Gal Costa - Índia (LP) Reissue Vinyl Record

Gal Costa – Índia (Vinyl LP)

The Music Inside

Initially released in 1973 during Brazil’s Tropicalia movement, Índia stands as one of Gal Costa’s most celebrated masterpieces. Post-Tropicalia and radiating with MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), this album combines folk, jazz, funk, and rock with lush orchestration. Highlights include the iconic “Índia”, the intimate “Pontos de Luz”, and the bossa-infused “Desafinado.” Featuring stellar contributions from Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai, Dominguinhos, and more, it’s a sublime musical tapestry that embodies Brazilian sound at its most emotional and innovative. 

Tracklist

1. Índia
2. Milho Verde
3. Presente Cotidiano
4. Volta
5. Relance
6. Da Maior Importância
7. Passarinho
8. Pontos de Luz
9. Desafinado 

Sample Notes

• “Pontos de Luz” was famously sampled by Kaytranada in his track “Lite Spots” — a modern reimagining that bridges Brazilian soul with electronic beat culture. 

Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, vinyl pressing, brand-new and factory-sealed
• Mastering: Digitally remastered edition with faithful gatefold and banned original cover reproduced
• Packaging: Gatefold jacket with original—and once-censored—artwork, along with an insert
• Label: Mr Bongo (reissue, released August 4, 2017) 

Why It Belongs in Your Collection

Índia is more than an album—it’s a Brazilian music landmark. With timeless songwriting, rich arrangements by top Tropicalia collaborators, and an update by Kaytranada that proves its lasting influence, this LP is a treasure for collectors, beatmakers, and lovers of world music alike.