Latin — In Stock
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (156) new/used, Vinyl (352) new/used, LPs (336) new/used, 12-inch (3 used), 7-inch (13 used), All (508)
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RCA/Camden (Mexico), 1960s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small stain on one corner and small split in the bottom seam.)
Tropical, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Featuring Sylvia De Grasse, Machito, Graciela, Rolando La Serie, and Chapuseaux. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Sterns (UK), 1996. Used ... $9.99
Francisco Aguabella —
Hitting Hard ... CD CuBop, 1977. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Maki, 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some aging on back.)
Bacalao, 2020. Used ... $8.99
Bravo, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label stereo pressing.)
Mercury, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Mercurio.)
Kristal, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has heavy wear, with flaking and stains in the top right, with wide clear tape along the seams.)
Eco (Mexico), 1950s. Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, peeled patches on front, and some splitting in the spine and bottom seam.)
RCA, 1960s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing, mono, with deep groove. Cover has some wear and a center split bottom seam)
Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... read more CD
Also available Cesar 830 ... LP 11.99
Flying Dutchman, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Cesar 830 ... CD 8.99
RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Not a Fred Astaire vocal record – and instead some very groovy Latin material recorded under his name! LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing.)
Aamco, 1958. Very Good ... $14.99
Titles include "El Limpiabotas", "Mi One Two Three Cha Cha", "Sax En Cha Cha Cha", "El Truquito", "Tengo Ahora Una Chiquita", "Tan Sabrosona", "Dime Dime Mucho Mucho" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, with some clear tape on the top seam.)
Sony (Japan), 1972. Used Gatefold ... $34.99
A crowning moment for the west coast Latin scene in the 70s – a wonderful Bay Area set that brings together some of the best talents working on that scene at the time! The set's got a great blend of modes – Latin soul, touches of funk, and plenty of the jazzy inflections you'd expect ... read more CD
(Out of print blu-spec CD - with obi!)
Columbia, 1973. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A really special record from a really special group – one of two sublime 70s gems from Azteca – a wicked blend of jazz, funk, Latin, and soul – all put together by a young Coke Escovedo! Coke's ostensibly the leader of the group, but there's also a richly collaborative feel going ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original copy!)
Silva, 1995. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Tico, 1962. Very Good+ ... $43.99
Stellar Latin grooves! This album is one of Ray's best from the early 60s, and it's an incredible batch of edgey tracks that far outshines most of his other work from the time! For the record, Ray took the standard Charanga format, and updated it by adding sweet jazzy touches, pushing the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Tico pressing. Cover has light wear, small seam splits, and a small name in marker on back.)
Fania, 1972. Very Good ... $43.99
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 LP Acid. 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
(Mono Venezuelan pressing on Palacio.)
Fania, 1979. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A great album of salsa tracks recorded at the end of the 70s – when Ray was returning to the scene after a prolonged hand injury kept him out of music for a while. Despite this time off, though, Ray's in top top form – coming back to basics with a really heavy groove, picking up right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Ray Barretto & New World Spirit —
Contact! ... CD Blue Note, 1997. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Spine has a thin cutout notch.)
World Circuit, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.98
Landmark recordings from Cuban singer Abelardo Barroso – one of the most expressive voices on the Havana scene – both before and after the revolution! Barroso is heard here in he company of Orquesta Sensacion – a great group with a very rhythmic vibe, and a style that's often in ... read more CD
Gone, 1957. Very Good+ ... $49.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear and aging, worn spots on the bottom seam, and a small name in marker on back.)
Antilla, 1970s. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Puchito, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(ARO pressing.)
Fiesta, Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Panart pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age, with clear tape on the spine and bottom seam.)
Steve Berrios & Son Bacheche —
And Then Some ... CD Milestone, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, spine has a cutout hole.)
Orfeon (Mexico), 1968. Used ... $11.99
Groovy boogaloo from late 60s Mexico – an album that's quite different than US sets of this nature! The rhythms definitely show a Latin Soul influence, but the overall execution is in a wider 60s groovy mode overall – with bits of mod jazz, soul piano, and more – all filtered ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tropical, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Billo, 1960s. Good ... $1.99
Fania, 1977. Used ... $9.99
Willie Colon declares Ruben Blades as the champ on the cover of this early solo set – and for good reason too, as the album's one of Blades' best! There's a clear, clean simplicity to the record that's totally wonderful – a purity of vision before some of Ruben's later crossover ... read more CD
(Out of print original Fania pressing.)
Kubaney, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and wide clear tape along the bottom seam.)
Budda All Stars —
Mambo Show ... CD Tropical Buddah, Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The original Mambo Show recording – and a confluence of Latin music legends – including Mongo Santamaria, Charlie Palmieri, Johnny Rodriguez, Ray Martinez and more – handling tunes that were composed and arranged by Palmieri and Marty Sheller. A joyful batch of driving ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jane Bunnett —
Spirits Of Havana ... CD Egrem/Messidor (Germany), 1992. Used ... $4.99
Features Gonzalao Rubalcaba on piano. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $7.99
A very groovy little set – bongos, with lots of great spare moments – presented under the auspices of a percussion instruction record! Jack "Bongo" Burger was similar to Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanza – that is, he was a west coast studio player who also made a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with clear tape along all seams.)
TNT, 2019. New Copy ... $5.99
A fantastic record from Chicago percussionist Art Turk Burton – a longstanding member of the AACM, but one who's been so busy teaching and helping out on the local scene, he's never gotten the international fame he deserves! Art works here in a large group that mixes contemporary modes and ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Manana (France), 2005. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, packaged in a nice fold out case which has some edgewear.)
Cachao y Su Ritmo Caliente —
From Havana To New York ... CD Caney (Spain), 1957/1961. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Classic work from this legendary Cuban bassist – and a great set that captures him on both sides of the cold war! The first batch of 12 tracks is from 1957, recorded in Havana wi the likes of Orestes Lopez, Guillermo Barretto, Tata Guines, and Gustavo Tamayo – and featuring the tracks ... read more CD
Cachao/Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5 CDs ... $53.99 59.99
An incredible collection of records – a series of albums that forever changed the sound of Latin music around the world! These five sets were all cooked up in the changing Cuban scene at the start of the 60s – where musicians were getting looser and freer, with a sound that was quite ... read more CD
Tropical, 1960s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split top and bottom seams.)
Carolina Calvache —
Vida Profunda ... CD Sunnyside, 2019. Used ... $7.99
Musart, 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label deep groove pressing. Cover has a small split on the top seam and some light wear.)
Angel Canales —
Historia De Una Leyenda ... CD Exclusivo, 1980s/1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Solo Se Que Tiene Nombre De Mujer", "La Humanidad", "Saraguay Sentoja", "Nina Mele", "Cha Cha A La Canales", "Nostalgia", "Sandra", "Bomba Carabomba", "Soy Del Monte", and "Caja De ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
TR, 1978. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Labels have a name in pen.)
Candido Y Las Super Estrellas —
Guerra De Los Rumberos ... LP La Plata, Early 90s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Eddie Cano —
Taste Of Education ... LP CP, 1972. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
One of the most obscure albums from Latin piano giant Eddie Cano – recorded after his famous groovers of the 60s! The record's an odd one, but it's got some great moments – partly a Spanish language instruction record, but with music by Eddie – so that you'll have these spoken ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, and a small bit of pen.)
Atco, 1966. Near Mint- ... $19.99
A wonderful set of Latin groovers – one of the few jazz-styled albums cut by tenor player Nino Tempo, and a tight session from the group of pianist Eddie Cano! Eddie's combo has a highly percussive feel – in keeping with Eddie's own sound on the keys – and Nino blows very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple & tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Producciones Preludio (Colombia), Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Oasis (Mexico), 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
BMC, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Titles include "Agua Azul", "Tu Calor", "Soy Un Bohemio", "Caramelero", "Zumbala", and "Nuestro Juramento". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape on the top and bottom seams, but is nice overall.)
Fiesta, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $43.99
Randy Carlos gets very groovy for the 60s – as you might guess from the title – on a set that's got some sweet instrumental numbers, plus a few others with vocals from either Willie Torres or Chivirico Davila! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small seam splits held with clear tape, some discoloration from age, and a small name in marker on back. Label has a small name in marker.)
Budda Productions, Very Good+ ... $6.99
Features guest work from Mongo Santamaria on congas and Barry Rogers on trombone – on titles that include "Mavi", "Bombi Zombi", "Druma", "Budda Beat", "Banan Republic", and "Pa Cortijo". LP, Vinyl record album
Rumba, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $33.99
Features the tracks "El Remolo", "Cana Brava", "El Canto De Tu Boca", "Mambo Tuajiro", "Yo Se Quien Me Tira" LP, Vinyl record album
Raquel Cepeda —
Passion – Latin Jazz ... CD Raquel Cepeda, 2019. Used ... $8.99
Gema, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Gema pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on the seams and light surface wear.)
Eda, Very Good ... $11.99
Combo, 1983. Near Mint- ... $7.99
The group's led by George Maysonet on congas, and features vocals from Hector Tempo Alomar, Margaret Maysonet, and Jorge Maldonado – on titles that include "Miami En Coche", "Sera Posible", "Randevouz Sensual", "La Pobreza", and "La ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
SAR, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Charanga Nueva —
Charanga Nueva ... LP Joker (Sweden), 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Bonita, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wera and clear tape along the seams.)
Rareza (Colombia), 2014. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Grand Artists, 1976. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A set with a slight touch of clubby disco in the mix – and titles include "Paptoe's Theme", "Soy La Melodia", "Nina Gaviota", "Detras De Ti", and "Una Dia De Abril" – plus a nice take on the Barry White tune "Can't Get Enough Of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(In the embossed cover, which has some light wear.)
Ariel, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear, with old tape along the seams.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Worthy, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99
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
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has some aging and a spot of tape.)
RCA, Early 50s. Very Good- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging, pen and marker, and small stickers on back.)
Frank Colon, 2019. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
Mr Bongo (UK), 2007. Used ... $5.99
Contemporary Latin from the New York scene – and a set with plenty of funky undercurrents too! Jose Conde is American born, but with Cuban roots – and he works here with a batch of younger players in a style that links together older modes from Havana with evolutions of the Latin sound ... read more CD
Enja (Germany), 1984. Used ... $6.99
Smoking salsa, recorded in Germany – an overlooked 80s date from this hip overseas ensemble, and a standout Latin jazz set from the time! The lineup here features some really wonderful horns – including bold trumpet lines from Benny Bailey and Don Rader – working with a heavy ... read more CD
Conjunto America —
Cantan – Elvirita Tamasi Y Jose Maria De Hoyos ... LP Odeon (Colombia), 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a center split bottom seam.)
RCA, 1965. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Arieto, 1970s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Audio Mex, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Arhoolie, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a small split in the top seam.)
Lo Mejor, 1989. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Coro, 1960s. Very Good- ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Ex-libris copy, with a large peeled patch on front, sticker remnants, and ink stamps.)
Viva, 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Areito (Cuba), 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
A cool Cuban cooker - with titles that include "Sera Por Que Soy Candela", "Cuestiones Del Amor", "Son Para Un Sonero", "Si Yo Siempre He Sido Son", and "Ay Papacito". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a very light stain on back.)
CLP, 1982. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Issued by the group on their own label, with titles that include "Amigo", "Desengano II", "Silencio", "Esta Sellado", "Desmayo", and "Tu Ausencia". LP, Vinyl record album
El Inspector De La Salsa, 1994. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gema/P-Vine (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $29.99
Cortijo in New York – making for a classic meeting of Puerto Rican and Nuyorican sounds – with plenty of help from the young Ismael Rivera! Rhythms are tight throughout – very fierce and full, showing the new energy of the younger generation that Cortijo helped get going at the ... read more CD
Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $29.99
Classic material from Cortijo's legendary combo with Ismael Rivera on vocals – one of the first records to really showcase the great sounds coming from the Puerto Rican scene in the early 60s! Rhythms are plenty lively – as Cortijo's group has the same sharp focus as the early Joe Cuba ... read more CD
Liberty, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A very groovy mix of Latin rhythms and late 50's "crime" themes – and a stunning example of the Liberty sound in action! Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo plays hard conga and bongos with his orchestra, and the set includes killer themes like "Naked City", "Mr. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has some edge wear and seam splitting.)
On Top, 2007. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Embajador, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "El Aqua No", "Merengue Loco", "Soy Pilongo", and "Pregon Cha Cha" by Joe Cuba – and "Vuelta Al Mundo", "Zapataro Cha Cha", "Parada De Cha Cha", and "Danubia Azul Cha Cha" by Sonny Rossi. More cha ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mercury, 1961. Near Mint- ... $6.99
We're not sure that this was actually a "greatest hits" because it's hard to find these tracks turning up elsewhere but it's a nice batch of lighthearted Latin dance tracks in any case. Tracks include "Mama Inez", "Tea For Two", "Taboo", "Sway", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a light stain along the spine and a trace of a price sticker.)
Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
Xavier Cugat takes on the tango mode, and handles it with his great flair for the dramatic – on titles that include "Charisse", "Orchids In The Moonlight", "Adios Muchachos", and "La Cumparsita". LP, Vinyl record album
(In nice shape!)
Decca, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
Groovy batch of instrumental Latin cuts, with a sound that's a mixture of Latin soul and pop 60's instrumentation. Cugie's usual sound isn't that much in place, but that's ok, because tracks like "Thunderball", "Hang On Sloopy", "Tabasco", and "Soul Sauce" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $5.99
Classic stuff from Cugie, with a mix of tracks in different rhythms – from mambo, to rhumba, to Afro-Cuban, to guaracha. Titles include "Bim Bam Bum", "Good, Good, Good", "Oye Negra", "Cuba Libre", and "Babalu". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Victor (Japan), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & purple label RCA/Camden pressing in the full color cover.)
Decca, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Very groovy stuff from Cugie! It's the late 60s, and he's got more of a pop Latin groove than earlier – and lays down some nice peppy covers of pop material, plus a few other Latin standards. Not exactly Latin soul – but not that far off, either. Includes a great version of "Samb ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain on one edge, and a small bit of marker – but is OK overall.)
