SANTANA - Beyond Appearances - 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Netherlands with CBS Custom Inner Sleeve

"Beyond Appearances" by Santana is a true find for collectors. This release reflects Santana's musical exploration in the '80s. The custom inner sleeve adds a unique touch. From the Netherlands, this album embodies Santana's journey into new sonic territories while maintaining their distinctive style. A must-have, capturing the band's evolution and artistic depth."

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"Beyond Appearances" Album Description:

For vinyl enthusiasts and Santana fans alike, a Dutch pressing of "Beyond Appearances" with a custom CBS inner sleeve is a true collector's item. Released in 1985, this album marked Santana's exploration of new musical territories in the 1980s, while staying true to their signature sound.

A Journey Beyond Appearances

"Beyond Appearances" was Santana's thirteenth studio album. It ventured into the realm of pop rock and jazz fusion, a departure from their earlier blues-rock roots. This Dutch pressing offers a unique listening experience, potentially with subtle sonic variations compared to other pressings.

The Enticing Inner Sleeve

The inclusion of a custom inner sleeve from CBS adds another layer of value for collectors. This sleeve likely featured album details, lyrics, or perhaps artwork specific to the Dutch release. It served as a bonus piece of memorabilia, complementing the music within.

Dutch Pressing: A Specific Detail

The fact that this pressing is from the Netherlands is a specific detail that piques the interest of collectors. It hints at the international reach of Santana's music and the variations that existed across different territories.

A Must-Have for Discerning Fans

This Dutch pressing of "Beyond Appearances" with its custom inner sleeve is more than just a record; it's a piece of musical history. It captures Santana's artistic evolution during the 1980s and offers a unique listening experience for discerning fans.

Music Genre:

Pop Rock Jazz Fusion 

Album Production Information:

The album: "SANTANA - Beyond Appearances" was produced by: Val Garay

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Val Garay, Richard Bosworth, Wayne Lewis

This album was recorded at: Record One, Los Angeles. Plant Studios, Sausalito,

Album cover design: Marty Gessler Sun Graphics

Record Label & Catalognr:

CBS 86307
Album Packaging:This album "SANTANA - Beyond Appearances" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Santana

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram 

Year & Country:

1984 Made in Holland
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SANTANA - Beyond Appearances
    Carlos Santana's Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Carlos Santana - guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, vocals
  • Alphonso Johnson - bass
  • Chester D. Thompson - synthesizer, bass, keyboards, organ
  • David Sancious - rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar
  • Chester Cortez Thompson - drums, bass pedals
  • Greg Walker - lead and background vocals
  • Alex Ligertwood - rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals, harmony
  • Bryan Garofalo - bass
  • Steve Goldstein - synthesizer, keyboards
  • Craig Krampf - drums, DMX drum machine
  • Armando Peraza - bongos, percussion, shakers, congas
  • Orestes Vilato - bells, timbales, percussion, cymbals, woodblocks, vocals
  • Mitchell Froom - string synthesizer
  • Raul Rekow - chekere, congas, shakers, vocals
  • David Adelstein - synthesizer, DMX drum machine, synthesizer bass
  • John Woodhead - guitar
  • Anthony LaPeau - background vocals
  • Craig Hull - guitar
  • F. Bob Getter - string bass
Complete Track-listing of the album "SANTANA - Beyond Appearances"

The detailed tracklist of this record "SANTANA - Beyond Appearances" is:

    Track-listing:
  1. "Breaking Out" (Johnson, Ligertwood) - 4:30
  2. "Written in Sand" (Mitchell Froom, Jerry Stahl) - 3:49
  3. "Brotherhood" (Sancious, Santana, Thompson) - 2:26
  4. "Spirit" (Johnson, Ligertwood, Rekow) - 5:04
  5. "Right Now" (Ligertwood, Santana) - 5:58
  6. "Who Loves You" (Santana, Thompson, Vilato) - 4:06
  7. "I'm the One Who Loves You" (Curtis Mayfield) - 3:17
  8. "Say It Again" (Garay, Goldstein, Lapeau) - 3:27
  9. "How Long" (Patton) - 4:00
  10. "Touchdown Raiders" (Santana) - 3:08
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