22/11/79 PLASTICS...'ROBOT' c/w 'COPY'...(RT 030) PLASTICS; a band who actually are 'big in Japan' send us their first single re- leased on Rough Trade 24 November. The Tokyo-based group consists of: Chica, voice; Toshi, voice and guitar; Hajime, guitears; Ma-Chang, electronics; and Shima-Chang ,rythm box. Whist Plastics have had many offers from major label interests worldwide, their commitment to independent production of music caused them to seek out Ro- ugh Trade Who are pleased to release their first record outside of Japan. The group plan to play in America in January and hope to visit the UK in con- juction with that tour. For further information, please ring Scott Piering: (01)229 2146

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Illusraton by Toshio Nakanishi, Photography by Tohru Kogure, Design and Art Direction by Hajime Tachibana.