Santana, Santana -Gold Disc

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$70.00
Artist - Santana
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Psych Rock and Classic Rock
Year - 1973
Country - Japan
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Please note Record Side A has some pitting and 1 Hair Line

Side B - Has one Hair Line. Nothing looks audible. 

 

Santana – Greatest Hits

Artist: Santana

Title: Santana's Greatest Hits

Album Type: Compilation / Limited Edition Gold Disc

Original Release Date: July 1974 (Standard) / Various (Gold Reissues)

Label: Columbia / Legacy / Mobile Fidelity (MFSL)

Genre: Latin Rock / Fusion / Psychedelic Rock

Background & Production This compilation was released at the height of Santana's early-70s fame, serving as a definitive "end of chapter one" for the band’s classic lineup. This version (often found as a Sony Mastersound or Mobile Fidelity  is the audiophile's choice for these recordings. Because Santana’s music relies so heavily on complex percussion and the subtle sustain of Carlos Santana's guitar,  and meticulous remastering.

Musical Composition & Style This "best of" package condenses the absolute highlights from their first three landmark albums: Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III.

  • The Essentials: It features the definitive Latin-rock tracks "Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen" and the high-energy "Oye Como Va," both originally from Abraxas.

  • The Woodstock Energy: Includes the studio version of "Soul Sacrifice," capturing the rhythmic intensity that made the band a global phenomenon after their Woodstock performance.

  • The Hits: Pop-leaning rock tracks like "Evil Ways" and "Samba Pa Ti" showcase the incredible range of the band, from radio-friendly hooks to soulful, soaring guitar instrumentals.

Legacy & Collector Notes The standard version of this album has sold over 7 million copies in the US alone, but the Gold Disc edition is a rare bird. For collectors, these discs are prized for their longevity and their dynamic range. In a Shopify store setting, this is the perfect "investment piece" for a collector who wants all the early hits in the highest possible fidelity.

  • Keywords: Santana, Greatest Hits, Audiophile, Mobile Fidelity, Black Magic Woman, Carlos Santana, Columbia Records.

  • Collection Ideas: Audiophile Gold Series, 70s Rock Compilations, Latin Rock Essentials, High-Fidelity Classics.

  • Related Artists: Journey (Gregg Rolie/Neal Schon), Malo, War, Fleetwood Mac (original).
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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