Pino Daniele - Bella 'Mbriana (Stereo Vinyl LP | IT Original | 1982)

Pino Daniele – Bella 'Mbriana is an album by Neapolitan singer and guitarist Pino Daniele, released in 1982 on his label Bagaria in partnership with EMI. It was recorded and mixed at Stone Castle Studios in Carimate, Italy, with the lacquer cut by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in New York. Daniele wrote words and music, combining the Neapolitan language with blues, funk and jazz influences, joined by guests such as Wayne Shorter on soprano saxophone and Alphonso Johnson on bass. This copy is the 1982 Italian original stereo pressing with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bagaria / EMI 3C 064-18590
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: IT original
• Country: Italy
• Year of this pressing: 1982
• Genre: Pop-Rock, Jazz-Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG (bent corner, edge wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH998).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Annarè
2. Tutta 'Nata Storia
3. Bella 'Mbriana
4. Tarumbò
5. I Got The Blues

Side B

1. Mo Basta
2. Io Vivo Come Te
3. Ma Che Mania
4. Toledo
5. E Po' Che Fà
6. Maggio Se Ne Va

Personnel

Pino Daniele (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar; words and music), Tullio De Piscopo (drums, percussion), Alphonso Johnson (bass), Joe Amoruso (keyboards, melodica), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), Rosario Jermano (percussion), Aldo Banfi (Synclavier programming).

Producers: Pino Daniele and Willy David. Musical direction, keyboard arrangements and engineering: Allan Goldberg.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1982 Italian first edition on Bagaria/EMI, catalogue number 3C 064-18590, with the original inner sleeve.

What does "Bella 'Mbriana" mean?
The "Bella 'Mbriana" is a figure from Neapolitan folk belief: a benevolent house spirit who protects the home.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear that barely affects playback or overall appearance. VG (Very Good) means clearly visible but not disturbing signs of use. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Pino Daniele records?
Yes, for example Pino Daniele – Ferry Boat as a 1985 French original pressing. More titles are in our Pop-Rock collection.