experimental Japanese movement.