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Mobile Fidelity s Premier UltraDisc One-Step Release: Mastered from the Original Master Tapes, Santana Abraxas UD1S 45RPM Box Set Reaches Sonic Heights Never Before Achieved by Analog
Get Literally and Figuratively Closer to the Music of Santana s 1970 Masterwork: Abraxas Ranked by Rolling Stone as 205th Greatest Album of All Time Includes Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va
Santana s iconic
Abraxas, the debut release in our exclusive UltraDisc One-Step UD1S series, reaches three-dimensional sonic and emotional heights never before attained by analog recordings on this extremely limited 180g 45RPM vinyl 2LP box set. Created in finite batches for the ultimate in sound quality, UD1S uses a one-step lacquer process that yields vinyl with the lowest-possible noise floor, exponentially greater details, and significantly enhanced dynamics. Exclusively limited to 2500 copies, this ultra-hi-fi audiophile edition literally and figuratively brings you closer to the music of this 1970 masterpiece, which spent six weeks atop the charts and spawned the cosmic staple Black Magic Woman. Experienced via UD1S,
Abraxas is the ultimate confluence of celebratory vibes, bluesy jams, mellow vocals, and hip-shaking grooves. You ve never heard Santana s peak creations come to life in such lifelike fashion or against such dead-quiet, squid-ink-black backgrounds.
The deluxe packaging and gorgeous presentation of this
Abraxas pressing befit its extremely select status. Housed in an opulent box, this UD1S edition contains special jackets and a unique insert that further illuminate the genius of the recording. A special fine-art print of the original Mati Klarwein painting used on the cover, and which depicts the image in its entirety, is also included. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, this
Abraxas is the intentional opposite of the modern era s mindlessly dismissive ways of hearing music. It is a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, poured over, touched, and examined. Intended to be passed on to future generations. it is made for discerning listeners that prize sound and creativity, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the music and everything involved with the album, from the graphics to the textures.
Most fans don t require any introduction to the exotic worlds conjured by
Abraxas. Thematically, mysticism and spirituality abound. Wild, free, and loose, Santana evokes the feeling of mountains and rivers on the lead-off instrumental Singing Winds, Crying Beasts, leads a salsa parade on the definitive version of Tito Puente s Oye Como Va, and explores its sensual side on the stellar showcase Samba Pa Ti, a tune indicative of the album s Latin vibes and percussion.
Abraxas also takes advantage of studio techniques such as cross-fading and mixing lacking on its predecessor. These aspects as well as the finest nuances of Santana s guitar tones, decay of Gregg Rolie s organ, percussive ripple of Jose Areas timbal and conga beats, and low-end sway of Dave Brown s bass can be enjoyed in complete full-range, spectacularly balanced glory on UD1S. Secure your numbered-edition copy from Music Direct today
