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LIMIT OF 1 Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat PER CART. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mercuryrecords.com\/pages\/gift-with-purchase-faq-slipmat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e FOR MORE DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Date: July 1, 1976\u003cbr\u003e180g Clear Blue Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Lacquer Cutting by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes authentic obi strip\u003cbr\u003ePressed in Japan  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’s solo debut album and a pioneering work in Japanese rock fusion scene. Defined by its tropical atmosphere and melodic guitar style, the album laid the foundation for what would become Takanaka’s signature sound.\u003cbr\u003eFormer Sadistic Mika Band bandmates Yu Imai (keyboards) and Tsugutoshi Goto (bass) also participated. 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The album features an extraordinary lineup of international and Japanese musicians including Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason, Chuck Rainey, Patrice Rushen, Abraham Laboriel, Tower of Power, Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami, Jun Fukamachi, and Motoya Hamaguchi.\u003cbr\u003eBass – Abraham Laboriel\u003cbr\u003eBass – Chuck Rainey\u003cbr\u003eDrums - Harvey Mason\u003cbr\u003eDrums - Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami\u003cbr\u003eDrums - Ed Greene\u003cbr\u003eGuitar – Lee Ritenour\u003cbr\u003ePercussion – Paulinho Da Costa\u003cbr\u003eHorns – Tower Of Power Horn Section\u003cbr\u003eKeyboards – Patrice Rushen\u003cbr\u003eKeyboards, Arranged By – Jun Fukamachi\u003cbr\u003ePercussion - Steve Forman\u003cbr\u003ePercussion - Motoya Hamaguchi\u003cbr\u003eVocals – Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Anderson, Maxine Willard Waters\u003cbr\u003eTenor Saxophone – Emilio Castillo, Lenny Pickett\u003cbr\u003eTrumpet – Greg Adams, Mic Gillette\u003cbr\u003eBaritone Saxophone – Steve Kupka\u003cbr\u003eProducer – Masayoshi Takanaka\u003cbr\u003eRecorded by – Bob Stone, Teruaki Kitagawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA-1 Sexy Dance\u003cbr\u003eA-2 Malibu\u003cbr\u003eA-3 An Insatiable High\u003cbr\u003eB-1 E.S.P.\u003cbr\u003eB-2 M5\u003cbr\u003eB-3 Sundrops\u003cbr\u003eB-4 Good (Bad?) 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LIMIT OF 1 Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat PER CART. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mercuryrecords.com\/pages\/gift-with-purchase-faq-slipmat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e FOR MORE DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Date: March 1, 1980\u003cbr\u003e180g Clear Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Lacquer Cutting by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes authentic obi strip\u003cbr\u003ePressed in Japan  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA live album recorded during Masayoshi Takanaka and Yosui Inoue’s joint concerts at Nippon Budokan on December 23 and 24, 1979, shortly after the release of the album JOLLY JIVE. 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The Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR SHIPMENT AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN YOUR CART OR ORDER CONFIRMATION. LIMIT OF 1 Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat PER CART. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mercuryrecords.com\/pages\/gift-with-purchase-faq-slipmat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e FOR MORE DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Date: July 21, 1978\u003cbr\u003e180g Clear Sky Blue Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Lacquer Cutting by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes authentic obi strip\u003cbr\u003ePressed in Japan  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 1978 album reflecting Takanaka’s free-spirited creativity and strong Latin influences, recorded across Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, and Izu. The album includes tracks recorded with Brazilian musicians in Brazil itself, as well as a samba arrangement of the Star Wars theme. Fan favorite Disco “B” is also included. 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The Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR SHIPMENT AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN YOUR CART OR ORDER CONFIRMATION. LIMIT OF 1 Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat PER CART. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mercuryrecords.com\/pages\/gift-with-purchase-faq-slipmat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e FOR MORE DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Date: March 10, 1981\u003cbr\u003e180g Clear Purple Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Half-Speed Cutting by Miles Showell (Abbey Road Studios, London)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes authentic obi strip\u003cbr\u003ePressed in Japan  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’s seventh original album. 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The Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR SHIPMENT AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN YOUR CART OR ORDER CONFIRMATION. LIMIT OF 1 Limited Edition Takanaka Slipmat PER CART. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mercuryrecords.com\/pages\/gift-with-purchase-faq-slipmat\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e FOR MORE DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Date: December 10, 1981\u003cbr\u003e180g Clear Deep Blue + Clear Red Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eRemastered \u0026amp; Lacquer Cutting by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes authentic obi strip\u003cbr\u003ePressed in Japan  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasayoshi Takanaka’s eighth studio album. 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