Astor Piazzolla – Libertango (Vinyl LP)

Astor Piazzolla – Libertango is an album by the Argentine bandoneón player and composer from his years in Italy. It was recorded in May 1974 at Mondial Sound studio in Milan with Italian musicians, engineered by Tonino Paolillo; the original edition came out in Italy in 1974 on Carosello. The title track became one of Piazzolla's best-known works, joined by "Adiós Nonino" and several "-tango" pieces with electric bass, organ and drums. This copy is a 1984 German pressing on Tropical Music (series "The Piazzolla Collection 1974–79, Vol. 1").

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Tropical Music 680004
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, stereo
• Pressing: DE pressing (Tropical Music)
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1984 (original: 1974, Italy)
• Genre: Latin, Jazz, Tango

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH457).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Libertango (Astor Piazzolla)
2. Meditango (Astor Piazzolla)
3. Undertango (Astor Piazzolla)
4. Adiós Nonino (Astor Piazzolla)

Side B

1. Violentango (Astor Piazzolla)
2. Novitango (Astor Piazzolla)
3. Amelitango (Astor Piazzolla)
4. Tristango (Astor Piazzolla)

Personnel

Astor Piazzolla (bandoneón, arrangements, conductor), Felice Da Viá (piano, Hammond organ), Gianni Zilioli (Hammond organ, marimba), Filippo Daccò (acoustic and electric guitar), Pino Presti (electric bass), Tullio De Piscopo (drums, percussion), Andrea Poggi (timpani, percussion), Hugo Heredia, Gianni Bedori, Marlaena Kessick (flutes), strings including Umberto Benedetti Michelangeli (violin), Elsa Parravicini (viola), Paolo Salvi (cello). Engineered by Tonino Paolillo.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The album first came out in Italy in 1974 on Carosello. This record is a 1984 German edition on Tropical Music with the same running order.

What is tango nuevo?
It is the name for Piazzolla's development of Argentine tango with influences from jazz and classical music. On "Libertango" he adds electric bass, organ and rock drums.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Astor Piazzolla records?
Yes, for example Astor Piazzolla Y Su Quinteto Tango Nuevo – Zero Hour, Astor Piazzolla Y Su Quinteto Tango Nuevo – Live In Wien Vol. 1, Astor Piazzolla – La Camorra. More titles are in our Latin collection.