Album Description: Santana III is the 1971 album released by the American Latin Rock band Santana. The album front cover features a nude man stretching out his hand. This is last album of the Santana band with the original Woodstock line-up.
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Collector Notes: |
Gatefold (FOC) cover design with photos of the Santana band on the inside cover pages. The album's opening for the record is on the inside of the cover |
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Music Genre: |
Latin Rock 70s |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "The Third Edition" was produced by: Santana Musicians. |
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Record Label Information: |
CBS 69015 |
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Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo LP Gramophone Record |
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Year & Country: |
1971 Made in England |
Band Members and Musicians on: Santana The Third Edition Limited Club Edition |
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Track Listing of: "The Third Edition" |
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The Song/tracks on "The Third Edition" are
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Album cover photos of : Santana The Third Edition Limited Club Edition |
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| Photo of "The Third Edition" Album's Back Cover |
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| Photo of "The Third Edition" Album's Inner Cover |
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| Photo of "The Third Edition" Album's Inner Cover |
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Close-up Photo of "The Third Edition" Record Label
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Note: The photos on this page are of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ). |
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