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..........I do this sometimes hahahahahaha That's how DWP came in to my life, randomly bought 6P.
 
People also fail to realize that 90%+ of VK bands are not trying to sell to you at all. You're not going to their lives and buying like 20 chekis until you get the right one, multiple copies of CDs for instore privileges, etc. Live limited releases are a make sure your fans come and buy your release directly from you(more money for the artist, they don't have to split with CD shop and distribution), especially if they haven't heard it and if they like downloaded it somewhere and they thought it sucked, then they're definitely not going to come to your live and purchase a copy.
Live limited releases are fair game as well on auctions, if you think about it this way, I just spent 3500yen on a ticket to go buy this 1500yen single, add in transportation, etc. You're looking at more than 6000yen, compared to the 3000yen they're asking for at auction.
If you love the band enough, you will always find a way to get a release. Even if it takes years.

I think that illegally download music/sharing can be wrong on some terms. If people want to share to keep friend or pal interested in the CD long enough to have them buy a physical copy then yes, that is good. If they share just for free music/distribution then that is wrong. If a single is venue limited then by all means, do release to the public if it is highly requested and not available to oversea fans. Disbanded bands should support too because every cent counts unless record label go under too in which case, it count as fair game to either illegally download or buy from place like CDJapan or other music Asia store. 
 
 
 
An example by the gazette, "Inside Beast"  was recently uploaded after album was released long time ago and fans has positive feedback but criticism for long wait. Big record company such as Sony are quick to take down music from random uploader which doesn't belong them because they like to make the money, which is right thing to do. Record companies and website such as iTunes and other purchase music websites do good by allowing previews/samples but sometimes that is not good enough for certain people who want a long preview of song. I know lot of music blogs that put out free music from active band in which case, what that do? Nothing for the artists, maybe gain few fans or 100 but who else illegally download their music too? That large gap for purchasing or keeping for greedy self. 
If owner of record company is dick to fans, why not still support bands on his label if u like them? Forget about mean owner and mainly look to favorite artist to support. Long hours and hard work go into making music, hours and hours of planning and thought to make few songs or days/months for album in which is not worth it to just jack music.
If CD is hard to find? Ok that is one decent reason of if is venue/live then Ok. But if you have money or just want to sample then buy or give preview but do not keep music which you no pay for. 
 
Sure shipping fee is big for us oversea people but it worth it to enjoy nice quality music. Musicians do not make much money but depend on how much music single/EP/album go for. 
More bands need to upload preview of music to keep fans interested so that they buy more. Thank we have lots of online retail for purchasing the CDs of Asia or Europe
If you want CD bad enough, you will save up for it and buy it no matter what the cost. I have found bands I like through YouTube and I buy full single later on when I save up or sometime listen to song constantly to make sure I still want CD. 

Welcome to the official tutorial to create a Japanese iTunes account!
 
Before you get started, make sure you have all of the following:
✅ An E-mail Address That Is Not Registered To An iTunes Account
Something like Gmail, Yahoo, etc. I would not recommend that you attempt to use your iCloud e-mail address (if you have one).
✅ A Valid Japanese Billing Address
From what I’ve read around, iTunes requires a valid Japanese billing address and they have a system that will check. While it’s probably against Apple’s terms of service, you can use public/business addresses. One user used J-list’s business address, for another account of mine, I used my Tenso mailbox. You could probably even use a Japanese Apple Store location.
✅ A Japanese Phone Number
Requirement is debatable. Some people have claimed that they have used their own (non-Japanese) phone numbers, others have claimed to use a random string of numbers, or a 01 2345 6789 sequence… do whatever works!
✅ Japanese iTunes Gift Card
I highly recommend that you use Japan Codes, because their cards are the cheapest, and they have a wide selection of cards for other stores, such as レコチョク. I also recommend OffGamers.com if you have multiple iTunes store accounts from many different countries. I use OffGamers to get cards for my UK iTunes account.
 
One thing to keep in mind about gift code shops:
Every single one of these shops claim to send out gift codes immediately. Some shops live up to this promise... sometimes. It really depends. Sometimes one shop will send out codes instantly, other times that same shop may make you wait a few days.
 
Now that you have everything on that checklist, let’s get started…
 
Open up iTunes and go to iTunes Store. If you’re logged into an iTunes account already, then log out.
Then, scroll all the way down to the store homepage, and click on the flag in the bottom corner. It will take you to the region select page.
When you're on the region select page, look for the Japanese flag and click it.
Now you’re in the Japanese iTunes store.
 
Some computers may display the store in Japanese.
If that’s the case, then...
続ける = continue
キャンセル = cancel
戻る = back
同意する = agree
 
Click the Sign In button, then click the Create Apple ID button.
You’ll get some Welcome to iTunes screen. Click Continue.
Then there will be a Terms and Conditions page, check the box at the bottom, and click the agree button.
 
Now, let’s enter some basic account information:
 
Here’s where we begin to have some fun! Many people have trouble with this part.

Don’t worry, you actually can skip the Payment Type part with all the credit cards, and just enter your gift card code below that.
Enter the Billing address. I used From Japan’s headquarters in the picture above, and you could probably get away with using it, too.
Click Create Apple ID and buy some Japanese music!
 
Feel free to PM me with any questions or feedback.