Sold Date: August 5, 2022
Start Date: May 11, 2022
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Santana Self-Titled 1971 Vinyl LP Columbia KC 30595 - VG+ First Pressing with "Everybody's Everything"

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG Cover. Play-tested on both sides and plays very well. Vinyl has a very slight warp which does not affect playback at all. First pressing with gatefold cover cover has some shelf wear but no splits.
Santana is the band's second self-titled album, it is often referred to as III or Santana III to distinguish it from the band's 1969 debut album. It was the third and last album by the Woodstock-era lineup and was also considered by many to be the band's peak commercially and musically, as subsequent releases aimed towards more experimental jazz fusion and Latin music.
The album featured two singles that charted in the United States. "Everybody's Everything" peaked at No. 12 in October 1971, while "No One to Depend On", an uncredited adaptation of Willie Bobo's boogaloo standard "Spanish Grease", received significant airplay on FM radio. The album also marked the addition of 17-year-old guitarist Neal Schon (who performed notable solos on both singles) to the group.
Track listing
Side one 1. "Batuka" (instrumental) José Areas, David Brown, Michael Carabello, Gregg Rolie, Michael Shrieve 3:35 2. "No One to Depend On" Carabello, Rolie, Coke Escovedo 5:31 3. "Taboo" Areas, Rolie 5:34 4. "Toussaint L'Overture" Areas, D. Brown, Carabello, Rolie, Shrieve, Carlos Santana 5:56
Side two 5. "Everybody's Everything" Santana, Milton Brown, Tyrone Moss[8] 3:31 6. "Guajira" Areas, D. Brown, Rico Reyes 5:43 7. "Jungle Strut" (instrumental) Gene Ammons 5:20 8. "Everything's Coming Our Way" Carlos Santana 3:15 9. "Para los Rumberos" Tito Puente 2:47
Personnel Gregg Rolie – lead vocals, keyboards, piano, producer Carlos Santana – guitar, vocals, lead vocals on "Everything's Coming Our Way," producer Neal Schon – guitar, producer David Brown – bass, producer, engineer Michael Shrieve – drums, percussion, producer José "Chepito" Areas – percussion, conga, timbales, drums, producer Mike Carabello – percussion, conga, tambourine, vocals, producer
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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