{"product_id":"santana-santana-lp-102726-den00001536","title":"Santana - Santana - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia, Pacific Recording Studios, Pacific Recording Studios, Columbia Records, CBS Inc., Petra Music, Customatrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS 9781\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSantana’s 1969 self-titled album stands as a vibrant crossroads where Latin rhythms, blues rock, and psychedelia meet in a way few other records manage. Tracks like \"Soul Sacrifice\" and \"Evil Ways\" showcase the band’s compelling blend of infectious percussion and searing guitar work, arranged with care by Albert Gianquinto. The cover art by Lee Conklin and the striking visuals contributed by Heavy Water Light Show, Joan Chase, and Mary Ann Mayer add a colorful layer to the album’s dynamic spirit—proof that great music often comes with equally memorable graphics. This 1969 vinyl pressing offers a solid showcase of Santana’s early sound, featuring Mike Carrabello’s congas and tambourine alongside José “Chepito” Áreas on timbales, all engineered by a skilled team including Bob \"Deputy Dog\" Breault and Eric Prestidge. The record’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e condition means it presents with a glossy surface and only minor, faint marks that won’t interrupt the pulse of \"Jingo\" or the subtle grooves of \"Shades Of Time.\" It’s a pressing that invites focused listening without demanding a magnifying glass, perfect for those who appreciate the energy of Santana’s formative years delivered on a classic vinyl format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantana - Santana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvil Ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShades Of Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJingo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersuasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Just Don't Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Sacrifice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sWjLSbqHiTs\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0hfFLQzo3OwgYFFFvTQYhT\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1969","offer_id":67952736239932,"sku":"DEN00001536","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MS0yMjY3LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1793134268","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/santana-santana-lp-102726-den00001536","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}