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Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club

Label:

World Circuit – WCV050

Format:

2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold, 180g

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Latin

Style:

Afro-Cuban, Son, Danzon, Bolero, Trova, Guajira, Ballad

Tracklist

A1Chan Chan4:16
A2De Camino A La Vereda
Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
Lute [Laoud]Barbarito Torres
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
MbiraRy Cooder
Written-By, VocalsIbrahim Ferrer
5:03
A3El Cuarto De Tula
Bongos, CowbellCarlos González
Goblet Drum [Dumbek], CongasJoachim Cooder
Lute [Laoud]Barbarito Torres
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Vocals [Chorus]Alberto Valdés*, Luis Barzaga
Written-BySergio Siaba*
7:27
B1Pueblo Nuevo
CongasIbrahim Ferrer
GuiroLázaro Villa
GuitarRy Cooder
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Written-By, PianoRubén González
6:05
B2Dos Gardenias
CongasLázaro Villa
GuitarRy Cooder
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
VocalsIbrahim Ferrer
Written-ByIsolina Carillo*
3:02
B3¿Y Tú Qué Has Hecho?
ClavesIbrahim Ferrer
Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
VocalsCampay Segundo
Written-ByEusebio Delfín
3:13
C1Veinte Años
Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
Lute [Laoud]Barbarito Torres
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Written-ByMaría Teresa Vera
3:29
C2El Carretero
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Oud, Bolon, Mbira, PercussionRy Cooder
Vocals, GuitarEliades Ochoa
Written-ByGuillermo Portabales
3:28
C3Candela
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Slide GuitarRy Cooder
Bongos, CowbellCarlos González
Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
GuitarEliades Ochoa
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Written-ByFaustino Oramas
5:29
C4Amor De Loca Juventud
BongosIbrahim Ferrer
Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
Slide GuitarRy Cooder
Written-ByRafael Ortíz
3:21
D1Orgullecida
Drums, Goblet Drum [Dumbek]Joachim Cooder
Lute [Laoud]Barbarito Torres
VocalsCompay Segundo
Written-ByEliseo Silveira
3:18
D2Murmullo
CongasLázaro Villa
GuitarRy Cooder
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
VocalsIbrahim Ferrer
Written-ByElecto Rosell 'Chepin'*
3:50
D3Buena Vista Social Club
ClavesIbrahim Ferrer
GuiroLázaro Villa
GuitarRy Cooder
MaracasAlberto Valdés*
Written-ByIsrael López*
4:50
D4La Bayamesa2:54
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Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWorld Circuit Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗World Circuit
  • Copyright ©World Circuit
  • Recorded AtEstudios EGREM
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Recording
  • Mixed AtLivingston Studios
  • Mixed AtThe Bakery Recording Studios
  • Pressed ByRecord Industry – 99011

Credits

  • Adapted By [Adapted for Vinyl by]iwant design
  • Consultant [A & R Consultant]Juan de Marcos González
  • DesignThe Team (7)
  • Executive-ProducerNick Gold
  • Lacquer Cut ByBG*
  • Liner Notes [Translated By]Jenny Adlington, Nigel Williamson
  • Mastered ByBernie Grundman
  • Photography BySusan Titelman
  • ProducerRy Cooder
  • Recorded By [Additional]Larry Hirsch
  • Recorded By, Mixed ByJerry Boys
  • Sleeve NotesNick Gold, Nigel Williamson
  • Transcription By [Song Transcriptions by]Juan de Marcos González, María Rodríguez (4)

Notes

Housed in a gatefold sleeve and pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Includes a 20 page booklet and a download card.
No BMG logos on this release.

Mastered from the original analogue master tapes.

℗ & © World Circuit 1997

[Cover spine, left]
[logo - World Circuit] WCV050 ✩ Buena Vista Social Club ✩

A World Circuit Production

Made in the E.U.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Label Code (Labels & cover rear): LC 02339
  • Barcode (Text on rear cover): 0 75597 95168 4
  • Barcode (String & Scanned): 075597951684
  • Rights Society (Labels): MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched, 99011 3A stamped): WCV050-A BG 99011 3A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched, 99011 4B stamped): WCV050-B BG REI 99011 4B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout etched, 99011 4C stamped): WCV050-C BG REI 99011 4C
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout etched, 99011 4D stamped): WCV050-D BG 99011 4D

Other Versions (5 of 72)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Buena Vista Social Club (CD, Album)World Circuit, World CircuitWCD 050, WCD050UK1997
Recently Edited
Buena Vista Social Club (CD, Album, Commerce Pressing)Nonesuch, World Circuit79478-2US1997
Recently Edited
Buena Vista Social Club (2×LP, Album, Stereo)Nonesuch, World CircuitWQJP-2010-11Japan1997
Recently Edited
Buena Vista Social Club (CD, Album, Club Edition)World Circuit, Nonesuch79478-2US1997
Buena Vista Social Club (CD, Album)World Circuit, Nonesuch79478-2Canada1997

Recommendations

Reviews

  • Moululi's avatar
    Moululi
    This pressing is so much enjoyable to listen to! The sound is powerful and penetrating, a real treat!
    • Alan_Always's avatar
      Alan_Always
      Bought this in 2020 thinking it was the current reissue. I was unaware of the 2015/2019 debacle at the time thinking it was a repress. Luckily, I got the 2015 cut! Had it been sitting in the shop for years? It has some light rash marks that dnap and the overall sound is glorious! (I have bought some other World Circuit albums brand new with vinyl rash... weird!) As others have said, if you want the 2015 - be sure to check the matrix and that it mentions analogue tape on the hype sticker! This is not a valuable or rare pressing but it should be the one you get if you want to hear it the best it can be.
      • jfwoodman's avatar
        jfwoodman
        Soooo good! If you're thinking about it, just buy it. This pressing is clear, warm, and alive, a wonderful presentation of this great music.
        • davidmthekidd's avatar
          davidmthekidd
          Edited one year ago
          Overall sounded amazing, although B1/C1 we're very clicky, but very warm and analog sounding; made a 1Bit DSD 5.6Mhz copy!
          • rapoch123's avatar
            rapoch123
            Edited 9 months ago
            Do we know if it's AAA? Any info is welcome?
            • McClellan.'s avatar
              McClellan.
              As some reviews have mentioned, buyer beware: this 2015 release has the exact same barcode and catalog number as the 2019 release.

              If you are specifically looking for an analogue cut you want the 2015 press. The 2019 was indeed cut from a Bernie Grundman source and sounds great but was not analogue in nature.

              *Quote from this reviewer who reached out to World Circuit for explanation: "They confirmed via email that the masters were recently re-cut by original mastering engineer Bernie Grundman from high resolution digital versions of the original tapes, with digitization overseen by the album's original mixer and recording engineer."

              Just a heads up, I see some reviews from dissatisfied buyers thinking they purchased the 2015 and received the 2019. Easiest way to tell if it has not been opened or shrink is still intact is the hype sticker. The 2015 specifically states on the sticker "...from the original analogue master tapes" whereas the 2019 does not. Also, the 2019 on the back cover to the left of the barcode will have a text block in white text noting Made In Germany. Further, if opened and sellers can see the labels, the 2015 states Made in EU on the labels and 2019 reads Made in Germany. There's also a run-out etching difference between the two (see discogs note section and compare both).

              Happy turntabling to all and to all a good night!
              • J-Keller's avatar
                J-Keller
                Mind-blowing good mastering and the press quality of my copy is also excellent.
                • GemahenLahen's avatar
                  GemahenLahen
                  Great quality! Sound is amazing, print is high quality.
                  One of best records I have
                  • Doversound's avatar
                    Doversound
                    Magnífica edición en todos los sentidos. acústicamente notable. Muy buena prensada. Se va al apartado de mi colección de prensados/ediciones notables.
                    • XETSOF's avatar
                      XETSOF
                      Outstanding mastering / pressing - though record had a lot of scuffs / marks, however no playback issues. Excellent artwork / packaging. Another winner from BG.

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