"MURDERED BY THE MUSIC is Yukihiro Takahashi's 2nd solo album released by King Records in 1980 during the YMO era. Based on the new wave sound that was sweeping the music scene at that time, various musical elements such as surf music, two-tone ska, Motown sound were added, and Takahashi’s pop side was fully opened. B-1 is a self-cover of the song provided to The Ventures. B3 is a cover version of The Supremes’ No.1 hit. Participating musicians: Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kenji Omura, Makoto Ayukawa, Sina, Takeshi Asada, etc. Yoshinori Sunahara’s remastering and Bernie Grundman’s cutting." - Great Tracks

• 2nd album from Yellow Magic Orchestra's Yukihiro Takahashi featuring bandmates Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto + more
• clear blue colored vinyl
• high quality Japan import
• includes obi strip, (2) printed inserts + foldout poster
• limited edition
• original release year: 1980
• music label: Great Tracks / Sony Japan 2021

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