J.A.W. Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Hiroshi Tanno just told me he won't be able to supply most new Japanese CDs from January 1, 2010. He'll keep running his record shop, so people can still contact him about used records and CDs from that date. Mr Tanno has provided me with many gems over the years and I'm very sorry to see this happening. His service has always been excellent. Edited November 12, 2009 by J.A.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Drake Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Yes, I heard from him this morning. His contact point for new releases won't deal with someone of his size anymore. So a good reason to get orders in for current releases in the next month or so (even if the pound to the yen rate is a killer at the moment). As Hans says though, he was keen to point out that the shop is still open for used items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pusey Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I already posted this bad news last week on the New Japanese reissue thread, but it does deserve its own thread in retrospect....hope Hiroshis business continues to thrive under the altered cicumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) I already posted this bad news last week on the New Japanese reissue thread, but it does deserve its own thread in retrospect....hope Hiroshis business continues to thrive under the altered cicumstances. Sorry, I hadn't seen that; I'm no longer following the Japanese reissue threads. I guess those threads will dry up, now that Hiroshi soon won't be able to get new CDs anymore. Edited October 29, 2009 by J.A.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 This is a real pity, I am awaiting a large shipment from him myself, should be here early next week, it will have a few new CDs in it which I'm sure he went to a bit of trouble to get for me. Strange he didn't mention this to me because I am a fairly regular customer and usually get a few new things from him with every order. :rcry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterintoronto Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Hiroshi Tanno is a true gentleman whose product is always, always, A+. The only people to come close to his level of service are Chuck Nessa, and the folks at www.ayler.com, who are also a joy to do business with. I will remain a loyal customer of Hiroshi's LP offerings at least! Edited October 29, 2009 by peterintoronto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sad to see that go. I recommend Mundo though. They give very quick and friendly service. As a backup, there is also hmv.co.jp - kinda pricey however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sad to see that go. I recommend Mundo though. They give very quick and friendly service. As a backup, there is also hmv.co.jp - kinda pricey however. Mundo's prices are also quite high compared to Hiroshi's. Earlier this week Hiroshi told me he might still be able to get new Japanese CDs after January 1, but nothing's been decided yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sad to see that go. I recommend Mundo though. They give very quick and friendly service. As a backup, there is also hmv.co.jp - kinda pricey however. Mundo's prices are also quite high compared to Hiroshi's. Earlier this week Hiroshi told me he might still be able to get new Japanese CDs after January 1, but nothing's been decided yet. That is hopeful. We'll await with interest. Yes - Mundo is more expensive than Hiroshi. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Sad to see that go. I recommend Mundo though. They give very quick and friendly service. As a backup, there is also hmv.co.jp - kinda pricey however. Mundo's prices are also quite high compared to Hiroshi's. Earlier this week Hiroshi told me he might still be able to get new Japanese CDs after January 1, but nothing's been decided yet. That is hopeful. We'll await with interest. Yes - Mundo is more expensive than Hiroshi. MG Hiroshi just told me he'll probably know more in about four weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pusey Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hans thank you for that sliver of hope! fingers crossed, or the Swedish version, I am holding my thumbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I haven't bought anything from him in a while. Guess it's time to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Goren. Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hans thank you for that sliver of hope! fingers crossed, or the Swedish version, I am holding my thumbs! If it helps, I'll cross even my legs fingers for Hiroshi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Mundo wasn't all that bad, and they have an extensive range. But I don't buy a lot of Japanese CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Goren. Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 This was the last paragraph of an e-mail message I received this morning from Hiroshi: I have one more thing to tell you. I'm going to sign a contract with another supplier, so I will be able to provide brand new CDs after January 1st, 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 This was the last paragraph of an e-mail message I received this morning from Hiroshi: I have one more thing to tell you. I'm going to sign a contract with another supplier, so I will be able to provide brand new CDs after January 1st, 2010. Yep, got this good news from him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm extremely pleased. Thanks for relaying this news. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 wait wait wait wait wait who is this guy and how do u work w/ him? hes in the US but has the hookup for japanese import cds? tell me more about the logistics on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 wait wait wait wait wait who is this guy and how do u work w/ him? hes in the US but has the hookup for japanese import cds? tell me more about the logistics on this Hiroshi Tanno is in Japan and he's at Early Records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pusey Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 great news! So the end of the world as we know it has been postponed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 how do you send him payment. do you have to do a foreign draft. or is it wire transfer only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 He takes Paypal . http://www.earlyrecords.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Great news - long live Early Records ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Drake Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Good news for the med/long term - and in the short term it also means I can defer the planned last minute splurge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyo Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Great news. I haven't ordered any imports in quite a while, but Hiroshi was always my vendor of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.