BARRABÁS - POWER 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Gatefold Album Cover, RCA Victor LSP 10487

Surreal album cover of 'Power' by Barrabás (1972), featuring a giant clenched fist with a metallic bracelet, upon which six band members are seated, dressed in 1970s rock attire, against a dark green-blue background.

"Power" is Barrabás' 1972 studio album. The album showcases the band's unique fusion of Latin, funk, and rock music and features iconic tracks such as "Wild Safari" and "Woman." It was a commercial success and helped establish the band as a major force in the Latin funk genre.

Barrabás' "Power": A Fusion of Funk, Latin Rhythms, and Rock:

In the early 1970s, amidst a backdrop of socio-political change and musical experimentation, the Spanish band Barrabás released their debut album, "Power". A vibrant fusion of funk, Latin rhythms, and rock, the album quickly gained traction, capturing the zeitgeist of an era that embraced cultural exchange and sonic exploration.

Historical and Musical Context

"Power" emerged during a time of significant musical evolution. The early 70s saw the rise of funk, a genre characterized by its syncopated rhythms and infectious grooves. Simultaneously, Latin music, with its vibrant percussion and melodic sensibilities, was making its way into mainstream consciousness. Barrabás, with their diverse musical backgrounds and influences, was uniquely positioned to bridge these genres, creating a sound that was both familiar and innovative.

The Album's Musical Landscape

The album's title track, "Power," is a prime example of this fusion. The song opens with a driving funk groove, punctuated by a powerful horn section. As the song progresses, Latin percussion elements are introduced, adding another layer of complexity and energy. Other tracks on the album, such as "Wild Safari," further explore this blend of genres, showcasing the band's versatility and musicianship.

Music Genre:

Afro-Soul Fusion Latin Jazz Rock

Album Production information:

The album: "Barrabás Power" was produced by: Fernando Arbex

Sound Engineer: J. Cobos, Nacho Dogan, M. Barrios

"Power" was recorded at RCA Studios in Spain.

Album Design: Richard Field, L. Martin, Fernando Arbex

Photography: Martin J, Louis

Record Label & Catalognr:

RCA Victor LSP 10487 / 3G3VPS 2019

Album Packaging:

Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photography on the inside cover pages.

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 270 gram  

Year & Country:

1972 Made in Spain for Cofasa
Band Members and Musicians on: Barrabás Power
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jose Luis Tejada
  • Joao Videl
  • Ernesto Duarte Jr
  • Enrique Morales
  • Miguel Morales
  • Jose Maria Moll
Complete Track Listing of: "Barrabás Power"

The Song/tracks on "Barrabás Power" are

    Side One:
  • Mr Money
  • Boogie Rock
  • Keep On Moving
  • The Horse
    Side Two:
  • Casanova
  • You Know
  • Children
  • Time to Love
Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Barrabás Power
Surreal album cover of 'Power' by Barrabás (1972), featuring a giant clenched fist with a metallic bracelet, upon which six band members are seated, dressed in 1970s rock attire, against a dark green-blue background.
The album cover of Power by Barrabás (1972) features a surreal and striking design. Dominating the artwork is a giant clenched fist with a leathery skin texture, resting against a deep greenish-blue background. The fist wears a wide, metallic-looking bracelet with intricate, swirling engravings, giving it an ornamental appearance. The fingers of the hand are tightly curled, creating a platform where the six band members are seated. The band members, dressed in 1970s rock attire, display a mix of casual and eccentric styles. One member wears a black top hat adorned with metallic studs, while another is clad in a sleeveless orange vest with patterned detailing. Others are dressed in black, some with long flowing hair, evoking a rock-and-roll aesthetic. Their expressions vary from serious to mildly intense as they stare directly at the viewer. At the top of the cover, the band’s name, Barrabás, is boldly displayed in large red capital letters. Between the words, a small golden lion’s head emblem adds a regal touch. To the right of the emblem, the album title Power appears in the same bold red font. In the bottom left corner, the RCA Victor logo is visible, indicating the record label. The surreal imagery, dramatic lighting, and color contrast make this cover an eye-catching representation of the band’s energetic fusion of rock, funk, and Latin influences.

Photo of "Barrabás Power" Album's Back Cover  
Back cover of 'Power' by Barrabás (1972), featuring a double-exposure effect of the six band members against a textured, straw-like background in warm tones. The lead figure in a blue floral shirt stands with crossed arms, while other members display unique postures and attire.

The back cover of Power by Barrabás (1972) features a surreal and layered photographic effect. The six band members are arranged in a staggered formation, with overlapping, semi-transparent images creating a ghostly, double-exposure effect. Their images seem to dissolve into one another, giving the composition an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The background consists of a textured, organic-looking surface

resembling dried, crumpled corn husks or straw, rendered in warm yellow and beige tones. This earthy backdrop contrasts with the sharp and colorful clothing of the band members. The lead figure in the foreground, a man with shoulder-length dark hair, wears a striking blue, long-sleeved shirt adorned with a vivid floral pattern. His arms are crossed, and he has an intense, focused gaze. To his left, a member in a black tank top and studded belt places a hand on his stomach, exuding a confident stance. The remaining members display unique expressions and attire, with one wearing a black top hat with metallic studs and another dressed in dark, flowing garments.

At the bottom left corner, the RCA Victor logo and production credits are printed in black, slightly blending into the background texture. There is also a "STEREO/MONO" label, indicating the album's audio format. Along the left edge of the image, the words "FIRST CLASS RECORDS" are vertically aligned, slightly faded into the organic backdrop.

The combination of earthy textures, overlapping figures, and dramatic poses creates an otherworldly, psychedelic visual that complements the band's experimental rock-funk sound.

Photo of "Barrabás Power" Album's Inner Cover  

Inner cover of 'Power' by Barrabás (1972), featuring three silhouetted figures against a vast dusk sky with soft clouds and a faint horizon glow. The leftmost figure wears a wide-brimmed hat, while the others stand closer together, creating a contemplative and atmospheric scene.

The inner cover of Power by Barrabás (1972) features a dramatic and moody landscape scene at dusk or early evening. The image is dominated by the dark silhouettes of three figures standing against a vast sky filled with soft, wispy clouds. The background consists of a deep blue sky with a subtle gradient, transitioning from lighter blue to golden tones near the horizon, hinting at a setting sun.

The figure on the left stands slightly apart from the others and wears a wide-brimmed hat, giving off a mysterious, western-like appearance. The two figures on the right are positioned closer together, with one facing forward and the other turned slightly away. Their long hair and relaxed postures contribute to the image’s contemplative and atmospheric tone.

The foreground is almost entirely in shadow, with only faint outlines of trees and bushes visible against the sky. The grainy texture of the image adds a vintage and cinematic feel, reinforcing the moody, introspective aesthetic that aligns with the band’s experimental rock-funk fusion.

Photo of "Barrabás Power" Album's Inner Cover  
Inner cover of 'Power' by Barrabás (1972), featuring three silhouetted figures standing against a twilight sky with wispy clouds. White text in the lower right lists the album’s track titles, production credits, and musician roles.

The inner cover of Power by Barrabás (1972) features a moody, silhouetted scene similar to the previous inner artwork but with a distinct composition. The image captures three darkened figures standing against a twilight sky with wispy clouds. The silhouettes of the band members are sharply outlined against the fading blue sky, which transitions from a deeper shade at the top to a lighter hue near the horizon. Below them, dark foliage and bushes frame the lower part of the image, blending into the shadows.

In the lower right quadrant, white text overlays the dark background, listing the album’s track titles, production credits, and musician roles. The text is neatly arranged into two sections: "CARA A" (Side A) and "CARA B" (Side B), specifying each song’s title, runtime, and songwriting credits. The production credits name Fernando Arbex as the producer and list the band members along with their respective instruments. Additional technical and design credits, including sound engineering and artwork, are included at the bottom.

The overall aesthetic of the image is atmospheric and introspective, aligning with the band’s fusion of rock, funk, and Latin influences. The contrast between the dark silhouettes and the fading sky creates a striking visual effect, while the text placement ensures that the album details remain clear and readable.

Close-up Photo of "Barrabás Power" RCA Orange Colour Record Label 
Close-up of the RCA Victor orange record label for 'Power' by Barrabás, Side 1, featuring track titles, production credits, and copyright details in bold white text against an orange background.

The image is a close-up of the RCA Victor orange record label for Power by Barrabás, specifically Side 1 of the vinyl record. The circular label, positioned at the center of the black vinyl, features bold white text and a distinctive RCA logo in large, stylized letters running vertically along the left side of the label. The color scheme consists of a warm orange background with black and white text elements.

At the top, the label displays "Cara 1 Stereo," indicating that this is Side 1 of the stereo pressing. Below, the label contains copyright information: "(P) 1972 RCA RECORDS," followed by the legal deposit number "Depósito Legal: M. 3810-1973" and catalog number "LSP - 10487 3G3VPS - 2019."

The album title, "BARRABAS POWER," is prominently printed in bold uppercase letters, followed by the band name, "BARRABAS," in slightly smaller uppercase text. Below, production credits are listed:

- Arrangements & direction: F. Arbex

- Production: F. Arbex

- Sound engineers: Cobos, Dogan, Barrios

In the middle-right section, the "Victor" logo appears partially cut off by the record's center hole, where a small white circular area is left blank for the spindle hole.

Further down, "Ed.: RCA" is printed, signifying the publisher. The bottom section contains manufacturing details in Spanish: "FABRICADO EN ESPAÑA POR COFASA, AV. DE AMÉRICA S/N, MADRID 17," along with an industrial printing permit number and a small "S.G.A.E." box indicating rights management by the Spanish copyright society.

The label’s bold typography and high-contrast design make the text easy to read, while the bright orange background helps it stand out against the black vinyl.

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