Such a Funky Thang! is the third album of Japanese singer Toshinobu Kubota, released on September 30, 1988. The album peaked at number one and was certified million.Toshi Kubota Overview. All Music Guide. Retrieved on August 5, 2012 According to Sony Music Entertainment Japan's annual report, the album was Kubota's highest-selling album to date as well as the best-selling album in 1988 for CBS/Sony Group.Sony Music Entertainment Japan Annual Report 1988 (proceed to page 19). Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved on October 14, 2017
Release and promotion The album was released on September 30, 1988 by Sony Music Entertainment Japan who also distributed the album exclusively in Japan. The album was released in compact disc, LP, and 12-inch vinyl formats. He headlined his own concert tour called "I Need Your Funky Thang!" in Japan.
Singles In November 1988, the album's first single "Dance If You Want It" was released, which charted at number 3 on the Oricon Singles. The single also sold over 151,630 copies in Japan, making it gold-status by the RIAJ. The second single "Indigo Waltz" was released in January 1989, which sold over 102,270 copies in Japan, becoming certified gold-status by the RIAJ. In March 1989, the third single "High Roller" was released and charted at number 11 on the Oricon Singles chart.
Track listing Dance If You Want It High Roller Love Reborn Yo Bro! Merry Merry Miracle Such A Funky Thang! Gone Gone Gone すべての山に登れ Boxer Indigo Waltz Drunkard Terry 覚えていた夢 (I Remember A Dream) Such A Funky Thang! (Reprise)
See also 1988 in Japanese music
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