Santana Zebop! Limited Edition 180g LP

1981 was a "Winning" year for Santana. With the release of their multi-format hit album Zebop!, Carlos Santana and The Santana Band catapulted onto the top ten, the first time in several years, and changed the course of their career for the next several decades. Thanks in part to the Russ Ballard (Argent)-penned smash hit single "Winning," the band not only maintained their solid following, but also brought in a whole new fan base, which has pledged loyalty to this legendary band ever since.

Following a similar formula as on their previous gold album Marathon, Zebop! featured smash hit tracks like their powerful rendition of Cat Stevens' "Changes" and J.J. Cale's "The Sensitive Kind." The 12-track powerhouse also featured some of their most revered tunes like "Searchin'," "Brightest Star" and a trip back to the Abraxas sound with "É Papa Ré." With the effervescent lead vocals of Alex Ligertwood, the power drumming of Graham Lear, the percussive beat of Armando Pereza, together with the skillful instrumentation of the core band, all fronted by the legendary Carlos Santana, this album illustrated a powerful band that hit its stride.

Friday Music is no stranger to the legendary music of Santana, so now it is with much honor to announce the 180-gram audiophile vinyl release of their mega classic Zebop!. As a further installment in the Santana/Friday Music 180-gram audiophile vinyl series, this limited edition classic rock masterpiece is now enhanced with impeccable mastering by Joe Reagoso (Santana/Grateful Dead) and also features a stunning gatefold LP cover with the original LP cover elements.

So, it is now time to celebrate the 180-gram audiophile masterwork release of Zebop! by Santana. This masterpiece is now impeccably mastered on audiophile vinyl, with gatefold cover art and, of course, all the great songs and superlative magic and memories that can only be that of Carlos Santana and The Santana Band. Winning!