Shopping Service: Gettin' Shirty

Yeah, we mentioned having a t-shirt sale and more than a year went by, and we didn't have it, the reason being that we had offered to sell t-shirts on behalf of an acquaintance of ours who decided not to part with her collection after all. However, since a lot of you expressed interest in Buck-Tick t-shirts, we began to scour the net to see if we could snag some to pass on to y'all. And after several months of searching and collecting, we're proud to present our first haul, along with a selection of other delectable items. As always, sales are on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to purchase any of these items, please email us at themadaristocrat at gmail right away. If you don't have the money yet but will soon, we'll be happy to put the item on hold for you for up to a month. All of these t-shirts are rare, limited edition items - once they're gone, they're gone. Don't expect more to turn up. Get them while the getting is good!

SOLD
Atsushi Sakurai x Drone Collaboration T-Shirt

This t-shirt was sold as tour goods during the Yumemiru Uchuu tour as a collaboration between Mr. Sakurai at the brand Drone. The original retail price was 9000 yen, and this shirt has quality to match: made of ultra-thin, soft cotton, with an extra-long line and serge-finished edges, this one is clearly a fashion piece, not a cheap tour t-shirt. The one we have on offer has never been worn, and even still has the tags attached. 
5000 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24 cm
Shoulder Width: 40 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 72 cm

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The Day in Question 2006 Tour T-shirt

This is definitely one of the coolest tour t-shirts Buck-Tick have ever released. The one we have on offer is slightly used, and has faded a bit to that well-loved band t-shirt off-black color, but as can be seen in the photograph, the print is still in perfect condition. This one is made of heavy duty cotton sure to last through many wild concerts. This t-shirt is extremely rare and hard to find. We do not expect another one to surface again. If you want it, get it now. 
3500 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 16 cm
Shoulder Width: 43 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 64 cm

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The Mortal Cat Hamlet T-shirt

This is the "cat in a ruff" shirt which can be spotted on Jake Cloudchair in the encore section of The Mortal's live DVD! This t-shirt is made of thin, ultra-soft cotton, with a wide scoop-neck perfect for showing off your sexy collarbones. Never washed, never worn. 3500 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 18 cm
Shoulder Width: 45 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 65 cm

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Razzle Dazzle Long Sleeved I Heart B-T T-shirt

This t-shirt was "produced by Sakurai." Note the "we love audience" print on the back, which now looks like foreshadowing to The Mortal's cover of "Spirit" by Bauhaus. This shirt is perfect for those cold days when you want to wear a band shirt but don't feel like wearing a short-sleeved shirt over a long-sleeved shirt. Lightly used but in perfect condition. 
3500 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 58 cm
Shoulder Width: 40 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 60 cm

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CLAIMED Gradelic Parade 2007 T-Shirt

This shirt was a collaboration between Buck-Tick and the Gradelic Design studio. It was sold on the 2007 20th Anniversary Parade Tour, and purchased in person by yours truly, who wore it several times. It has been laundered so that none of our sweat remains in its folds, but if you're a creepy stalker who wants to wear something that we wore, then buy this shirt. Note that the sexy ladies all appear to have the face of Mr. Sakurai from 1992. 3500 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 16 cm
Shoulder Width: 40 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 57 cm

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CLAIMED Fish Tanker's Only 2008 Tour T-shirt

The Fish Tanker's Only Tour 2008 may have gone down in Buck-Tickistani history books as the infamous occasion of the appearance of Mr. Sakurai's white wedding cake costume fail. However, the tour t-shirts sold to fans were quite beautiful. Note the 13kai style details. This shirt is made of heavy duty cotton and has never been washed or worn. 
3500 yen.

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Measurements:
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 20 cm
Shoulder Width: 40 cm
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 60 cm

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Tenshi no Revolver Tote Bag

This tote bag is made of highly durable nylon and has a flat bottom to accommodate a large amount of heavy cargo. You could easily use it to carry around textbooks, groceries, wine bottles, etc. It has never been used and is in mint condition, and is now completely unavailable, as it was only sold at the goods booth on the Tenshi no Revolver Tour and sold out from the Buck-Tick web shop years ago. The dimensions are 30 by 35 centimeters. 2000 yen. Leopard print rug not included.

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WORDS by Buck-Tick

This very thick, hardcover book published by the music magazine Ongaku to Hito contains a digest of all the interviews and photoshoots Buck-Tick did for the magazine between 1987 and 2002.  In addition to 64 pages of full color photos, it contains and extensive interview section with additional photographs and some very interesting interviews chronicling the band's history and recording process tour by tour. Interviews include not only the five Buck-Tick members, but also chats with Schaft (Imai and Maki Fujii), Schwein (Imai, Sakurai, Raymond Watts), and crosstalk between Imai and Hide of X Japan, and Sakurai and Issay of Der Zibet. Recommended for any fan, but especially if you are learning Japanese, this book is a great way to practice. The textured pages made it hard to photograph but the photos look very crisp in person. Perfect condition. Out of print. 

6000 yen.

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Buck-Tick in the Turkish Desert (Shapeless era)

Darker Than Darkness

Aku no Hana

Backstage during the Mona Lisa Overdrive tour (hang in there, Acchan-chan!)

Oh oh I'm in rest room!

Imai in the meat locker

Imai Hisashi and Sakurai Atsushi as Daniel Ash and Young Lord Voldemort

Homo-eros with the guest vocalist and a MIDI guitar on the Somewhere Nowhere Tour!

Omg you can see all his moles!

Just two men, making takoyaki on the beach at night...

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Ai no Wakusei Explosion Live DVD

This is the live DVD of Sakurai Atsushi's solo concert at NHK Hall in 2004.  Reportedly, this concert was what inspired Imai to create the concept for the 13kai wa Gekkou album, though as the stage sets are minimal, I feel sure that Imai must have been inspired by Sakurai's performance itself. Sakurai is joined onstage by an all-star backup band, including Fujii Maki (formerly of Soft Ballet) on synth, Jake Cloudchair (formerly of Guniw Tools, currently of The Mortal fame) on guitar, Miyo Ken (also of The Mortal fame) on guitar, and guest appearances by Satou Taiji (Theater Brook) and Cube Juice. In addition to his own solo works, Sakurai performs covers of David Bowie's "Space Oddity," Sawada Kenji's "Love -Dakishimetai," and Yuming's "Amaoto wa Chopin no Shirabe."  The DVD contains the full concert, plus a live music video for "Wakusei -Rebirth," and a bonus image gallery. It comes in a smoke grey hard plastic case.  This is the original pressing of this video and the only available version of this concert on DVD, as the Ai no Wakusei Collector's Box that was released in September contains Blu-Ray only...and it's only going to get rarer as the time passes, so if you want it, the time is now. Very rare and out of print. Region 2. A must have for any collector and true treasure for any fan of Mr. Sakurai, including non-fangirl fans - it's a great show and a beautiful video.

6000 yen.

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Track List

X-Lover

Wonderful World

Yellow Pig

I Hate You All

Hallelujah!

Yokan

Fantasy

Smell

Mächen

Shingatsu

Taiji

Neko

Explosion

Wakusei

Amaon Wa Chopin No Shirabe -I Like Chopin- (Yuming cover)

Love (Dakishimetai) (Sawada Kenji cover)

Sacrifice

Space Oddity (David Bowie cover)

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Chaos Tour Pamphlet

A large, glossy, beautiful photobook/tour pamphlet that was released for the 1996 Chaos tour, which Buck-Tick undertook to support the release of Cosmos. Since the Cosmos tours were never released on film either, this, too, is one of the only records that remains. Excellent condition, rare and out of print.
6000 yen

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Rock and Read #42

Volume 42 of Rock and Read magazine, with a 32-page cover feature on Sakurai Atsushi, including a long interview and 13 pages of full-color photos. Also includes a bonus postcard. Other artists featured include Inoran of Luna Sea, Gara of Merry, Asagi of D, Akihide of Breakerz, Bansaku of Baroque, and others. This was one of the best selling issues of Rock and Read magazine and is very difficult to find for sale compared to the other issues. Perfect condition, out of print. 

1700 yen.

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Aku no Hana Tour Pamphlet

Hardcover, LP sized tour pamphlet from the Aku no Hana era contains 35 pages of big glossy photos of the band members. Includes both full-color live photography and black and white art shots. Perfect condition, rare and out of print. If you love Mr. Sakurai with long hair, this one is for you. Sample photos below. 

2500 yen.

Ikonokrusm Photobook Set

Released in 2002 to commemorate Buck-Tick's 15th anniversary, this deluxe photobook set contains two volumes of arty photographs of the band.  The green volume contains mostly posed shots of the band members backstage and wandering around in front of a big brooding clanking oil refinery of the type Imai thinks is so sexy (fun fact: Cayce actually knows the guy who built this oil refinery!)  The red volume contains live photography and backstage candids from the Warp Days Tour.  The two photobooks are housed in a big shiny black slipcase.  Aside from missing the obi strip, the set is in perfect condition.  Rare and out of print.

6000 yen.

Photobooks and Slipcase

Big oily machines!

Standing "at attention."

Smoking at the bus stop, as one does.

Zipping back up after a sexy beast moment #sexybeasthide

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Romance Single First Press

First-press copy of the Romance single includes the single mixes of songs "Romance" and "Diabolo," which differ from the album mixes. It also comes with a special cover illustration and a bonus DVD with a live video of "Love Me" from the Day in Question 2004. Includes obi. Perfect condition. Rare and out of print. 
1800 yen.

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Parade 2007 Live DVD First Press

This is the DVD of Buck-Tick's 20th Anniversary Parade Festival, which was held in Minato Mirai in Yokohama in September of 2007. The main DVD includes footage of one song by each band who appeared at the festival, and in many cases, the bands are performing covers of Buck-Tick songs. It also includes footage of the guest appearances by the Buck-Tick members, including Sakurai's famous pink t-shirt drunken makeout with Kiyoharu, and Imai's beer-yellow drunken fanboy fest with Endo Michirou. In between songs, there are interviews with the Buck-Tick members and the various other bands, in which all parties are wasted drunk and giggling uproariously. The second half of the main DVD includes Buck-Tick's entire performance, featuring Mr. Sakurai in the Anime Armor Leopard Babushka Costume of Doom. The first press edition (which this is) also includes a bonus DVD containing "Rest Rooms," a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Parade Tour, including the Great Ripped Pants incident, and many other funny happenings. This item is long out of print, very difficult to come by and not to be missed! Great condition.
10,000 yen

Screencaps:

Imai with Asaki of Guniw Tools/Age of Punk

Tsuchiya Masami, guitar wizard! (Fun fact: Tsuchiya Masami later gave the coat he's wearing here to Issay. Issay still wears it on stage sometimes.)

Imai's sure having a great time!

Sakurai eats cake.

Hide's birthday cake looks just like him!

Imai shows off his legs with his punk idol, Endo Michiro.

Imai chugs some beer.

Toll autographs a banana.

Sakurai autographs the Hurry Up Mode vinyl for Hirosuke of Balzac.

Buck-Tick members with Luna Sea's J.

Ripped pants, oh my!

Aaaand... a successful costume change into jeans.

Hisashi of GLAY pays tribute to Hisashi of Buck-Tick!

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Kurutta Taiyou Album, First Press

Used, great condition. Comes in a special package with translucent picture cards you can layer over each other. 2500 yen

One Life One Death Album, First Press

Used, perfect condition. Comes with cardboard slipcase and bonus photobook. 2500 yen.

Koroshi no Shirabe -This is NOT Greatest Hits-

Used, great condition. 1500 yen.