Masayoshi Takanaka – FINGER DANCIN 12 (Pre-Order)

Pre-Order – Expected to Ship July, 2026

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, popular works from the Kitty Years by Japans legendary super guitarist “Masayoshi Takanaka” are newly remastered.

A mini album released in 1980 where Funky Takanaka fully explodes. As the title suggests, its a joyful 45 RPM record where Takanakas fingers dance across the guitar frets. Featuring all four tracks including the softly romantic “PLASTIC TEARS” and the heart-shaking disco tune “FINGER DANCIN”. (Original release date: September 1, 1980)

Keyboard & chorus: Izumi MIMI Kobayashi

Drums: Masahiro Miyazaki

Bass: Akihiro Tanaka

Latin percussion: Yuki Sugawara

Horns: Satoshi Nakamura, Genji Sawai, Shunzo Sunahara, Kenji Nakazawa, Hitoshi Okano

Strings: Naoya Yamamoto (conductor), KATO GROUP & OHNO GROUP

Remastering & cutting: Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)

• LP pressed on purple vinyl
• Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut
• Mini album released in 1980 where Funky Takanaka fully explodes
• Newly remastered with high-resolution audio sourced from the original master tapes
• Cut at Abbey Road Studios in London

Track List:

• SPACE WAGON
• PLASTIC TEARS
• FINGER DANCIN
• HEART ACE

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