Raphael - Appearances Are Deceptive (1988) Vinyl LP • Toco Madera, Latin

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), small section missing near top-left of back. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges and light-scuffing along opening edge (front/back); partial sticker on shrink near front top left. Inner-sleeve is original (Lyrics/photo); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Mientete
2. Toco Madera
3. Siempre Estás Diciendo Que Te Vas
4. Lo Voy A Dividir
5. Si Te Quiero Andalucía
6. Mintiendome Olvidarte
7. Voy A Perder La Memoria
8. Yo Sigo Amándote
9. Las Apariencias Engañan
10. No Me Puedo Quejar

About The Record:

Las Apariencias Engañan, by Raphael, is a vibrant Latin pop album that marked a significant transition in the Spanish superstar's career as his first release with CBS Records (later Sony Music). It features strong songwriting contributions from Roberto Livi, blending heartfelt ballads with upbeat tracks that showcase Raphael's powerful and emotive vocal delivery. A standout is the fan-favorite Toco Madera, which became the album's most popular song and enjoyed massive radio play across Latin America. Other notable tracks include Miéntete and No Me Puedo Quejar (a Spanish adaptation of Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien), adding emotional depth and dramatic flair. The album earned Raphael a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album and achieved gold and platinum certifications, with Toco Madera hitting No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.