Už Z Hor Zní Zvon • Zátiší

Released in 1975 by Supraphon, this single features two tracks that highlight Karel Gott's mastery of the popular orchestral pop style that dominated the Czechoslovak music scene during the normalization era. The song Už z hor zní zvon is a localized rendition of the international hit Amazing Grace, adapted to fit the aesthetic expectations of domestic audiences while retaining the melancholic, sweeping arrangement common to Gott's mid-seventies output.

The production reflects the meticulous standards of the state-run Supraphon label, which paired Gott with leading arrangers and the Prague Radio Dance Orchestra to ensure a polished, radio-friendly sound. This record belongs to a period of immense productivity for Gott, who was carefully managed as a national cultural asset. The cover design typically adheres to the understated, professional photography style favored by the label at the time, focusing on the artist's persona as the central element of the brand.