PREORDER

SAUDADE (original release date: September 10, 1982): 180g heavyweight vinyl, clear salmon pink vinyl. Remastered and cut by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London).

Japan street date: March 25, 2026

Our estimated shipping would begin around 1 week after that.

This is the first ever vinyl reissue of this Takanaka classic.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, this remaster features popular albums from the Kitty Years by Japan's leading guitarist, Takanaka Masayoshi. Takanaka Masayoshi is a driving force behind the recent global Japanese fusion boom, enjoying immense popularity not only in Japan but also in the West. Using high-resolution audio from the original master tapes, these albums were remastered and cut at Abbey Road Studios in London. All three albums were remastered and cut by renowned Abbey Road engineer Alex Wharton. Released on 180g heavyweight vinyl, each album is presented on colored vinyl, enhancing the image of the jacket artwork.


Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the album was recorded at THE AUTOMATT Studios in San Francisco. Features include TM Stevens on bass and Sheila E. on percussion.
Danceable and relaxing. The ultimate guitar resort sound will have you dancing.

Tracklist:
Side A
1. A Fair Wind
2. Saudade
3. Eona
4. Breakin' Loose
5. Ride'em High

Side B
1. Chill Me Out
2. New York Strut
3. The Forest Of My Heart
4. Manifestation