BARRABAS PIEL DE BARRABÁS Gatefold Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

- German Release on Hansa Records

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Front Cover 

“Piel de Barrabás,” released in 1981, marks a milestone in the Latin funk genre. Known for its blend of rock, funk, and Latin rhythms, the album reflects the band’s evolving sound and commercial appeal. While criticized for being more mainstream than earlier works, its catchy hooks and infectious beats captivated audiences in Spain and Latin America, solidifying Barrabás as genre pioneers.

 

Album Description:  

"Piel de Barrabás" is the 1981 studio album by the Spanish band Barrabás. The band had already established themselves as one of the pioneers of Latin funk music, and ""Piel de Barrabás"" showcases their continued musical evolution.

"Piel de Barrabás" consists of nine tracks, each of which showcases the band's unique blend of rock, funk, and Latin rhythms.

"Piel de Barrabás" was a commercial success, particularly in Spain and Latin America. The album's more commercial sound helped the band reach a wider audience, and its infectious rhythms and catchy hooks made it a favorite of radio stations and discotheques.

However, some critics criticized the album for being too commercial and lacking the raw energy and innovation of the band's earlier work. Despite these criticisms, "Piel de Barrabás" helped cement Barrabás' reputation as one of the most influential Latin funk bands of the era.

Collector's info:  Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with photography of the Barrabas band on the inside cover pages.

Music Genre:

  Spanish Euro-Disco from the 80s

Album Production information:

The album: "Piel de Barrabás" was produced by: Fernando Arbex.

Assisted by Jose M. Moll

Recorded at Kirios Studios, S.A. Spain

Sound Engineer: Luis Calleja

Mixes: Jane Rathbone

Cover Design and Production: Juan Aboli

Photography: Peter Müller

Record Label & Catalognr:

Hansa 204 435 (204435)

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 260 gram  

Year & Country:

  1981 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Barrabás Piel de Barrabás
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jose Mª Moll - Drums and Vocals
  • Jose Luis Tejada - Lead Vocals and Harmonica
  • Koky - Guitar and Vocals
  • Armando Pelayo - Keyboard:
  • Susi - Bass and Vocals
Complete Track Listing of: "Piel de Barrabás"

The Song/tracks on "Piel de Barrabás" are

    Side One:
  • On The Road Again
  • What's Happened
  • Hard Line for a Dreamer
  • Please Mr Reagan Please Mr Breznev
    Side Two:
  • Wild Cat
  • Jeronimo
  • Be The Way To Be
  • Laura
Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Barrabás Piel de Barrabás
Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Front Cover 

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Back Cover  
Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Back Cover    

Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Inner Cover  
Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Album's Inner Cover  

Close-up Photo of "Piel de Barrabás" Hansa Record Label 
Record label of Barrabás vinyl LP released under Hansa Records, featuring the Hansa logo, catalogue number 204 345, stereo ST 33, GEMA STEMRA rights, and production details by Fernando Arbex. Made in Germany, November 1981.

This is the record label for a vinyl LP by the band Barrabás, released under the Hansa Records label. The label design features the following details:

Logo and Branding: The Hansa logo is prominently displayed in the upper half, featuring bold orange lettering with a stylized “H” and guitar silhouette.

Catalogue Information: The catalogue number for this release is 204 345.

Audio Specifications: It is a stereo recording, marked as ST 33 for 33 RPM playback.

Rights and Licensing: The label includes rights organizations’ markings, such as GEMA STEMRA and LC 0835.

Side Indicator: The side is labeled as Seite 1 (Side 1).

Production Details: Produced by Fernando Arbex and recorded in November 1981.

Origin: The record is marked as Made in Germany.

Playback Format: The label highlights hi-fi quality.

Legal Notices: Includes standard copyright notices regarding unauthorized duplication, marked in German.

The label design is clean, with all text clearly organized around the center spindle hole.

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