SKU RS120
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Era (Authentic)

Year 2000 — Original Release
Reasons:
• Event date printed: 26 Aug 2000 – Chiba Marine Stadium
• United Sports Heavy-T Made in USA tag = correct era
• Print + band lineup matches known originals
• No modern reprint indicators

This is a genuine Y2K era festival tee.

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Gender

Unisex
Standard boxy early-2000s fit.

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Color

Off-white / Natural white
Print colors:
• Front: Metallic blue-gold gradient
• Back: Blue + yellow festival band lineup

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Founder / Brand Info

Event: AIR JAM

Legendary Japanese punk festival created by Hi-Standard.

Organizer / Label:

Pizza of Death Records
• Founded by Ken Yokoyama (of Hi-Standard)
• Influential Japanese punk label (Hi-Standard, Husking Bee, Brahman, etc.)

Blank Tag:

United Sports – Heavy-T – Made in USA
A popular 90s–2000s high-quality T-shirt blank.

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Type of Garment

Vintage band/festival T-shirt
• 100% pre-shrunk cotton
• Heavyweight fabric
• Double-stitched hems
• Screen-printed front and back

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Description

This is an authentic Air Jam 2000 concert T-shirt produced for the legendary Chiba Marine Stadium event hosted by Pizza of Death Records and Hi-Standard. The front features the metallic-style AIR JAM 2000 logo, while the back lists all performing bands, including:
• Back Drop Bomb
• Bloodthirsty Butchers
• Husking Bee
• Hi-Standard
• Brahman
• The Mad Capsule Markets
• Cocobat
• Wrench
• Abnormals
…and many more — a snapshot of Japan’s golden punk/hardcore era.

The blank is a United Sports Heavy-T Made in USA, a high-quality and period-correct base used for official merch.

This shirt is now rare and highly collectible, especially for fans of J-punk, Hi-Standard, or Pizza of Death Records.

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Styling Tips
• Pair with cargo pants or straight denim for vintage punk style
• Layer with a flannel or military jacket
• Works as oversized streetwear with shorts and sneakers
• Because it’s rare, avoid washing frequently — flip inside-out, cold wash only

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Rating (1–10)

Design: 9/10

Iconic Japanese punk identity, metallic gradient logo, complete band lineup.

Condition: 6.5/10

Based on photos:
• Visible wrinkles
• Small faint stains around collar
• Some general age wear
• No major holes or cracking shown

Still very wearable, especially for a 23-year-old concert tee.

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Conclusion

Your Air Jam 2000 T-shirt is a genuine, original-era Japanese punk festival piece, printed on a Made in USA United Sports Heavy-T blank, making it highly collectible. Items from early Pizza of Death events are sought after, especially with complete band lineup prints. Despite some aging and minor staining, this is a strong vintage piece with real value to collectors.