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ZOL
ZOL (Zidentyfikowany Obiekt Latający) is Breakout’s 1979 Polish blues-rock studio album, issued by Polskie Nagrania Muza as SX 1766. The nine-song set is widely regarded as a mature, raw snapshot of late-70s Polish rock, pairing Tadeusz Nalepa’s guitar and vocals with Mira Kubasińska’s leads and a solid rhythm section. The title explicitly expands to “Zidentyfikowany Obiekt Latający” (Identified Flying Object). ([winyle-online.pl](https://winyle-online.pl/album/breakout/zol-zidentyfikowany-obiekt-latajacy-1979?utm_source=openai))
2) Recording History
The album was recorded in 1979 in Poland for Polskie Nagrania Muza and released in March 1979 as SX 1766. The core lineup featured Tadeusz Nalepa (guitar/voc), Mira Kubasińska (vocals), Krystian Wilczek (bass), and Marek Surzyn (drums). Liner notes credit the group’s core members and the material, including the opening sequence “Póki uśmiech ma twarz dziecka” and the standout “Co tam za mgłą.” Detailed producer or engineer credits are not widely published online. The album’s cover design is credited to Maciej Cichocki. ([polskirock.eu](https://polskirock.eu/plyta/breakout-zol-sx1766/?utm_source=openai))
3) Chart Performance & Recognition
Public chart data for ZOL is not readily documented in mainstream sources. Over time, ZOL has been recognized by Polish rock historians as an authentic, fiercer blues-rock entry in Breakout’s discography, sandwiched between the band’s 1976–1979 output. The LP was later reissued as PNCD 991 in 2005, and Polskie Nagrania issued a 2025 SACD hybrid (catalogue selections), underscoring its enduring interest. ([polskirock.eu](https://polskirock.eu/plyta/breakout-zol-pncd991/?utm_source=openai))
4) Cultural Impact & Legacy
ZOL is considered a pivotal, if underappreciated, late-70s Polish blues-rock record, illustrating Nalepa’s mature songwriting and the group’s tight chemistry after a lineup shift. It remains a touchstone cited by Polish rock historians and collectors; its enduring visibility is evidenced by renewed releases and archival attention, including SACD reissues and catalog entries. Notable tracks such as “W cieniu bluesa” and “Co tam za mgłą” are frequently highlighted in retrospective appreciations. ([muzeumjazzu.pl](https://www.muzeumjazzu.pl/tadeusz-nalepa/?utm_source=openai))