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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (163) new/used, Vinyl (348) new/used, LPs (333) new/used, 12-inch (3 used), 7-inch (12 used), All (511)
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CBS (Mexico), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
A rare Mexican set from Chico O'Farrill – cut during a time when he was also doing some great records up in the US! Includes jazzy Latin takes on "More", "Girl From Ipanema", "Misty", "Days Of Wine & Roses", and "April In Paris". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing. Cover has some wear and discoloration from age.)
Ocho —
Tornado ... CD 
El Sondido/Universal Sound (UK), 1976/1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
There's a tornado on the cover, and a tornado in the grooves as well – as the mighty Ocho step off their first three albums for UA Latino, and move into even headier territory here on the El Sonido label! The group are really at the top of their game – effortlessly blending jazzy ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Impulse, 1966. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $29.99
Very groovy work from Chico – still very Latin at the core, but with lots of light 60s touches on top, ala the work of Gary McFarland, or some of the other groove-conscious arrangers for Verve and Impulse! Players on the set include Art Farmer, Clark Terry, JJ Johnson, Seldon Powell, and Pat ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange & black label stereo pressing. Cover has some discoloration from age near the opening.)
Dorado/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $10.99 18.99
Lost grooves from Spanish Harlem – an incredible set of Latin Soul from The 107th Street Stickball Team! With a name like that, the group certainly aren't as well-remembered as contemporaries like Joe Bataan or Willie Colon, but they've got a soulful groove that definitely fits the style of ... read more CD
Original Orquesta De Manzanillo —
Original Orquesta De Manzanillo – Wilfredo Naranjo ... LP Siboney, 1970s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Melody International (Mexico), 1981. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Areito (Cuba), Mid 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Kubaney, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Panart, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Titles include "Cojele Bien El Compas", "Las Carinosas", "Minoso Al Bate", "Me Muero", "Yo Sabia", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear a small name in marker on back. Label has a small name in marker.)
Areito (France), 1984. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Areito/Egrem (Cuba), Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and light staining.)
Areito/Egrem (Cuba), Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Early 80s recordings from this famous group – working under the direction of Rafael Lay, who also handled most of the arrangements! Titles include "Aprende Muchacho", "Recuerdo De Antano", "No Me Voy A Disgustar", and "Mi Bajo Con Tumbao". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Discuba, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Le Dije A Una Rosa", "Naranjo Y Lucas", "No Puedo Vivir", "Comelon", "Ah Que Familia Senor", and "Que Calor". LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label Discuba pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
RCA, 1950s/1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on RCA International. Cover has thin light stains along the opening and bottom seam on back.)
Musicuba, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
An album filled with some great Cuban sounds, rich vocals and nice string arrangements. Tracks include "Este Si No Pasara", "Tener Que Decir", "Un Final Inesperado", "Lo Que Se De Ti", "Sin Mis Besos", "Guajira Simale", and "Baila ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Discuba, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Sweet pachanga grooves from Orquesta Aragon – and a set that's a lot more stripped down than some of their material from the 50s! There's still a few echoes of the cha cha groove here, but the overall approach is definitely in keeping with the image on the cover – light flute lines ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing. Cover has clear tape on the seams and a small name in marker on back. Label has a name in marker.)
Orquesta Aragon —
Orquesta Aragon (aka Maracas Bongo Y Conga) ... LP RCA/Carino, 1957. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Not the all-out percussion affair you might guess from the title – but still a plenty great little album of late 50s Latin from Havana – done with a sweetly syncopated sound on all the tunes! Instrumentation is heavy on flute, violin, and piano – alongside the percussion promised ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Manopla, 1972. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Barbaro, 1978. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bumped corner.)
Glomar, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $29.99
Rare work by this legendary group – issued on the small Glomar label, with work from Richard Egues on flute and Rafael Lay on violin – on titles that include "Besito Con Mozancha", "Caserita Villarena", "Frente A La Verdad", "Calle 22", and "N ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a click on one track. Cover has light wear and tape on the bottom seam.)
Modiner, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging.)
Dino, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
An obscure group, led by Tony Saydal on timbales and percussion – on tunes that include "El Perico", "Valeria", "Sin Fe", "Dejalo Vivir", "Domingo Sin Ti", and "Cada Quien". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a very light stain in one bottom corner, but is nice overall.)
Disco Hit/Artomax, 1980. Used ... $11.99
... CD
Color (Venezuela), 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Siboney (Cuba), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small name in marker. Label has a small name in marker.)
Ansonia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Titles include "El Charlatan", "Eres Mi Preferida", "Ya Yo Se", "Por Que Has Mentido", "Beauriful Girl", "La Sazon D Abuela", "Siplemente Una Ilusion", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Orquesta Riverside —
Contemporary Charanga Sounds Of Orquesta Riverside ... LP Sonido Latino, 1983. Near Mint- ... $29.99
With vocals by Chico Alvarez. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some sticker remnants on front and a small name in marker on back. Label has a small name in marker.)
Maype, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Features Abelardo Barroso – on titles that include "Descarga", "Nostalgia", "Charanga Graciosa", "Los Sitios Llaman", "Me Gusta La Samba", "Boda De Oro", and "Seguiro Solo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and tape on the top seam.)
Sabor, 1965. Very Good+ ... $43.99
Features the tracks "Joropero", "Cemento, Ladrillo & Arena", "Sacudete Echa Pa'ya", "Te Queda Corto", "La Felicidad Vuelve A Mi", "Que Lindo Es Brasil", "Sabor A Bombon", "No Te Agites" and more! LP, Vinyl record album
Aragon, Very Good+ ... $23.99
A live recording by this legendary group, issued on their own label – with titles that include "Arrimate Pa'Ca", "De Nuevo Junto A Ti", "Besito Con Monza Cha", "No Quiero Tiqui Tiqui", and "Nuestra Penas". LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1977. Used ... $19.99
Johnny Pacheco's still one hell of an artist well into these late 70s years of his career – one of the key talents in the transformation of the New York Latin sound in the early 60s, and still equally vibrant in his work for the younger generation too! The album's got that cool, cooking ... read more CD
(Out of print, original white back, Fania pressing.)
Fania, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $28.99
One of Pacheco's last charanga albums – with an expansion of the sound considerably from the earlier years, moving into territory that sounds even groovier than before! The album's got a great instrumental version of "Sunshine Superman", done in a Latin Soul pachanga mode – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing with sunset labels.)
Pacheco & Melon —
Flying High ... CD Vaya, 1983. Used ... $11.99
A second wonderful collaboration between Johnny Pacheco and vocalist Melon – a duo who really find a special sort of place when working together! Melon's got this fluid, soulful sort of style – a mode that opens up Pacheco more, especially past some of the more iconic grooves he'd been ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pacific Mambo Orchestra —
III Side ... CD Pacific Mambo Orchestra, 2020. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Nelson Padron —
Nelson Padron (aka Drums = Loco) ... CD Empire Musicwerks, 1960s. Used ... $9.99
Lots of loco drums from Nelson Padron – a set that's got a slightly different feel than some of the other work we've heard from the Latin Percussionist – and we mean that in a good way! The record was cut with a nice use of echo in the mix – creating an almost watery sound at ... read more CD
(CDr release, with 6 bonus tracks featuring Patato Valdez and Manteca.)
Fania, 1987. Used ... $14.99
A great little salsa session – issued in kind of a cheapo cover, but with some of Eddie's best grooves of the 80s! The album's got a great jazzy touch, and the rhythm section is excellent – very subtle, and with a dark edge that works perfectly with Eddie's piano solos. Most tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Alegre, Early 60s. Used ... $16.99
Great early material from Eddie Palmieri – one of his classic records done with Conjunto La Perfecta – a group that's poised on contrapuntal trombone lines, and which had a very important influence on Latin jazz styles in the 60s! The use of trombone makes for lots of dark edges – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ropeadope, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 13.98
A hard-driving set from the great Eddie Palmieri – and a record that's maybe his strongest salsa effort in years, even though it's still filled with lots of the edgey, jazzy touches he's also brought to his best material in recent decades! The album's got a very strong lead vocal presence ... read more CD
Tico, 1967. Very Good+ ... $39.99
An incredible collaboration between pianist Eddie Palmieri and vibist Cal Tajder – a record done for Tico in answer to their previous session for Verve – and a set that's even harder-jamming overall! Cal and Eddie really find something special together on the record – and both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican Orange label pressing. Cover has some wear and staining along the spine.)
Envidia (Spain), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Verve, Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
Believe it or not, this is a crackling batch of Latin jazz tracks, featuring the alto solos of Charlie Parker and (more importantly) the arranging genius of the great Chico O'Farrill. The material was originally issued on a number of different 10" jazz LPs – some under Parker's name, ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Joey Pastrana —
Joey (remastered edition) ... CD Cotique/Fania, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Brilliant early work by one of the sharpest bandleaders of the Latin Soul era! A young Joey Pastrana leads his sharp little combo through a stunning mix of Latin jazz, Latin soul, and descarga tracks – all with the kind of hard playing, jazzy grooves, and dark edges that characterized a lot ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Astor Piazzola & Kronos Quartet —
Five Tango Sensations ... CD Elektra/Nonesuch, 1991. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Decca, 1964. Very Good ... $99.99
A real lost chapter in the career of vibist Dave Pike – an obscure one-off Latin session recorded for Decca in the mid 60s! The album was done in the years between Pike's first few early jazz sides and his later tripped-out sessions for MPS and Vortex – and features Dave leading a ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label stereo promo, including the Decca inner sleeve. Cover has ring & edge wear, some aging, half split bottom seam, and call letters in pen on back.)
Nelson Pinedo —
15 Pistas Para Cantar Como Nelson Pinedo ... CD Discos Fuentes (Colombia), Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Regal (Spain), 1970. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on all seams and some staining along the opening.)
Mayra, Late 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Equipe (Brazil), 1967. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and peeling along the opening.)
Grosso! (Spain), 1940s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99
A massive slice of music from percussionist Chano Pozo – best known as the guy who helped forge the mix of bebop and Latin that became known as cubop in the 40s – but also a hell of a musician in his own right too! The set brings together work from a wealth of early 78rpm singles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
United Artists, 1967. Very Good ... $11.99
A wonderfully wild set from the great Perez Prado – and a set with some very cool rockish elements in the mix! The album's got some twangy guitar and mod organ lines – but also has that sort of romping rhythm approach you'd expect from Prado's earlier records – really recast here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UA Latino pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
Perez Prado —
Dilo (Ugh!) ... LP RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $3.99
The title says "ugh!" and there's lots of that in this record! Perez plays in that tight hard way that he used on his best 50s recordings, making his trademark grunt of "ugh!" as the songs change rhythms – in a style that the notes describe as "the only vocal baton ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Joker (Italy), 1983. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and clear tape on all seams.)
Cannonball, 1997. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
RCA (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Tico, 1977. Used ... $11.99
A surprisingly nice salsa set from the mid 70s – featuring arrangements by Tito and Louie Ramirez, and lead vocals by Santos Colon. Titles include "La Leyenda", "Amor De Mi Bohio", "Bombata", "Fiesta A La King", "Amor En Serio", "Alma ... read more CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing. Disc has initials in marker.)
Tico, 1960s. Very Good- ... $6.99
(Funky 45's, Latin) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Yellow label Tico pressing. Label has light wear and some pen.)
RCA, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the greatest Tito Puente albums from the 50s, and a spare percussion jam session that's right up there with his legendary Puente In Percussion album! The group features Mongo Santamaria, Bill Correa, Julito Collazo, and Enrigue Marti on percussion with Tito – and the only other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Laser Light, 1958. Used ... $2.99
A great little meeting of Latin and jazz players – an oft-overlooked album in Puente's catalog of the time! The album features Woody leading a small group of jazz players – including Al Cohn, Paul Quinichette, Billy Byers, and Nick Travis – with extra timbales by Puente and ... read more CD
Osvaldo Pugliese Con Roberto Chanel —
El Tango Es Una Historia ... LP EMI (Argentina), Early/Mid 40s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Kubaney, 1956. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and light aging.)
Domingo Quinones —
Quien Mato A Hector Lavoe? ... CD RMM/Universal, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ismael Quintana —
La Herencia ... CD Fania, Mid 70s. Used ... $12.99
15 classics – including "Piano Man", "La Blusita Colora", "Un Valentin", "A Guava No", "Justicia", "Oyelo Que Te Conviene", "Jessica", "Me Debilidad", "Donde Estan Los Rumberos", "You're Gonna Hear ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some peeled spots filled with marker on front.)
Viva, 1980s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
An excellent session of exotica-tinged Latin jazz – put together by pianist Don Ralke, and featuring some great work from flute player Buddy Collette – in a spirit that's very similar to Collette's own classic Jazz Heat Bongo Beat album! The set's also got some great bongo work by Jack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine and bottom seam.)
Humberto Ramirez —
Jazzproject ... LP Tropi Jazz, 1992. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Featuring Humberto Ramirez, Martin Santiago, Luis Marin, Albert Julian, Jose Luis Encarnacion, Osvaldo Lopez, and Freddie Camacho. A number of special guests too, including Dave Valentin, Justo Almario, Alex Acuna, and more! (Jazz, Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo in an RMM sleeve. Label has a small name in marker.)
Duher, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the top seam.)
Alegre, 1967. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Very groovy work – and one of the best-selling albums of the Latin Soul era! During the 70s, Ricardo Ray was best known for his salsa work – but back in the 60s, he was really swinging around in the early blend of boogaloo and shing-a-ling styles! The set's got a really frenetic feel ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a small light stain on the spine, but looks great otherwise.)
White Whale, Late 60s. Very Good ... $1.99
Groovy Latin rock duo, performing 60's hits like "Day Tripper" and "By The Time I Get to Phoenix", plus some groovy originals like "Enchilada Jose" and "Hidin' In the Shadows". It's got the White Whale pop sound, if you know what we mean. LP, Vinyl record album
GP Records, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
Tight record of earlier Cumbia stuff, recorded by Columbia as part of their great Latin series from the early 60's (when the Catskills market was big enough to make it worthwhile for major labels to put this stuff out). And although the liner notes claim that the Cumbia's great because you can ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican stereo pressing on CBS. Cover has some stains and wrinkling at the bottom.)
Tico, 1960. Very Good+ ... $28.99
Nice jazzy Latin groovers from Marco – played on hard heavy piano, with lots of tight spare percussion in the background! The tracks push past the usual Cha Cha sort of groove – and seem to encompass a number of complicated themes and styles, agumented by some extra exotic percussion. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Bang, 1966. Used ... $14.99
An incredible record and very unique – cut around the same time as Arsenio's rare boogaloo album for Tico Records! Like that session, this one has a style in which Arsenio is featured in a larger group – playing with a raspy edge that really steps out in front of the fuller instruments ... read more CD
(Out of print American CD pressing from 2006 Japanese edition.)
Vigo, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small name in marker. Label has a small name in marker.)
Faisan, 1987. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Charlie Rodriguez Y Su Conjunto —
Canta Ray Reyes ... LP Guajiro, 1980. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Arrangements by Alfredo Valdes and Luis Perico Ortiz – with vocals from Ray Reyes! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Rovi (Mexico), 1970s. Sealed ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a hole in front.)
Alegre/Craft, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A fantastic little album of Latin Soul – a perfect example of why Pete was known as the "King Of The Boogaloo" during the 60s! The group's having a non-stop party on the album – breaking it hard with heavy piano lines, rumbling bass underneath the grooves, tight timbales, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Combo, 1981. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small scribble on back.)
Disco Hit, 1973. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor, Early 60s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
United Artists/West Side Latino, 1968. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Performance, 2003. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print, digipack has light wear.)
TH, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A rare set from the fantastic Aldemaro Romero – filled with that sublime blend of bossa instrumentation and chorus vocals that he did so well at the time – totally groovy, and kind of a different take on the territory of Sergio Mendes, mixed with an influence from Italian soundtracks! (Vocalists, Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing)
RCA, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some discoloration from age and faint writing in pen on front.)
London, 1959. Very Good+ ... $6.99
London, 1950. Very Good- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape remnants on the seams. Label has a small sticker.)
Discos Rex, Late 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
Titles include "ATM", "Champoton", "Te Vendas", "Acayucan", "Blanca Estela", "Talisman Y Palmera", and "Dime Si Me Quieras". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and tape on the top seam.)
Modiner, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Latin Music Enterprise, 1997. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Julita Ross —
Julita Ross Con Claudio Ferrer Y Su Conjunto ... LP Ansonia, 1940s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Areito (Cuba), 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A very cool larger group project from pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba – recorded in Cuba, before his fame in the US – with a group that includes Manuel Valera on soprano and alto sax, Rafael Carrasco on tenor and flute, and Lazaro Cruz on trumpet! (Jazz, Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Pimienta (Germany), 1987. Used ... $6.99
Nice session of 80s Latin jazz tracks, recorded live in Havana in 1986, and featuring the kind of long, jamming tracks that let Rubalcaba really open up on keyboards. The group also features sax work by Manuel Varela – and titles include "Nueva Cubana", "Concatenacion ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Messidor (Germany), 1987. Used ... $7.99
Nice session of 80s Latin jazz tracks, recorded live in Havana in 1986, and featuring the kind of long, jamming tracks that let Rubalcaba really open up on keyboards. The group also features sax work by Manuel Varela – and titles include "Nueva Cubana", "Concatenacion ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print. Front artwork has some small stains.)
Gonzalo Rubalcaba —
Rapsodia ... CD Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $5.99
Blue Note/EMI, 2006. Used ... $4.99
Blue Note, 1992. Used ... $4.99
Blue Note, 2001. Used ... $4.99
