SANTANA – Moonflower (1977) True US 1st Pressing Double LP | GOLD STAMP PROMO
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Description
Widely heralded as one of the greatest live/studio hybrid albums ever pressed, Moonflower captures Carlos Santana and his powerhouse band at the absolute peak of their late-70s structural fusion era. Seamlessly weaving explosive live concert recordings from their 1976 European tour alongside pristine, brand-new studio creations, this original first-run matrix profile is celebrated among audiophiles for its massive, three-dimensional soundstage, thumping percussion tracking, and immaculate dynamic range.
Led by Santana’s legendary, burning guitar sustain, the tracklist is an absolute tour de force. It features their definitive, multi-platinum global chart-topping studio hit cover of the Zombies' "She's Not There," alongside staggering, high-energy live versions of "Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen," "Oye Como Va," and the soaring, emotional instrumental masterpiece "Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)." Because this copy was preserved with immaculate archive-grade care, the pure analog depth completely surpasses flat digital remasters and modern streaming platforms.
Label: Columbia Records Catalog Number: C2-34914 (Individual discs cataloged under PC 34915 and PC 34916 sequences) Matrix / Runout Identifiers (Elite First Promotional Sequence): Side 1: PAL-34915-1D [Stamped] MASTERDISK Side 2: PBL-34195-1C [Stamped] MASTERDISK Side 3: PAL-34916-1D [Stamped] MASTERDISK Side 4: PBL-34916-1D [Stamped] MASTERDISK Format: 2 x 12" Vinyl, 33 ⅓ RPM, Double LP, Gatefold, Gold Stamp Promo, Stereo Country: US Pressing Release Year: 1977 Genre: Rock / Latin Rock / Classic Rock / Funk-Rock / Psychedelic Rock
Item Condition
Vinyl: Near Mint (NM). The Moon Flower labels are flawlessly clean, entirely free of standard retail spindle wear or centering paper alignment marks. All four vinyl surfaces maintain their absolute original high-gloss factory mirror luster.
Jacket & Inserts: Very Good Plus (VG+). The original heavyweight gatefold jacket features rich, un-faded colors across the dramatic artwork layout and a fully intact spine. Safely displays the official embossed gold promo stamp. No retail writing, split seams, or warehouse cut-out modifications. Clean, rigid corners with minor shelf wear.
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