Jorge Ben - Africa Brasil Vinyl

Artist: Jorge Ben

Title: África Brasil

Label: Philips Records

Catalogue Number: 6349 187

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1976

Pressing Year: 1976 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

África Brasil was released in 1976 and is widely regarded as Jorge Ben's masterpiece. Marking his full transition from acoustic guitar to electric guitar, the album fused samba-rock, funk, soul and Afro-Brazilian rhythms into a powerful and influential sound that would shape Brazilian music for decades. Featuring classics such as "Ponta De Lança Africano (Umbabarauma)", "Taj Mahal", "Xica Da Silva" and "África Brasil (Zumbi)", the album remains one of the defining records of Brazilian popular music.

Pressing Notes

Original UK pressing released in 1976 on Philips Records with catalogue number 6349 187. The album was originally recorded at Phonogram Studios in Rio de Janeiro and became one of Jorge Ben's most acclaimed releases, earning a reputation as a landmark samba-funk and MPB recording. Original UK Philips pressings are increasingly sought after by collectors of Brazilian music and world music vinyl.

África Brasil is frequently cited among the greatest Brazilian albums ever recorded and remains a cornerstone release for fans of samba-rock, funk and Latin music.

Track Listing

Side A

Ponta De Lança Africano (Umbabarauma)

Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu

O Filósofo

Meus Filhos, Meu Tesouro

O Plebeu

Taj Mahal

Side B

Xica Da Silva

A História De Jorge

Camisa 10 Da Gávea

Cavaleiro Do Cavalo Imaculado

África Brasil (Zumbi)

Matrix / Runout

Side A: 6349 187 A//1

Side B: 6349 187 B//1

Additional Information

• Original UK First Pressing
• Philips Records
• Released in 1976
• Catalogue Number 6349 187
• Brazilian Funk classic
• Samba-Rock masterpiece
• Features "Taj Mahal"
• Features "Ponta De Lança Africano (Umbabarauma)"
• Electric guitar-led recording
• Highly collectible Brazilian music LP

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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