Masayoshi Takanaka - Natsu・Zen・Kai

📀 Product Details
Year	1984
Country	Japan
Label	Kitty / 28MS 0060
Media	EX
Sleeve	EX (w/Insert)
Obi	EX

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Japan Original Pressing.

Pure summer from start to finish — tropical reggae, Latin grooves, Balearic synths and Takanaka’s soaring guitar in one of his most colorful ’80s albums.

Takanaka goes full tropical on this brilliant 1984 album, his final release for Kitty Records. Drum machines and glossy synthesizers meet his unmistakable guitar, while Orquesta del Sol brings explosive Latin energy to “Cuban Heels.”

“Yokoso, Natsu no Okoku e” opens with a laid-back reggae feel, “Dancing To Cat Guitar” turns into sharp electro-funk, and the beautifully mellow “Neptune” drifts into pure Balearic territory. Bright, playful and irresistibly summery — but with enough strange electronic detail to make it much deeper than simple resort fusion.

$35.00 USD

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Grade	Description
S (Sealed)	Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played.
M (Mint)	Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played.
EX (Excellent)	Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly.
VG+ (Very Good Plus)	Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy.
VG (Very Good)	Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping.
G+ (Good Plus)	Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable.

+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).

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