Buena Vista Social Club (RSD24)

‘Buena Vista Social Club’ is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just six days in 1996 in Havana’s 1950s vintage EGREM studios. It was clear from the
atmosphere of the recording sessions that something very special was taking place. However, no one could have predicted that Buena Vista Social Club would become a worldwide phenomenon – awarded a Grammy in 1997 and, at 8 million copies, outselling any other record in the same genre.

The acclaim of the original album has elevated the artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González & Omara Portuondo) to superstar status, inspired an award-winning film by Wim Wenders, and has contributed to popularising Cuba’s rich musical heritage. Produced by Ry Cooder for World Circuit, the timeless quality of the music and the sheer verve of the veteran performers have ensured that this will go down as one of the landmark recordings of the 20th century.

Celebrating 25 years since the release of Wim Wenders’ iconic documentary ‘Buena Vista Social Club’, this classic album will be made available on limited edition gold vinyl, and features the remastered audio and bonus tracks released as part of the album’s 25th Anniversary in 2021

Side A:
1. Chan Chan (2021 Remaster)
2. De Camino a La Vereda (2021 Remaster)
3. El Cuarto de Tula (2021 Remaster)
4. Pueblo Nuevo (2021 Remaster)

Side B:
1. Dos Gardenias (2021 Remaster)
2. ¿ Y Tú Qué Has Hecho? (2021 Remaster)
3. Veinte Años (2021 Remaster)
4. El Carretero (2021 Remaster)
5. Candela (2021 Remaster)

Side C:
6. Amor de Loca Juventud (2021 Remaster)
7. Orgullecida (2021 Remaster)
8. Murmullo (2021 Remaster)
9. Buena Vista Social Club (2021 Remaster)
10. La Bayamesa (2021 Remaster)

Side D:
11. Vicenta *
12. La Pluma *
13. A Tus Pies *
14. La Cleptómana *
15. Orgullecida (alternate trio take) *

* Alternate takes from the original 1996 studio session tapes

RECORD STORE DAY 2024
This title will be available in store on Saturday 20^th April from 8am, with any remaining stock being made available online at 8pm on Monday 22^nd April.

All Record Store Day titles are limited to one copy per person / address.