Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his solo debut, beloved titles from Japanese superstar guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka's Kitty Years are newly remastered in this special release. A leading figure in the recent worldwide Japanese fusion boom, Takanaka continues to gain popularity across Japan, Europe, and North America. Remastered from the original master tapes using high‑resolution audio and lacquer‑cut at Abbey Road Studios in London by renowned engineer Alex Wharton, this series presents each title on color vinyl designed to enhance the original jacket artwork. Originally released on September 1, 1980, this feel‑good mini‑album captures Funky Takanaka at full throttle, with his fingers dancing across the frets at a lively 45 RPM. Featuring four tracks including the soft, romantic "PLASTIC TEARS" and the heart‑pounding disco classic "FINGER DANCIN', " this edition is pressed on 12‑inch 45 RPM 180g heavyweight Clear Purple Vinyl for an elevated listening and visual experience.