ETA OCTOBER 2026 This is a distribution title courtesy of Universal Music Japan. Limited edition 180g LP pressing on Clear Deep Blue vinyl with bonus 7" EP Takanaka’s eighth original album Originally released in December 1981 Remastered & cut by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London Description Three of Masayoshi Takanaka’s most beloved albums—“T-WAVE,” “alone,” and “THE RAINBOW GOBLINS”—have been remastered from the original master tapes using high-resolution audio, with remastering and cutting done at Abbey Road Studios in London. “T-WAVE” and “alone” were remastered and cut by Alex Wharton, one of Abbey Road’s top engineers who has worked on albums by Paul McCartney & Wings and The Chemical Brothers. Meanwhile, the fan-favorite concept album “THE RAINBOW GOBLINS” received remastering and high-quality half-speed cutting from the legendary Miles Showell, who has handled works by The Beatles, Queen, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones. Each title is a 180g limited edition pressing, issued on color vinyl designed to enhance the aesthetic of the album’s artwork. “alone” (original release: December 1981): 180g clear deep blue vinyl. Remastered & cut by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios, London). Takanaka’s eighth original album. A shining and thrilling ride through his world of sound—pure Takanaka style! Originally released with a flexi disc containing “WHITE LAGOON,” this edition includes the track as a bonus EP.
