{"product_id":"self-titled-santana-1","title":"Self Titled, Santana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSantana - Their First Album - 1969 - Please note their is texta on one label and some writing on inside cover. It goes for massive coin o\/seas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinyl is in Near Mint Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSantana – Santana (Self-Titled Debut)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Santana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Santana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Debut Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e August 22, 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia Records (Catalog: CS 9781)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Latin Rock \/ Psychedelic Rock \/ Jazz Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Santana’s self-titled debut single-handedly brought Latin rock into the American mainstream. Recorded in May 1969 at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003ePacific Recording Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in San Mateo, California, the album was produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"219\"\u003eBrent Dangerfield\u003c\/b\u003e and the band itself. The release was perfectly timed with the band's legendary, star-making performance at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"348\"\u003eWoodstock Festival\u003c\/b\u003e that same month. While they were primarily known as a free-form jam band in the San Francisco scene, manager \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"476\"\u003eBill Graham\u003c\/b\u003e encouraged them to write more structured songs like \"Evil Ways\" to gain radio traction—a move that resulted in the album peaking at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"620\"\u003e#4 on the Billboard 200\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a high-energy fusion of African and Latin rhythms with blues-infused psychedelic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Breakthrough Hit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e\"Evil Ways\"\u003c\/b\u003e became a Top 10 hit and remains one of the most recognizable tracks of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstrumental Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Over half the album is instrumental, highlighting the band's improvisational roots. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003e\"Soul Sacrifice\"\u003c\/b\u003e is the definitive masterpiece here, famous for its cinematic build-up and driving percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlobal Rhythms:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e\"Jingo\"\u003c\/b\u003e (a cover of Babatunde Olatunji's \"Jin-go-lo-ba\") introduced mainstream audiences to complex African percussion arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e The record captures \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eCarlos Santana's\u003c\/b\u003e early, stinging guitar tone (played through a Gibson Les Paul Special and Fender Twin Reverb) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eGregg Rolie’s\u003c\/b\u003e gritty Hammond B3 organ work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1969 US pressings are highly sought after for their specific label details and raw analog punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"360 Sound\" Label:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the bright red Columbia label with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003e\"360 Sound Stereo\"\u003c\/b\u003e logo in white at the bottom, flanked by two white \"walking eye\" logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eError Credits:\u003c\/b\u003e Very early first pressings contain \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eincorrect songwriting credits\u003c\/b\u003e on the labels. \"Evil Ways\" is mistakenly credited to Jimmie Zack (instead of Sonny Henry) and \"Jingo\" is credited to Aaron Copland (instead of Babatunde Olatunji).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Earliest US pressings typically feature \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e\"1A\" or \"1B\"\u003c\/b\u003e suffixes in the runout matrix (e.g., XSM-139377-1A).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e The iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e\"Lion-Head\"\u003c\/b\u003e cover was designed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eLee Conklin\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an optical illusion where the lion's face is actually composed of several human figures. Original sleeves are non-laminated and feature a matte finish.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Santana, Self-Titled, 1969 Vinyl, Original Pressing, Columbia Records, CS 9781, Evil Ways, Soul Sacrifice, Latin Rock, Woodstock, 360 Sound.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 60s Psychedelic Rock Foundations, Latin Rock Essentials, Woodstock Era Legends, Iconic Album Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Malo, Tito Puente, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e","brand":"Santana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51393689321789,"sku":"5584","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Santana_-_Santana__1969.png?v=1771215978","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/self-titled-santana-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}