MASAYOSHI TAKANAKA The Rainbow Goblins (2025 pressing) UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN UPJY-9523-4 Limited edition 180g 2LP pressing on Clear Purple vinyl Takanaka’s seventh original album, inspired by the picture book The Rainbow Goblins by Italian artist Ul De Rico Originally released on March 10, 1981 Remastered & half-speed cut by Miles Showell (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. “THE RAINBOW GOBLINS” (original release: March 10, 1981): 180g clear purple vinyl. Remastered & half-speed cut by Miles Showell (Abbey Road Studios, London). Takanaka’s seventh original album, inspired by the picture book The Rainbow Goblins by Italian artist Ul De Rico, presented here as a fully realized concept album. Notes: 2025 Japan reissue. A1. Prologue 3:16A2. Once Upon A Song 5:10A3. Seven Goblins 3:10A4. The Sunset Valley 4:20B1. The Moon Rose 5:38B2. Soon 6:26B3. Magical Night Light 1:52B4. Rainbow Paradise 5:04C1. Thunderstorm 3:11C2. Rising Arch 4:48C3. Just Chuckle 3:42C4. Rainbow Was Reborn 5:55D1. Plumed Bird 7:31D2. You Can Never Come To This Place 8:05
