‘Buena Vista Social Club’ is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just seven 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, Rubn Gonzlez & 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. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the album’s recording, producer Ry Cooder and World Circuit’s Nick Gold have gone back to the original tapes and into the archive to produce this Deluxe Remaster package, featuring previously unheard tracks from the original 1996 recording sessions, previously unseen photos, and new liner notes.

Track List

1. Chan Chan (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
2. De Camino a la Vereda (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
3. El Cuarto de Tula (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
4. Pueblo Nuevo (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
5. Dos Gardenias (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
6. Y T Qu Has Hecho? (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
7. Veinte Aos (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
8. El Carretero (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
9. Candela (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
10. Amor de Loca Juventud (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
11. Orgullecida (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
12. Murmullo (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
13. Buena Vista Social Club (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
14. La Bayamesa (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
15. Side B
16. Chan Chan (Monitor Mix) – By Buena Vista Social Club
17. Vicenta – By Buena Vista Social Club
18. La Pluma – By Buena Vista Social Club
19. Dos Gardenias (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
20. Mandinga – By Buena Vista Social Club
21. Siboney – By Buena Vista Social Club
22. A Tus Pies – By Buena Vista Social Club
23. El Carretero (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
24. Ensayo – By Buena Vista Social Club
25. El Diablo Suelto – By Buena Vista Social Club
26. Saludo Compay – By Buena Vista Social Club
27. Descripcin de un Sueo – By Buena Vista Social Club
28. Pueblo Nuevo (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
29. La Cleptmana – By Buena Vista Social Club
30. Y T Qu Has Hecho? (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
31. Orgullecida (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
32. Descarga Rubn – By Buena Vista Social Club
33. Candela (Alternate Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
34. Orgullecida (Alternate Trio Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club
35. Side B
36. Chan Chan (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
37. De Camino a la Vereda (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
38. El Cuarto de Tula (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
39. Pueblo Nuevo (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
40. Dos Gardenias (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
41. Y T Qu Has Hecho? (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
42. Veinte Aos (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
43. El Carretero (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
44. Candela (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
45. Amor de Loca Juventud (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
46. Orgullecida (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
47. Murmullo (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
48. Buena Vista Social Club (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
49. La Bayamesa (2021 – Remaster) – By Buena Vista Social Club
50. Vicenta – By Buena Vista Social Club
51. La Pluma – By Buena Vista Social Club
52. A Tus Pies – By Buena Vista Social Club
53. La Cleptmana – By Buena Vista Social Club
54. Orgullecida (Alternate Trio Take) – By Buena Vista Social Club