Rain Tree Crow – Rain Tree Crow

David Sylvian was right to insist this not to be released under the Japan moniker. The simple fact that it was created by the same people did not automatically mean it amounted to the same sound. Rain Tree Crow is musically a horse of a very different colour indeed. Aspects of blues and jazz are quite apparent as are certain atmospheric elements of Sylvian's solo career (in which direction it seems to lean more) with the presence of Michael Brook and Bill Nelson. An adjustment, but worthwhile.

My copy sounds very good. The occasional click and pop here and there. Pretty standard stuff. The record was very, VERY dirty and it needed a thorough cleaning. I am sure the sound will improve more after a second cleaning. I bought it sealed for 21 euros. Can't complain!

My NEW copy arrived looking like a used copy. Lots of surface marks plus snap, crackle and pop. I notified the seller and recieved a replacement disc which was perfectly fine. Its an awesome album and the vinyl sounds great if you get a clean copy. If you get a bad one just complain and ask for replacement. Take a chance, it's worth it!

I've just received my copy and it's somewhere in the middle from the quality of pressing point of view. It's fairly flat, looks flawless, but has some noticeable white noise. For me it's just ok, but I would not have bought it in the shop when new I guess.

All Good... quiet and flat, just as it should be...love the Vibe...

Agree with the last poster, my copy is in perfect shape and absolutely quiet. What a great album!

If you’re reading these reviews and are put off because of reports of poor or damaged pressings, take mine into …

My copy sounds fantastic and the vinyl is really quiet, plus it’s flat, centred, shiny and has no marks or non-fill.

Oh, how I loved Japan, etc, etc...... Mick Karn inspired me to take up bass at the age of 15. I love them all for trying on Rain Tree Crow, but David Sylvian seemingly tried to tried to turn it into a solo album with cheap session musicians under the guise of collaboration with former bandmates. So unfortunate to be David Sylvian, stuck with who he is. It must be so hard and torturous, as he'd try to have you believe. As for Sylvian's actual albums, I guess you just need to decide for yourself. There are some good moments, but the extraneous collabrations are much better than this.

Sad to say, just a god-awful copy of this record. Deep visible scratches across multiple tracks on both sides, as though this was pulled from the press by the claws of disgruntled crows! Just terrible - wish I had taken these comments more seriously before purchasing. More than happy to stick with my original CD. Disappointing.

I’ll the choir of people with bad pressings. The first one record was sent back and the second sounded just as awful :-(.....tons of surface noise