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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Jose Alberto —
Dance With Me ... LP 
RMM, 1991. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Nice work from "El Canario" of salsa – with titles that include "Amor De Villa", "Entre Abismos", "La Gitana", "Tu Novio Tu Amante", and "A Donde Vas Amor". LP, Vinyl record album
Verne, Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with an unglued bottom seam.)
Remo, Early 70s. Very Good- ... $8.99
Mellow work by this legendary Cuban singer – featuring backings from Rafael Benitez! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some clear tape on the seams.)
Seeco, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
Nice backings from the Joe Cain orchestra – and titles include "Stormy Weather", "Para Qui", "Pachanga En La Sociedad", "Fue En El Africa", and "Puerto Rico En Frenesi". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Seeco pressing – a very nice copy, save for a mark that clicks a bit on two tracks. Cover has some light wear.)
Juan Carlos Alfonso Y Su Dan Den —
Mi Cuerpo ... CD 
Fania, 1996. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Alma, Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Juan Amalbert's Latin Jazz Quintet —
Hot Sauce ... LP Tru Sound, 1961. Very Good ... $68.99
A lost treasure – one of the few albums ever cut by this fantastic Latin Jazz ensemble, an ultra-hip group led by congolero Juan Amalbert, with a modal vibes/piano groove that's simply wonderful! The combo were one of the hippest early 60s Latin acts – and took equal part inspiration ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label deep groove pressing – nice and heavy!)
Juan Andres Ospina, 2018. Used ... $8.99
Funny, 1974. Very Good ... $36.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the poster! Cover has some edge wear, a half split top seam, and small split on the bottom seam.)
RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Dreamy sounds from Luiz Arcaraz – a mixture of Latin rhythms, orchestrations, and his own solos. LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing. Vinyl is great – cover has some masking tape on the seams.)
Brownswood (UK), 2017. New Copy ... $7.99 11.98
The deepest work we've heard so far from Dayme Arocena – a Cuban singer we first discovered in Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura project, but one who's really gone onto find her own strong musical paths in recent years! This set has Dayme working with Dexter Story on production – and ... (Neo Soul, Latin) read more CD
Joe Arroyo —
25 Anniversario – 16 Super Exitos Con Fruko Y Sus Tesos & The Latin Brothers ... CD Vedisco, 1970s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Bailatino (Venezuela), 2003. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Panart, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
Very heavy duty Afro-Cuban material, with a focus on carnaval grooves – played by 2 different groups: Carlos Barbeira's Banda Kubavana, and Alberto Zayas Grupo Afro-Cubano. We like the Grupo Afro-Cubano the best, as they have a nice raw percussion sound, and a very hard groove with ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some light discoloration along the opening & a small split on the bottom seam.)
Fania/Nascente (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $24.99
2 of Ray Barretto's best albums on 1 CD! Acid is monster – an album needs little introduction to fans of Latin Soul Jazz grooves, but we'll give one anyway. A killer all the way through, with an incredible blend of material that never lets up, and which shows the world that Ray was working ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Killer stuff all around! This album's a monster – one of Ray's greatest, with the same sort of Latin Soul groove heard famously on his classic Acid LP. The record has Ray cutting across many genres – blending Latin, soul, jazz, and a slight bit of funk – all into a set of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
"Head Sounds" is a heck of a great way to describe this album – as it's filled with some of Ray's most mind-expanding cuts! The album kicks off with the tune "Acid", which you probably know from the album of the same name, but which still really does a great job of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
An early 70s killer from Ray – recorded right in the same era as most of his best albums! The feel here is strongly in the salsa mode – as Ray steps effortlessly from the Latin Soul era into a whole new decade of musical magic. And like the best of his 60s work, Ray's salsa cooks at a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pawal/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $13.99
Fantastic rhythms from percussionist Rubens Bassini – a set that has all the raw live energy of a Latin jazz jam session, but which also carries some of the sweet touches of the bossa nova scene in Brazil – a really wonderful mixing of modes that makes the album a gem all the way ... (Brazil, Latin) read more CD
(Part of the Brasilian Music Love Affair series!)
Fania, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $18.99
A killer collection of Joe Bataan's Latin Soul work for Fania Records – all groundbreaking stuff recorded in the years before his bigger fame on Salsoul! The tunes are incredible – blending together sweet soul, Latin rhythms, and an occasional bit of funk – all served up by one ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A real turning point for Joe Bataan – and the beginning of his funky Latin sound of the 70s! The album was one of the first in Joe's "Salsoul" style – a sweet blend of Latin rhythms, late 60s Latin soul influences, and some of the hipper styles bubbling through the NuYorican ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Walter Bell & The Latin Jazz Unit —
Walter Bell Companion Vol 2 ... CD Reika, 2006. Used ... $6.99
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Lots of jazzy cha cha tracks here! LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Living Stereo pressing. Spine is split, but rest of cover is nice.)
Mardi Gras, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Boogaloo – and nothing but! This is the kind of groovy Latin soul record you always hope to find when digging for Latin sides – and it's got that perfect mix of soul vocals and sock-boogaloo grooves that some of the best young combos were turning out in the late 60s. Bennito and crew ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
El Paso, 1998. Used ... $18.99
The latest from Justo, with arrangements by Bobby Valentin, Tito Rivera, and Angel Torres, and lots of good modern salsa tracks. Cuts include "Amor Por Ti", "Entra Derecho", "Verdad, Verdad", and "Locura De Amor". CD
(Out of print.)
Justo Betancourt —
Pa Bravo Yo ... LP Fania, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A really top-shelf album from Justo Betancourt – a perfect illustration of the power of his vocals at their height! The set's got a really classic 70s salsa feel – a horn-heavy groove that almost effortlessly flows from a combo of strong players, topped by majestic vocals from Justo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing, with multicolored label. Cover has light wear, and tape on two seams.)
Discomoda (Venezuela), Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Jupiter (Germany), 1984. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, 1967. Used ... $13.99
Bobo Motion is groovy motion – heard here on one of Willie's best albums for Verve from the late 60s – a really unique blend of jazz, Latin, and soul-based rhythms! The set's even tighter than some of Willie's other Verve records – and like the classic Uno Dos Tres, it's got some ... read more CD
(Out of print. BMG Direct pressing.)
Tico, 1963. Used ... $13.99
An excellent set from Willie – recorded in the years before he moved to Verve, with a very different sound! The Willie Bobo here is less of the pop instrumentalist on some of his later sides – and is more of a hard-hitting Latin leader with a heck of a lot of soul. There's an early ... read more CD
(Out of print "white back" pressing.)
Columbia/Soul Brother (UK), 1978/1979. New Copy ... $9.99
2 late 70s gems from Willie Bobo – 1978's Hell Of An Act To Follow and 1979's Bobo – on a single CD! Hell Of An Act To Follow is really nice stuff from Willie – maybe not as hard and funky as his early 70s work, but very nice in kind of a Latin Club mode, thanks to some great ... read more CD
Verve, 1968. Used ... $9.99
Latin soul percussionist Willie Bobo hits a new dimension here – singing as well as playing timbales, hitting a groovy groove that's perfect for his rough and ready vocals! The track list is a mix of 60s soul covers and a few very tasty original tunes – all done in a mod style that's ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi, which has a cutout mark.)
Verve, 1966. Used ... $13.99
Nice nice reissue of two rare Latin soul albums that Willie Bobo recorded for Verve in the mid 60s! Uno Dos Tres is certainly one of Willie's best-ever albums, and it's paired here with Spanish Grease, which is monsterously hard to find on vinyl. Both records are filled with groovy numbers that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ryko, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Excellent work from this Latin trombonist! CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole. Artwork has a slight crease on the back.)
Atlantic, 1988. Very Good- ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch and promo stamp.)
Brave Combo —
No, No, No, Cha Cha Cha ... CD Rounder, 1993. Used ... $4.99
El Zarape, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Mostly a Tex Mex batch of tracks – but an album that also features 2 decent Latin Soul numbers – both in English. "Some Timey Woman" features vocals by Freddy Hill – and it's sort of a bluesy shouter, grooving along in a style that's a lot rougher than New York Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
El Zarape, 1970. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Buena Vista Social Club —
Buena Vista Social Club ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1997. Used ... $3.99
You know the story. Ry Cooder got tired of playing with Ali Farka Toure, set his sights on another culture to plunder, and the rest is history! Who'd have ever thought the Cuban embargo would create a useful situation for a dried-out rocker to suddenly have great record sales again? Can't blame ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase & large booklet.)
Tritone, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Time, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
One of the few albums ever issued as a leader by the great Joe Cain – a wonderful Latin arranger with a really mad ear for a groove! Cain's approach is often quite choppy in the rhythms – short, hard, and very very sharp – then topped with sweeter, jazzier lines – played on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Connector (Germany), 2001. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Universal (Spain), 1979. Used ... $1.99
Peace & Rhythm, 2016. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Punch through digipack case.)
ABC, 1959. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the grooviest early albums recorded by Candido – done way before his later funky sides, and served up with plenty of unusual touches that set it apart from the usual 50s Latin set! Candi's very much in front of the arrangements on congas – hitting hard with a percussive fury ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, gloss peeling on one corner, and thin stains on the edges.)
Papa Candito —
A La Orilla Del Mar Con Papa Candito ... LP Fragoso, Late 60s. Very Good ... $38.99
Some mighty nice groovers – with lots of weird organ lines! Titles include "El Brinquito", "Panuelito Blanco", "De Ponce A Guayama", "Medley De Piano", "Guajira Guantanamera", and "A La Orilla Del Mar". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a bit of pen on the back.)
Dunhill, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Stunning stuff – and one of the best-ever Latin soul albums of all time! Despite the fact that Eddie Cano's earlier albums are more in a Latin easy mode, this late 60's side for Dunhill is totally smoking – and probably his greatest album ever! Forgive the superlatives, but we're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fiesta, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a small split on the top seam and some pencil on back.)
Alhambra, 1979. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Label has a bit of pen.)
Salsa International, 1982. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Avco/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1972. New Copy ... $16.99 18.99
The coolest, funkiest, and most soulful set ever issued by Chakachas – a record that's way different than most of their Latin-based music – with a strong American funk vibe all the way through! There's still lots of percussion in the mix, but it's often used in ways that echo more of a ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
Also available Chakachas (180 gram pressing) ... LP 23.99
Avco/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $23.99
The coolest, funkiest, and most soulful set ever issued by Chakachas – a record that's way different than most of their Latin-based music – with a strong American funk vibe all the way through! There's still lots of percussion in the mix, but it's often used in ways that echo more of a ... (Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chakachas ... CD 16.99
Pimienta/Universal, 1979. Used ... $11.99
Charanga 76 at the end of the 70s – but still grooving hard in the new charanga mode that made them such a hit at the time! The style here is a great combination of new advances in 70s salsa and older instrumentation from 60s charanga – violin, flute, and tight timbales mixed with some ... read more CD
Epic, 1994. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
RMM, 1991. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover appears to have been signed by the group on back.)
Chorolo y su Combo —
La Cosecha De Mujeres ... CD Mary Lou, 1965. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Peerless, 1982. Very Good ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some tape along all seams.)
Edgardo Cintron & the Azuca Band —
You're In My Heart ... CD TVI, 2007. Used ... $4.99
Athens Of The North (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $13.99
Fantastic Latin soul from the late 60s New York scene – two tracks with superb arrangements by Hector Rivera! David Coleman's got a great voice – raspy, but strong – really soaring out on the lyrics to "Drown My Heart" while the band has all these sharp, edgey, ... (Funky 45's, Latin) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Worthy, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A Latin monster – and one of our favorite albums from the New York scene! The record is the only one we've ever seen from pianist Earl Coleman – and it's a groove-happy fiesta that's every bit Spanish Harlem at its best. Earl's piano is flowing and free, and the band grooves through ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cotique, Late 60s/1976. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Despite the "disco" in the title, this is actually a compilation of Johnny Colon's best dancefloor Latin tracks from the late 60's and early 70's, with a mix of boogaloo, Latin jazz, and salsa that represents some of his best work. As with all his early albums, the arrangements are very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light ringwear, and some tape on the top seam.)
Fania, 1972. Very Good ... $3.99
Willie Colon —
Big Break ... LP Fania/Get On Down, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 22.98
A mid 70s classic from Willie Colon – continuing the progression of "gangster" image by supposedly having him break out of prison! (Previously, Willie had been brought to justice on the Juicio album – but now on the loose, is described in a wanted poster on the cover – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A monster album of 70s salsa – and one that has bad boy Willie Colon taking the Latin world by storm – forging the new sound that would push him and the New York scene into the frontline of 70s Latin! Willie's got a strength on the set that's very much in keeping with his machine gun ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cosa Nuestra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 20.99
Willie Colon —
Cosa Nuestra (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania (France), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
A monster album of 70s salsa – and one that has bad boy Willie Colon taking the Latin world by storm – forging the new sound that would push him and the New York scene into the frontline of 70s Latin! Willie's got a strength on the set that's very much in keeping with his machine gun ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cosa Nuestra ... LP 11.99
Fania, 1970s. Used ... $9.99
Titles include "Guaracha", "Gitana", "Sin Poderte Hablar", "Senora", "El Gran Varon", "Oh Que Sera", "Volo", "Primera Noche De Amor", and "Mi Sueno". CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1978. Used ... $14.99
It's deja vu all over again, in this strong set of tracks that features Willie Colon working again with his best lead singer – the legendary Hector Lavoe! The tracks are pulled from the pair's strong work for Fania from the early 70s – and the set's a great package that includes some ... read more CD
(Out of print. CRC pressing.)
Fania (France), 1978. New Copy ... $12.99
A classic 70s salsa jammer from Willie Colon – working here with his one of his greatest vocalists – the young Ruben Blades, back before he'd crossed over to super-huge success! The album really marks a departure for Willie – moving past the bad boy style of earlier records, that ... read more CD
Fania/Musica Latina, 1981. Used ... $19.99
One of the last classic efforts from the team of Willie Colon and Ruben Blades – a subtle but effective set of tracks that showcases both Blades' increasingly political concerns and the growing pan-Latin sound of Colon! The core approach is still mostly salsa, but you can hear plenty of ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA (Puerto Rico), Early 60s. Good ... $7.99
Titles include "Compay Miguel", "Plena En San Juan", "Montmartre", "Santurce", "Destino", "Se Impone El Mambo", "Plena En Ponce", and "Mas Que Bebe". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has water damage on the bottom seam and clear tape all around the edges.)
Bernal, 1973. Very Good- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of stuck-on paper on front.)
Hitt Makers, 1988. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orlando Contreras —
Trasnochando ... LP Teca, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Guantanamera", "Trasnochando", "Maria Luisa", "Amor Verdadero", "Me Haces Pensar", and "Paloma Blanca". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, and a small bit of tape on the bottom seam.)
Origin, 2017. Used ... $5.99
Coco/Sony, 1974. Used ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Zephyr, 1956. Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear, with a splitting spine & top seam, with a name in marker.)
Metrotone, 1999. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Manzana (Spain), 2000. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1970s. Used ... $16.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Seeco, Early 60s. Used ... $16.99
Seminal early work from the legendary Joe Cuba – highly percussive Latin tracks, served up in a small combo mode that really helped pave the way for the Latin Soul generation! Joe's shaking off most of Latin tradition here – going for a tightly focused sound that features plenty of ... read more CD
Also available Steppin' Out ... LP 9.99(Out of print. Tray card has a slight crease, but is otherwise in good shape!)
Seeco, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Seminal early work from the legendary Joe Cuba – highly percussive Latin tracks, served up in a small combo mode that really helped pave the way for the Latin Soul generation! Joe's shaking off most of Latin tradition here – going for a tightly focused sound that features plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Steppin' Out ... CD 16.99
Tico, 1966. Used ... $24.99
A Latin classic from the word "bang"! This album was the one that busted Joe Cuba out of the Latin ghetto – into the sound of 60s soul, early funk, and beyond. The record's a stone winner – filled with boogaloo tracks delivered by Joe's firey young sextet, a killer ensemble ... read more CD
(Out of print "white back" pressing. Rear tray card has a crease.)
Sepia (UK), Early 60s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
