• (PRE-ORDER 4/3/26) Saudade (Salmon Pink Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - JAZZ *NEW/COLOR*
  • (PRE-ORDER 4/3/26) Saudade (Salmon Pink Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - JAZZ *NEW/COLOR*
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Masayoshi Takanaka

(PRE-ORDER 4/3/26) Saudade (Salmon Pink Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

(PRE-ORDER 4/3/26) Saudade (Salmon Pink Vinyl) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

$ 38.90 USD
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Description

  • LP pressed on salmon pink vinyl
  • Remastered for the 50th anniversary of Masayoshi Takanaka's debut
  • Originally released September 10, 1982

1 A Fair Wind
2 Saudade
3 Eona
4 Breakin’ Loose
5 Ride’em High
6 Chill Me Out
7 New York Strut
8 The Forest of My Heart
9 Manifestation

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, legendary Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka celebrates his milestone with remastered releases of his most beloved works from the Kitty Years.

As a pioneering figure in the global Japanese fusion boom, Takanaka continues to captivate fans across Japan, Europe, and the U.S. These special reissues were remastered and cut at London’s Abbey Road Studios using high-resolution audio transferred directly from the original master tapes. All three titles were handled by Abbey Road’s renowned engineer, Alex Wharton. Each comes as a 180g heavyweight vinyl release, pressed on colored vinyl inspired by the original jacket artwork.

"SAUDADE" (originally released September 10, 1982): 180g clear salmon pink vinyl

Remastered and cut by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London)

Produced by Narada Michael Walden and recorded at THE AUTOMATT in San Francisco, featuring T.M. Stevens on bass and Sheila E. on percussion. A danceable, relaxed masterpiece where Takanaka’s ultimate resort-guitar sound truly comes alive.

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Format Type: LP

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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