Published by Music Magazine Inc. and released on July 15, 2026, this 224-page issue serves as a major deep-dive into his career and legacy.
An extensive overview profiling Takanaka’s multi-decade career as a solo artist and member of pioneering groups like the Sadistic Mika Band.
Includes a detailed personal interview alongside a thorough breakdown of his massive album catalogue. [1]
Focuses heavily on the modern worldwide resurgence and critical reappraisal of his music, which has found a massive new audience through the global revival of City Pop and vinyl collecting.
Beyond Takanaka, the issue contains a retrospective on Leon Russell, features on the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ historic tour of Japan.
🎸 Why Takanaka is Trending in Collector Circles
Takanaka has become a central figure for vinyl enthusiasts worldwide. In fact, Record Collectors Magazine recently ranked his foundational solo albums, Seychelles (1976) and Jolly Jive (1979), among the top 10 greatest Japanese fusion albums of all time in their “Fusion Best 100” list.
