Turning Japanese

~ Recording by The Vapors

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8Turning Japanese?:??The VaporsLondon 1980: New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)31C 064 422877
1.2Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsNew Clear DaysThe VaporsAlbum
United ArtistsUAG 30300
1.1Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsNew Clear DaysThe VaporsAlbum
United ArtistsLT-1049
1.1Turning Japanese3:50The VaporsTurning JapaneseThe VaporsSingle
United ArtistsBP 334
1.16Turning Japanese3:45Vapors25 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1980: 20 of the Year’s Greatest TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionYRNR CD80
1.13Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsTop Ten Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1990-12-10
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7017282
1.13Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsTop Ten Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music for Pleasure, EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD-MFP 5893, CDB 7 94637 2
1.16Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsCounting the Beat: Songs That Shaped the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)469367 2
1.16Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsThe Sound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD18
1.3Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsRock of the 80's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-01
1.3Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsRock of the 80’s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Priority Records (US hip hop)P2 53704
1.15Turning Japanese3:47VaporsSound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471981-2
1.5Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsLiving in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)E2 81417
1.5Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsLiving in Oblivion: The 80’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-03-23
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s)D108704, E2 81417
1.13Turning Japanese3:43The Vapors10 Hits Stars - 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 074
2.2Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/03
1.11Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsRichard Blade's Flashback Favorites, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-05-17
Oglio RecordsS21-17513
1.16Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsJust Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the ’80s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-06-21
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71695
1.16Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsJust Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the '80s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R4 71695
1.3Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsParty On! Dance Hits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsPunk & Wave, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)476769 2
1.2Turning Japanese3:48The VaporsThe 80's Collection, Volume ThreeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8143012
2.8Turning Japanese3:46VaporsThe 80's Collection: 1980: Alive and KickingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/17
3.9Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsWave: The Biggest New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 868442
1.1Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsAnthologyThe VaporsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-05-30
One Way Records (US label specialized in reissues of classic rock-albums)S21-18332
1.4Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsDon't Care: New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-18274
1.2Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsJoey Vendetta Presents: 200% Pure RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality (Canadian label, 1950–1985)QRSPD 1231
1.9Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsOne Hit Classics of the 70s & 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSTARCD 1042
1.15Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsPunk: The Worst of Total Anarchy (green)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyPU 860572
2.15Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsPunk: The Worst of Total AnarchyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 868302, PUA 860562, PUA 860572, PUA 860582
1.8Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsRock of the 80s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-57434
1.12Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsTeenage Kicks: 46 Classic Punk & New Wave TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 338-2
1.6Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsBest Sellers of the 80’s, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-03-18
Disky
2.4Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsThe Best Punk Album in the World… Ever! 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 41537 2 4
1.12Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsNumber One Hits of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8146282
1.2Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsSmash Alternatives: 14 Classic New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O RecordsHIPD-40023
1.17Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsThe Number One Punk AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)535 658-2
1.1Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsTurning Japanese: The Best of the VaporsThe VaporsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1996
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 53898 2 5
2.2Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsYoung at HeartVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectA482/9548 34347 2
1.6Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsTotally PunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-04-14
1.5Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion: Original SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1997-04-15
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-62098-2
1.16Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsThe Sound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-10-06
488825 2
1.17Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsA Time to Remember: 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-10-07
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), The CDCard CompanyATTR 1980, CD526
1.6Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsAtomic: Sounds of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997-10-13
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
1.5Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsRomy and Michele’s High School ReunionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1997-11-18
1.4Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsClassic EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 7243 8 57936 2 2, 7243 8 57937 2 1
1.4Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsClassic Eighties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 8 57937 2
1.2Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsEighties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8567612
1.2Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsEssential EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)859184
3.12Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsHits from the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDTR BOX 316
3.12Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsHits From the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CD TR BOX 316
3.9Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsNew Wave Classics: The Biggest New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHB 882212
2.14Turning Japanese3:42The VaporsOnce in a LifetimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2889
2.5Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsPermanent Revolution [Sunday Times]Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Sunday TimesVol 02
1.5Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsRomy and Michele’s High School Reunion: Original SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)1620982
1.6Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsSounds of the Eighties: 1980-1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI-Capitol Special Markets, Time–Life Music7243 8 19499 2 4, R988-22
1.15Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsYoung at Heart - Classic Hits of the Early 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD1881-5
1.1Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsVaporizedThe VaporsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-07
Collectables (US reissue label)COL-5888
1.1Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsSexy '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-28
1.20Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsThe Best Punk Anthems… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-06-15
Virgin TVVTDCD 198
1.4Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsClassic Rock: 1980–1985Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/14
2.2Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsEntertainment Weekly: 80's WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets72438-19877-2-8
1.4Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsNew Wave 80s 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)72438-19886-2-6
1.4Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsNew Wave 80s: Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)
1.9Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsSound of the SuburbsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMIDCD52
2.10Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsVideo Hits 1000th Show CelebrationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)492964 2
1.14Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsBest of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)5235302
6.15Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 249932
3.16Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsHits of the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 22706 2 0
1.8Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsModern Rock: 1980-1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR828-02
1.5Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsRadio Days '80s New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets72434-98483-2-0
2.10Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsSay Cheese! Ultimate One Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)SMECD012
9.14Turning Japanese3:46The VaporsThe Best Singles of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Startel EntertainmentSAN0028, SANCD0028A
1.14Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsBest of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-16
EMI Gold5284352
1.9Turning Japanese3:42The VaporsCharlie’s AngelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2000-10-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 61064
1.9Turning Japanese3:42The VaporsCharlie’s Angels: Music From the Motion Picture (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2000-10-24
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music Soundtrax, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CK 61064, D138187
1.9Turning Japanese3:42The VaporsCharlie's Angels: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music Soundtrax498478 2
1.9Turning Japanese3:42The VaporsCharlie’s AngelsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 498472 2
1.11Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsHyperactiveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724357619127
1.2Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsNew Clear DaysThe VaporsAlbum
Captain Mod (A sub-label of Captain Oi!)MODSKA CD 11
1.9Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsNew Wave GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2001-04-17
DiskyDC 610172
1.2Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsAwesome 80s, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)2247
2.8Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsClassic Rock (exclusive to Tesco)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 34906 2 1, 7243 5 34907 2 0, 7243 5 34908 2 9, 7243 5 34909 2 8
6.11Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsOne‐Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 610292
1.10Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsPop Goes the 80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD319
1.7Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsPop Revolution: 1980-1981Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL-703/04, TL703/04
2.4Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsThe Greatest Eighties CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 33863 2 0
1.3Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsThe Greatest Movies CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
HMV Easy (owned by EMI)
1.8Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsDon't You Forget About MeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-05-07
Medalist Entertainment60043-2
1.19Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsPunk: The JubileeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-05-27
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTCD 452
1.10Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsLike, Omigod! The ’80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-07-02
Rhino (reissue label)R2 78239
1.10Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsTotally Number One Hits the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-08-22
1.14Turning Japanese3:47The VaporsBCN's Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MobyWare42-104
2.13Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsGreatest Hits of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
2.2Turning Japanese3:45The VaporsHigh School ReunionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Startel EntertainmentRMGSCD0044
1.20Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsNo Spitting: 60 Classic Punk TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 904113
1.10Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsPop! Goes the ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promotion
1.5Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsChains & Safety Pins: The New WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI PremiumCDLIC75
1.2Turning Japanese3:44The VaporsSelections From "Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally)"Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
Bootleg
1.20Turning Japanese3:43The VaporsSixteen CandlesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack

Relationships

producer:Vic Coppersmith‐Heaven
drums (drum set):Howard Smith (UK drummer for the Vapors)
electric bass guitar [bass guitar]:Steve Smith (UK bassist for the Vapors)
guitar and lead vocals:David Fenton
guitar [lead guitar]:Edward Bazalgette
edits:Turning Japanese (US single edit)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/30cHDhxUqgnHq78hv5UjMx [info]
recording of:Turning Japanese

Related works

Turning Japanese

lyricist and composer:David Fenton
publisher:Glenwood Music Corp.
later parody versions:Be a Japanese (WEEB Anthem)
Learning Blasphemies
Turning Into Cheese