{"title":"Sadistic Mika Band","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadistic Mika Band was a Japanese glam rock\/funk rock band formed in 1972 by guitarist Kazuhiko Kato. Inspired by the glam rock scene in London, Kato returned to Japan and created Sadistic Mika Band with his then-wife Mika on vocals, drummer Masayoshi Takanaka, and lead guitarist Tsunehide Matsuki. They released their first single \"Cycling Boogie\" in 1972, which was produced by Kato himself. The band's sound combined elements of glam rock and progressive rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1974, Sadistic Mika Band released their self-titled debut album, featuring a mix of glam rock and light progressive rock. The following year, they released their critically acclaimed album \"Black Ship,\" which showcased a funky flirtation with psychedelic rock and was produced by British star producer Chris Thomas. Although it achieved success in Japan, sales outside of Japan were poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band gained recognition internationally when their single \"Mada Mada Samba\" received airplay on BBC Radio 3 and they performed on BBC TV's \"Old Grey Whistle Test.\" They also became the first-ever Japanese band to tour the UK. However, after this period of success, Mika divorced Kazuhiko Kato and left the band. The remaining members continued as the jazz-rock oriented group called Go until disbanding in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1973-1976-box","title":"1973-1976 Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brilliant milestone in the early days of Japanese rock music. Sadistic Mika Band, a rare rock band formed by Kazuhiko Kato.  The band's genre-defying creativity and performance quality, which won them worldwide acclaim, are still fresh even today.  This May 5 marks the 50th anniversary of the band's debut in 1972 and the release of their first album \u003ci\u003eSadistic Mika Band\u003c\/i\u003e on May 5, 1973.  (Their debut was the single \"Cycling Boogie\/Aurora Girl\" released on June 21, 1972.)  From 1973 to 1976, three original albums and one live album all from the first period when MIKA was the vocalist are picked up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Reissued as 180g heavy vinyl under the supervision of original producer Kazunaga Nitta and Chris Thomas, cut at half speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios in London,  and reissued as a permanent edition including the EP that came with the first album. LP Box: Includes an LP size photo book by Masayoshi Sukita, a photographer who captured the band at that time.     Specs: 4LP+1EP+Photo book in a three-sided case.  Half Speed Cutting by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studio London  Supervision: Kazunaga Nitta \u0026amp; Chris Thomas  Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: 1st Album \"Sadistic Mika Band\" (1973\/5\/5) *bonus Ep \"Recording Data C\/w Cycling Boogie (Another Version) 2nd Album \"Kurofune\" (1974\/11\/5) 3rd Album \"Hot Menu! Live Album \"Live In London\" (1976\/7\/5) Lp Size Photo Book (Masayoshi Sukita)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Japan","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50489993396555,"sku":"2022319","price":224.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image002_e197ff88_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727648341"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_46b4e907_thumbnail_4096_9f90643c-8a9d-4140-b548-ba790918a77a.jpg?v=1727648323","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/sadistic-mika-band.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}