Santana – Abraxas [180g Vinyl LP]

Santana – Abraxas [180g Vinyl LP]

Format: LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold Sleeve, 180g Vinyl
Label: Columbia / Legacy / Sony Music Entertainment
Catalogue Number: 88875194291
Barcode: 888751942912
Released: 13 May 2016 (EU Pressing)
Originally Released: 23 September 1970
Genre: Latin Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Jazz Fusion
Condition: New & Sealed

Description

A transcendent fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, psychedelic textures, and spiritual jazz, Abraxas is Santana’s breakthrough second album—anchored by the hypnotic Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen and the infectious Oye Como Va. With Carlos Santana’s lyrical guitar tone and the band’s percussive firepower, the album bridges rock and Latin traditions with mystical flair.

This 2016 gatefold reissue is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, remastered from the original analog tapes and housed in a deluxe sleeve featuring Mati Klarwein’s iconic surrealist artwork. Includes a 24" x 36" black-and-white poster, printed inner sleeve, and full credits. Pressed by Optimal Media GmbH, Germany.

Tracklist Overview

Side A

1. Singing Winds, Crying Beasts – 4:48
2. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen – 5:17
3. Oye Como Va – 4:17
4. Incident at Neshabur – 4:58

Side B

1. Se A Cabo – 2:49
2. Mother's Daughter – 4:25
3. Samba Pa Ti – 4:46
4. Hope You're Feeling Better – 4:10
5. El Nicoya – 1:29

Credits & Notes

• Guitar, Vocals: Carlos Santana
• Keyboards, Vocals: Gregg Rolie
• Bass: David Brown
• Drums: Michael Shrieve
• Percussion: José “Chepito” Areas, Mike Carabello
• Vocals, Percussion: Rico Reyes
• Piano: Alberto Gianquinto
• Producers: Fred Catero, Santana
• Recorded at: Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco
• Artwork: Mati Klarwein
• ℗ & © 1970, 2016 Columbia Records / Sony Music Entertainment
• Includes poster and printed inner sleeve
• Pressed by Optimal Media GmbH (Matrix: BH95059)