Masayoshi Takanaka - Takanaka (Super clean copy!)

📀 Product Details
Year	1977
Country	Japan
Label	Kitty / MKF 1010
Media	EX+
Sleeve	NM (w/insert, Most copies of this obi have slight red ink marks from printing.)
Obi	NM

Comments:

Japan Original Pressing.

No stains, no splits, no tears! This title often shows scuffs or discoloration, but this copy has none of them. One-owner copy in exceptionally clean condition!

A city-minded jazz-funk/fusion showcase from Masayoshi Takanaka—ex-Sadistic Mika Band—cut for Kitty in 1977. His glassy to singing lead tone rides a tight, Latin-tinged disco/AOR backbone throughout.
Big moments for collectors and DJs: the floor-ready “Mambo No.5 (Disco Dango)” and the fusion classic “Ready To Fly,” both with loopable intros and percussion breaks—very sample-friendly. On the smoother side, a luminous take on “Summer Breeze” and the breezy “Sweet Agnes” and “April Wave” keep the mellow energy intact. Prime guitar-led JP fusion with plenty of usable sections for beats, mixes, and late-night sets.

$70.00 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.