I know this is unpractical advice, but if you can make the trip to Japan, you will be overjoyed and thrilled! As one who is particularly addicted to visiting Japan (I've been there 13 times!), I can highly recommend making the journey. If you are particularly fond of Japanese pressings, that will just add some icing to the cake. My two favorite shops for records in Tokyo are HMV Record Shop in the Shibuya Neighborhood and Discunion Music, which has several locations, but I've had great luck in the Shinjuku branch.
I was there once with my mom, on a vacation, dragging her to a boring record shop. She asked me how she could help. I told her to just browse, and see if she could find anything I may like. She came back 30 minutes later with Prince Purple Rain and Dire Straits Brothers In Arms, both Japanese versions, both in perfect condition. Shot got a gold star for the day!!
If you have not been there, I would add Japan to the list of possible 2 week vacation locations. Tokyo & Kyoto are magical places with outstanding food and culture, and an adventure for the senses.
I was there once with my mom, on a vacation, dragging her to a boring record shop. She asked me how she could help. I told her to just browse, and see if she could find anything I may like. She came back 30 minutes later with Prince Purple Rain and Dire Straits Brothers In Arms, both Japanese versions, both in perfect condition. Shot got a gold star for the day!!
If you have not been there, I would add Japan to the list of possible 2 week vacation locations. Tokyo & Kyoto are magical places with outstanding food and culture, and an adventure for the senses.