Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary proudly announce the long-awaited vinyl reissue of Goldenwings, the 1976 fusion masterpiece from Uruguayan trio Opa. Masterminded by such musical legends as the Fattoruso Brothers, Airto Moreira, and Hermeto Pascoal, Goldenwings, delivers an exhilarating blend of sumptuous Latin rhythms, mind-bending synths, and lush vocal harmonies, including such underground favorites as “African Bird,” “Corre Niña,” “Tombo,” and the title track.
Returning to vinyl for the first time in 50 years, Goldenwings arrives on October 18th and marks the latest title in Jazz Dispensary’s album-centric Top Shelf series. As with all releases in the series — which reissues the highest-quality, hand-picked rarities—the LP features all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI. A tip-on jacket, replicating the album’s original, eye-catching design, completes the package.
The story of Opa begins in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, where brothers Hugo and Jorge Osvaldo Fattoruso forged their musical roots. In 1963, the Fattorusos formed their first band, Los Shakers (alongside Roberto “Pelín” Capobianco and Carlos “Caio” Vila). Influenced heavily—in both look and sound—by the Beatles, the four-piece enjoyed a wildly successful career in South America, releasing multiple hit albums and helping to establish the region’s psychedelic rock scene. When the group disbanded in 1969, however, Hugo and Jorge were eager to expand their repertoire and formed Opa alongside bassist Ringo Thielmann.
Opa only released two albums before disbanding in the early ’80s. Hugo Fattoruso moved to Brazil, where he worked with the likes of Djavan and Chico Buarque, and Jorge returned to Uruguay, where he formed a group alongside his wife, singer Mariana Ingold. While neither of Opa’s albums found commercial success during their initial releases (despite the high-profile personalities involved), both titles gained underground followings over the following decades—coveted by jazz-funk DJs, crate diggers, and acid-jazz aficionados alike. Now, 50 years later, Goldenwings is back for a new generation of groovers and shakers to enjoy. You can pre-order here.
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