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A true and complete album masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest ever made, regardless of genre. Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio De Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, directed by the self-taught, Arthur Verocai. Previously he had worked on many records in various capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins and Celia, this album gave him the chance to do his thing in it's most pure form. The 29 minute masterpiece, perfect in its arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomises the sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, basslines, synthesizers, vocals from the wonderful Célia and percussion from Pedro Santos. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB, psychedelics and funk sit side by side effortlessly. The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and infact all genres. Highlighted in part by the number of artists that have sampled from it; MF Doom, Ludacris and Common, Little Brother, Jneiro Jarel aka Dr Who Dat?, Dibiase and Action Bronson amongst others. The original Continental versions of the album now fetch around $2000.

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Essential Edition. Remastered by Arthur and Half-Speed Cut at Abbey Road Studios
Transparent Green
Rough Trade Exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
Released03/03/2023Catalog NumberMRBLP133TGLearn more
50th Anniversary Edition Half Speed Master. Gatefold Tip-on Sleeve. 16 Page Booklet + Interview. A2 poster. 10 Photos.
Gold and Black Marbled
Released09/02/2022Catalog NumberMRBLP251MBLearn more
Released07/01/2016Catalog NumberMRBCD133Learn more
Half Speed Master Version. Housed in Gatefold sleeve.
Black
Released07/01/2016Catalog NumberMRBLP133Learn more

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