Sealed 2020 180gm Gatefold Reissue With Hype Sticker. Includes A Faithful Reproduction Of The Original Fold Out Poster. The Album "Abraxas" Is The Second Studio Album By The Latin Rock Band Santana, Released On September 23, 1970. It Was Recorded At Wally Heider Studios In San Francisco, California, And Produced By Fred Catero And Carlos Santana. The Album's Title Is Derived From The Gnostic Term "Abraxas," Which Represents The Unity Of Good And Evil.

Upon Its Release, "Abraxas" Received Critical Acclaim And Commercial Success, Reaching Number One On The Billboard 200 Charts And Staying There For Six Weeks. The Album Features Some Of The Band's Most Famous Songs, Including "Black Magic Woman," "Oye Como Va," And "Samba Pa Ti," Which Have Become Classics Of The Rock And Latin Music Genres.

The Album's Success Helped To Establish Santana As A Major Force In The Music World, And The Band Went On To Win A Grammy Award For Best Instrumental Performance For The Song "Soul Sacrifice" At The 1971 Ceremony. "Abraxas" Has Since Been Recognized As One Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time, And Its Influence On The Development Of Rock, Latin, And Fusion Music Is Widely Recognized.