The Japanese record labels give the license/right for record labels outside of Japan permission to produce HK/TW press of an artiste's material as well . Which's why sometimes for an OS single/album , there will be a note written 'not for distribution within japan'
Polyrhythm already wrote what I want to say but I have to admit OS press are really such a lifesaver , $ wise . Purist Japan press people will say that Japan press have the best quality but to me , I really can't tell the difference
If an artiste I support/listen has OS press of his/her material , I will get it . I don't see a point to buy a Japan press where I can pick a cheaper option & it's still an original that I bought , nothing to be ashamed about in it not being a full fledged Japan press item
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