Japan formed in 1974 with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum. Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives, which both sold well in the nation of Japan, though nowhere else. Their third album, 1979's Quiet Life, heralded a change in musical style from the earlier largely guitar based music to a more electronic sound, with more emphasis on B
| 1 | Alien | Quiet Life |
| 2 | Deviation | Souvenir From Japan |
| 3 | Obscure Alternatives | Souvenir From Japan |
| 4 | Adolescent Sex | Souvenir From Japan |
| 5 | The Art of Parties | Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 6, |
| 6 | European Son | Souvenir From Japan |
| 7 | Rhodesia | Souvenir From Japan |
| 8 | The Other Side Of Life | Quiet Life |
| 9 | Despair | Quiet Life |
| 10 | Suburban Berlin | Souvenir From Japan |
| 11 | In Vogue | Quiet Life |
| 12 | Communist China | Souvenir From Japan |
| 13 | The Art of Parties | Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 15 |
| 14 | Halloween | Quiet Life |
| 15 | All Tomorrow's Parties | Quiet Life |
| 16 | Life In Tokyo | Souvenir From Japan |
| 17 | State Line | Souvenir From Japan |
| 18 | Fall In Love With Me | Quiet Life |
| 19 | Quiet Life | A Kick Up the '80s, Vol. 8: Shout to the Top |