Masayoshi Takanaka - On Guitar

📀 Product Details
Year	1978
Country	Japan
Label	Invitation / VIH-6033
Media	EX
Sleeve	EX (w/Insert)
Obi	EX- (Light stains)

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Japan Original Pressing.

Much more than a guitar instruction record — a breezy 1978 Japanese fusion gem packed with tropical grooves, soulful covers and Takanaka’s unmistakable guitar tone.

Originally created in 1978 for Victor’s Professional High-Technique Series, On Guitar sounds far too good to be treated simply as an instructional record. Backed by Yukihiro Takahashi, Haruomi Hosono, Getao Takahashi and Pecker, Takanaka turns classics by Bobby Womack, Santana, Earth, Wind & Fire and Boz Scaggs into his own warm, tropical fusion world.

“Breezin’” is effortlessly smooth, while the alternate versions of “Blue Curacao” and “Rainbow” make this LP especially worthwhile for Takanaka collectors. Relaxed, melodic and full of groove — one of the more unusual treasures in his ’70s catalog.

$85.00 USD

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About the Condition

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−).

We visually inspect every record, and we clean each one before shipping (play-testing when needed). Even new or great-looking vinyl—especially some Japanese pressings—can have light background noise. We grade carefully by eye and ear, but it’s still a human call, so please check the notes before buying.