Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 vinyl albums spanning Afro-Cuban, rock, and world fusion, with original pressings and colored editions tracked in real time.
Santana stands as a pioneering American rock band founded in 1966 by guitarist Carlos Santana. The group's sound is a distinctive fusion, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms, blues rock, jazz fusion, and classic rock. They rose to prominence with their performance at Woodstock in 1969, known especially for the track "Soul Sacrifice." Over time, Santana evolved to incorporate jazz and psychedelic elements while retaining strong Latin influences.
The band’s catalog includes over 20 vinyl albums available on Vinyles.com, such as the groundbreaking "Abraxas" and live staple "Moonflower." Vinyl pressings range from 180g audiophile editions to limited colored vinyl, with ongoing tracking of market prices and availability to assist collectors and audiophiles alike.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Candid · 2025
BMG · 2021
Concord Records · 2019
Columbia · 2017
Legacy · 2017
Eagle Vision · 2016
Santana IV Records · 2016
RCA · 2014
RCA · 2014
Starfaith · 2012
Arista · 2010
Columbia · 2009
Arista · 2005
Arista · 2002
Arista · 1999
Columbia · 1997
Polydor · 1993
Success · 1993
Polydor · 1992
Thunderbolt · 1990
CBS · 1990
Columbia · 1988
Columbia · 1987
Columbia · 1985
Columbia · 1982
Columbia · 1981
Columbia · 1979
Columbia · 1978
Columbia · 1977
Columbia · 1977
Columbia · 1976
Columbia · 1974
CBS/Sony · 1974
Columbia · 1973
Columbia · 1972
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1970Columbia · 1969Playlist
The tracks that sum up Santana's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Santana’s second album offers a masterful mix of Latin rock and blues, featuring tracks like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.” It remains a cornerstone for collectors and fans.
A hybrid studio and live album, "Moonflower" captures the band’s jazz fusion and Latin rock phases, including the iconic live track “Soul Sacrifice.” Multiple vinyl pressings exist.
The latest studio album showcases Santana’s ongoing evolution in rock, featuring 11 tracks blending modern and classic styles. Multiple US vinyl pressings are tracked for availability.
Go further
Artists who share part of Santana's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Santana is one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century, blending diverse influences with technical mastery."— Music Enthusiast
In 1969, Santana played at Woodstock with a memorable performance of "Soul Sacrifice," featuring Michael Shrieve’s drum solo that helped establish their international reputation.
Carlos Santana played Gibson guitars in the mid-1970s but is closely associated with the PRS Santana SE and PRS Santana III models, which he has used consistently for decades.
Santana’s albums were predominantly released through Columbia in the 1970s and later by labels such as Arista and BMG, covering a broad stylistic range from Latin rock to blues and pop.
The 2002 album "Shaman" has vinyl pressings on Arista with prices ranging from 43 € to over 216 €, reflecting its demand and limited availability on the market.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key collectibles include original pressings of "Abraxas" (1970), "Moonflower" (1977), and "Supernatural" (1999), reflecting different phases of their evolving sound.
Santana combines traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin percussion with electric guitar and rock instrumentation, creating a distinctive fusion heard on albums like "Abraxas" and "Santana."
The live performance including "Soul Sacrifice" from Woodstock 1969 appears on albums like "Moonflower," available in various vinyl editions including audiophile pressings.
Limited colored vinyl editions of Santana albums like "Many Faces of Santana" in yellow and red transparent vinyl are available from specialized labels detailed in current vinyl marketplaces.
Prices vary widely: recent releases like "Sentient" range from about 17 € to 22 €, while vintage albums such as "Shaman" can command prices upward of 200 € depending on pressing and condition.
Yes, many Santana albums including "Moonflower" and "Amigos" have remastered vinyl editions released in France, often on 180g audiophile vinyl and gatefold sleeves.
Santana has 22 vinyl albums listed on Vinyles.com covering styles from rock to Afro-Cuban and world fusion, with diverse editions and real-time price tracking available.
Audiophile 180g pressings on LP format with stereo mixes are recommended for clarity and dynamic sound, especially for albums like "Moonflower" and "Sentient."
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