Japanese Singles

Here is everything we know about the Quo vinyl singles released in Japan. All of the singles come with a picture cover packaged in cellophane wrapping with the disc in a company inner sleeve. For the early releases, there is often a lyric sheet enclosed (they are printed on the inside of the gatefold picture covers). By the time we get to the 70's Vertigo releases, the lyrics are on the rear side of the single picture cover sheet.

There are also promo versions available for most releases. These can be identified by additional text on the labels in a rectangular box. Here is an example from “Down Down”:
Promo Box Graphic

It is fair to say that the authors’ collections of Japanese singles are less than substantial. We are therefore especially grateful to Damien McKay, Tony Jones and Peter Martin for the images they have provided to help this section.

If we are missing anything then please let us know! Click here to start at the first single release or click on an image below to go straight to that record.

Individual singles
Japanese SingleI (WHO HAVE NOTHING)
Japanese SingleICE IN THE SUN
Japanese SingleMAKE ME STAY A BIT LONGER
Japanese SingleDOWN THE DUSTPIPE
Japanese SinglePAPER PLANE
Japanese SingleMEAN GIRL
Japanese SingleCAROLINE
Japanese SingleDOWN DOWN
Japanese SingleROLL OVER LAY DOWN (LIVE)
Japanese SingleRAIN
Japanese SingleMYSTERY SONG
Japanese SingleWILD SIDE OF LIFE
Japanese SingleROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD
Japanese SingleAGAIN AND AGAIN
Japanese SingleDRIVING TO GLORY (REISSUE)


The majority of the images shown are from the personal collections of Les Wainwright and Matthew Bradshaw. A few have been obtained from 45cat.com, eBay, Discogs etc. Others have been given to us by fellow collectors - and this is very much appreciated. If you are the copyright holder of any images shown and wish to receive a credit (or have the images removed) then please use the contact page to request this.

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