= SIZE SPEC / cm =
( S ) : Length 65cm / Body width 45cm / Sleeve length 18cm
( M ) : Length 68cm / Body width 48cm / Sleeve length 19cm
( L ) : Length 71cm / Body width 51cm / Sleeve length 20cm
( XL ) : Length 74cm / Body width 54cm / Sleeve length 21cm
( XXL ) : Length 77cm / Body width 57cm / Sleeve length 22cm

★ 1%13 Record Shop ANSWER Official Tee / Liner Notes ★

RECORD SHOP ANSWER

Preface Document (quoted from FB)

1%13 News 2019 / 4 / 14

“Big love to Record Shop ANSWER ”

ANSWER RECORD” which has been supporting the underground music culture in Nagoya/Chukyo area for many years since its opening in 1995, will soon be closing its doors. This record store with “love and heart” that has always provided us with numerous sound sources from a street perspective and has been actively involved in organizing live shows and releases will be closing its doors on May 6. They went through many difficult times, but still kept the faith and provided us with the latest music and music we had not yet experienced. At the time of its opening, there was no record store in Nagoya of this caliber, and it was a wonderful place to go to find music without having to travel to London or Tokyo. We are sorry to hear that the store had to close due to a number of circumstances, and after much deliberation, we decided to honor the contribution of Answer Records as 1%13 by permanently retaining the shop. We made many prototypes of the design, but finally settled on this one, which is now in production at a rapid pace, and will be available at Answer by the end of next week, followed by sales at other stores. Thank you, Nakamura-kun and Sao-chan. I will never forget Answer until the day I die. I love you. ！！！！！

1%13 News 2019 / 4 / 17

“Record Shop Answer official T Shirts ”

We all felt the same way. As a fan of Answer Records, I am very happy to hear that you have been inspired to contact us once again in these times of wanting to do something about it, but nothing seems to be going our way. Thank you very much. Since we have run out of stock, we are going to do a quick re-production of 1%13, which is impossible because of our guts. I can’t read the sizes and numbers, but I’m determined to make it happen before GW, so if you have any size requests, I’ll accept them here (I’ll do my best, but I’m on duty tomorrow, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to move fast enough). We will do our best. And it’s been a little over 10 years since we started. Finally, the collar tag has been worn out, and we are starting with a new version. Yes, we are going forward as a new 1%13, taking over the will of Answer Record on the collar tag. The price is 3800 yen (in tax), much cheaper than the usual 1%13. I am going to say this for the first time. Nakamura, please sell a lot for Sao-chan! Tears We love Answer! Please feel free to post your Answer photos and memories here. We will keep your answers here forever. Sorry for the rushed post and lack of words. But I still want to answer the answerer!

1%13 News 2019 / 4 / 18

“Breaking News ”

Breaking News. We were so upset that we prepared so urgently that we got the day of the week wrong. So today is Thursday. We would like to go through the numbers here until Saturday night, so if you would like, please throw the numbers down to size. We will put them into production numbers. Please note that I will not be selling them personally, as I would like you to make your purchases at the Answer during the remaining time. Please note that we can now offer XL and XXL sizes. Please consider this as we are now able to offer XL and XXL.

1%13 News 2019 / 4 / 19

“Answer of today ”

Yesterday, Answer and I went to BLACK BOOTS in Nagoya for a final meeting. I was really surprised at how many inquiries we received, and Nakamura-kun and Sao-chan were happy, which made me very happy as well. Thank you very much! I am happy to report from here that the passionate answers from those of you who could not come in person have been well received. Thanks to the cooperation of the wear company and the workshop, BLACK BOOTS is now being prepared, adjusted, and produced before this coming GW, and will be delivered to the answerers as soon as this Wednesday, before GW for sure. We are very grateful to BLACK BOOTS/Iwamae for taking off their skin and producing the product with only their Chinese spirit. Thank you! Like ANSWER, this is a wonderful store that Nagoya, where all cultures intersect, is proud of, and we would be honored if you would take this opportunity to visit if you are interested. At this moment when the Heisei Era gives way to the 2025 Era, I would like to continue to respond with sincerity to the question of how we can embody the human spirit, warmth, and importance that must never be forgotten while being swallowed up by the convenience of digital technology. I sincerely hope that many more people will be able to encounter the wonderful music that they have yet to experience at Answer Records during the remaining business period.
Wow ！！！！ Nakamura-kun and Sao-chan, what you have done for music fans is tremendous! I love you! I’ll be back! Answer!

1%13 News 2019 / 5 / 5

RECORD SHOP ANSWER (fan) asks you to…

Nakamura-kun, who always makes it easy for us to reserve items for you, and Sao-chan, who always smiles and says “I’ve got it!” even if you’re a little (incredibly) late, and takes it out of the stocker. However, that is not the case this time. I will be there tomorrow with BIG LOVE for both of you who are busy with your hard work. Please contact me as soon as possible!

Moments like this existed at the beginning of 2021: 、、、、、

Chapter 1 The Day After

On May 6, 2019, the last day of one of the biggest Golden Week holidays in Japan’s history, the curtain quietly closed on one of the most important music hubs in the Chukyo area of Japan. 23 years from 1995 to 2019, Nagoya Record Shop Answer had been providing not only Nagoya music fans but also those from all over Japan and the world with the best in rock and roll/punk and other underground music. Record Shop Answer”, the pride of Nagoya, which has continued to support various local music scenes from the bottom up, has closed its doors. It is an undeniable fact that the shop was closely involved in various music cultures, not only releasing numerous band recordings, but also actively rolling out independent projects with a variety of approaches, which was undeniably an ideal form of underground music.

ROCK N ROLL” in the form of a record shop

The environment has changed with the times, values have changed dramatically, and they have faced various handicaps, but they have still stood up to them head-on, and their attitude seems to be completely hard-core. Record Shop Answer, which has never wavered, has continued to transmit strange and different sounds, and has provided us with the best music and many opportunities by cooperating with music lovers all over the world with its solid trust and unique network.

PUNK ROCK” in the form of a record shop

The real impact of the street level and LIVE & DIE that we experienced when Record Shop Answer was closed was felt by many people at the same time, and even today, we can still hear the sound coming out of the speakers and find hints in the T-shirts. It is possible to find hints from the sound coming out of the speakers and the T-shirts. And what did he get from that last moment?

A record shop form ” NEXT “.

How Should We Proceed?

The cry from Record Shop Answer evolves here and a new beginning begins: 、、、、

1%13 will pack this precious moment, atmosphere, music culture, history, and thoughts and wishes into this T-shirt perfectly.

Chapter 2: Punk Rock Still Discharges Even after Death

I’m going to tell you another important purpose of this T-shirt.

“This is not produced as a simple remembrance T-shirt ”

It is a T-shirt that is both a memorabilia and a “trigger” for more people to wear.

It is a freethinking design that accepts access from not only answer fans and music fans, but also from various openings of functionality, feeling, design, etc.

“Anyone can wear it “.

I hereby declare that everyone has the right to wear it, without reservation or hesitation, including those who have never been to Answer Records, those who have never heard of the record in the first place, those who simply like the design, ear enthusiasts, those who have no connection or connection to music, etc、、、、

It’s okay if you don’t know. Because there is no need for us to stick to common sense. And it is important to have a new inspiration and attitude that starts here and now, because the answer T-shirt can surely affect something in the person who has it.

This is a message in the form of a record store T-shirt.

Nonsense? Joke?

Sharpen up.

Hear

Ask anything

Answer to Answer

What is the world that you reached with all your senses?

Chapter 3: Clue Clues

At first, we decided to ask Mr. Nakamura for a hint for the design from his favorite records, and we decided to go straight to the source and ask him. I wanted to create a design that was more like an answer record, and I didn’t have much time. However, contrary to my slight expectation, he replied, “It’s impossible because I can’t narrow it down.” After much groaning and groaning, I decided to start with a composition starting from Discharge / Hear nothing as a response from answer fans. The “ear” of pinpoint extraction is set up as a modern primitive object, meaning to bring out the full potential of human nature. If we go back to the simple principle, the answer will naturally be derived.

After the image comes the action.

The color of the general sales will be changed to an atmospheric vintage white to distinguish it from live-selling.

What to read?

What can we do?

I leave the last message of the Answer here.

Ears

HEAR ANYTHING

Hear Anything, Ask Anything

Hear everything “true” in sound

The eternal theme is one with the body

Holographs reflect other shadows

I am ready to listen

Afterword

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many record store answer fans and music fans who responded with ultra speed and enthusiasm despite the extremely short period of time between the announcement and X – DAY. Thank you very much. I am happy to report again that Nakamura and Sao-chan were surprised and delighted by the response from everyone until the last day of the event. We will be releasing the T-shirts again as a benefit T for Record Shop Answer, but please note that the price is the general price as they are supplied by the stores that deal in them. As a bonus, the first 150 customers will receive a “Record Shop Answer shopping bag,” which has become extremely valuable. We will keep the edition for archival purposes, but we will no longer be producing the regular edition, so we hope you will be a regular customer.

Nakamura-kun and Sao-chan, thank you for all your hard work over the years. And thank you Record Shop Answer!

TEXT by TAKACHO LONDON

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