Santana – Abraxas (LP, CBS, early pressing, 1970) – Latin Rock classic & psychedelic sound trip

Santana 's LP "Abraxas" was released on CBS in 1970 and is considered one of the most influential albums in rock history. With songs like "Black Magic Woman," "Oye Como Va," and "Incident at Neshabur," Santana fused Latin American rhythms with blues, jazz, and psychedelic rock—a musical revolution of its time.

The legendary cover artwork by painter Mati Klarwein, inspired by mystical symbols and surrealist influences, underscores the album's spiritual depth. Abraxas represents not only musical virtuosity but also the sense of new beginnings and cultural fusion of the early 1970s.

Historical background:
Carlos Santana, born in Mexico and musically matured in San Francisco, created a sound with his band that dissolved genre boundaries. Abraxas was their second studio album and catapulted Santana definitively to the top of the international music scene. The album went multi-platinum and remains one of the most important Latin rock releases of all time – a cornerstone of musical history.

Condition:

• Vinyl: Very good (VG+) – glossy surface, fine surface marks, plays cleanly with a warm, powerful sound.

• Cover: Good (VG) – visible edge wear, small creases and slight fading, overall stable and color-intensive. Front cover image with beautiful color depth and authentic vintage patina.

Product details:

• Format: LP, 33 1/3 RPM

• Artist: Santana

• Album: Abraxas

• Label: CBS – S 64087

• Year of publication: 1970

• Origin: Europe

• Genre: Latin Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Fusion

• Design style: Psychedelic Surrealism of the 70s, artwork by Mati Klarwein

Notes:

• Original CBS pressing

• Images are part of the item description