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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (141) new/used, Vinyl (372) new/used, LPs (359) new/used, 12-inch (5 used), 7-inch (8 used), All (513)
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Epic, 1990. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Daiquiri, 1981. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Arranged and directed by Sergio Garcia-Marruz. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear and a hype sticker.)
Tower/Harkit (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $16.99
Madly romping Latin from this obscure group led by pianist Phil Moore III – a combo who effortlessly groove through a blend of boogaloo, Latin jazz, and plenty of percussion-heavy exotica – all in a style that's very much their own! There's a loose and free feel here that's far ... read more CD
Tower, Late 60s. Very Good ... $34.99
Madly romping Latin from this obscure group led by pianist Phil Moore III – a combo who effortlessly groove through a blend of boogaloo, Latin jazz, and plenty of percussion-heavy exotica – all in a style that's very much their own! There's a loose and free feel here that's far ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Starbright, 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover and labels have a name in pen.)
Panart, Early/Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1958. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with a deep groove.)
RMM, 1996. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Areito (Cuba), 1974. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing with black text.)
Bravo, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black & silver label stereo pressing.)
Kristal, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
... 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 ... $4.99
... 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/Camden (Mexico), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has small stains at the bottom corners with a small split in the seam.)
RCA, 1951. Good ... $4.99
Dreamy trumpet from this Latin legend – with titles that include "Summertime", "Caravan", "Blues In The Night", "Bewitched", "Sophisticated Lady", "Stormy Weather", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and yellowing from age.)
Fiesta, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam and bottom seam is center split.)
Fiesta, Late 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Silva, 1995. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fania/Craft, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A great Ray Barretto album from 1972 – one that beautifully showcases the master percussionist as he effortlessly shifts between Latin soul and 70's salsa styles! The group's nice and lean – with Adalberto Santiago on vocals, Papy Roman on trumpet, Louis Cruz on piano, and the great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary Edition on 180 gram vinyl!)
Tico, 1962. Very Good+ ... $36.99
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.)
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+ ... $43.99
... 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 ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Salsoul/Octave (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... $24.99
An amazing crossover moment of the 70s Latin scene! During the 60s Joe Bataan had been experimenting with the many different mode of Latin Soul – crossing over styles in a way that not only reflected his complicated roots, but which also tried to break Latin music out of the small uptown ... read more CD
(Part of the Salsoul Records Original Master Collecion!)
Joe Bataan —
Lost Sessions – New York 1976 ... CD BGP (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
Joe Bataan working in a pronounced dancefloor soul mode! While the legendary Bataan was no stranger to the fusion of Latin, soul and funk, this some of the most club soul oriented sounds from Joe we've ever heard – and the sessions are seeing official release for the first time ever! The ... read more CD
Tierrazo (Puerto Rico), 1983. Very Good ... $19.99
A great mix of hard-grooving percussion and some farther-reaching conceptions – and a group that's led by Eric Figueroa on electric and acoustic piano! LP, Vinyl record album
Columbia, 2006. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Tropical, Mid 70s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Kubaney, 1950s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and wide clear tape along the bottom seam.)
Warner, 2013. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print, sticker over barcode.)
World Pacific, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $5.99
Tracks include "Santos Suarez", "Joyful Noise", "Drume Negrita", "3 Voices One Spirit", "Hebioso", "Journey Back", and "Francisco's Dream". CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp.)
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $5.99
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 ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, packaged in a nice fold out case which has some edgewear.)
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 ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split top and bottom seams.)
Riverside/Idelsohn Society, 1961. Used ... $12.99
A nice little album – despite what might be a gimmicky concept! The set offers up Latin versions of Jewish tunes – but even that's not much of a gimmick, when you consider how important the Jewish audiences were to the growth of Latin music in the New York in the 50s and 60s. From DJs ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Goose Mountain, 2019. Used ... $6.99
Sunnyside, 2019. Used ... $5.99
Carla Campopiano —
Chicago/Carla Campopiano, 2020. Used ... $2.99
Musart (Mexico), 1960s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has yellowed clear tape on the top seam and spine, with some notes in pen on back, small split in the bottom seam, and a small stain at the bottom of the spine.)
Musart, 1960s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label deep groove pressing. Cover has a small split on the top seam and some light wear.)
Musart, 1960s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a center split bottom seam.)
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+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear. Labels have a name in pen.)
Selanac, 1985. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Seeco, 1950s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Venezuelan pressing. Cover has light wear and a small name in marker on back. Label has some marker.)
Kubaney, 1985. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Producciones Preludio (Colombia), Late 20s/Early 30s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Oasis (Mexico), 1960s/1970s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tico, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A duo from Chile, but one with a good ear for American pop of the 60s – which they sing in their own groovy way, with a style that's a bit different than usual late 60s Latin soul! The set features versions of "Mind Excursion", "Younger Girl", "Jelly Jungle", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Suaritos, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
Raquel Cepeda, 2019. Used ... $6.99
Eda, Very Good ... $6.99
Combo, 1983. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Joker (Sweden), 1989. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Bonita, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some surface wera and clear tape along the seams.)
Panart (Cuba), 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has split seams, some flaking around the edges, and yellowing from age. Label has small initials in pen.)
Barbes, 2008. Used ... $6.99
A new take on the older chica groove – a slightly romping rhythm that's almost a South American take on Tex Mex modes! The sound here has a nicely old-style feel – despite contemporary origins of the recording – and instrumentation is heavy on keyboards, including Electravox, ... read more CD
Rareza (Colombia), 2014. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ariel, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear, with old tape along the seams.)
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $2.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Turquoise label pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Frank Colon, 2019. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Packaged in a slim paper sleeve.)
Willie Colon —
Hustler (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania/Craft, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Brilliant early work from a young Willie Colon – a true hustler if there ever was one! The album has an amazing energy that really bridges a number of Latin scenes – it's part descarga jamming, part Latin soul, and part traditional Latin – put together with a no-nonsense approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Bongo (UK), 2007. Used ... $3.99
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 ... Just Sold Out!
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
Odeon (Colombia), 1960s. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a center split bottom seam.)
Siboney (Cuba), Mid 70s. Very Good ... $19.99
A nice update on the classic Cuban descarga mode – as each side features a long medley of songs, done in a very spontaneous, collaborative way! LP, Vinyl record album
Liznel, 1977. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear. Vinyl plays with a short click on side 1 track 3.)
Viva, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A brilliant late statement from Tino Contreras – the legendary Mexican drummer who's been part of the jazz scene in Mexico City for decades – and who can still give the world wonderfully vibrant music like this! There's a deeply spiritual vibe to the record – a sound that's like ... read more CD
Decca/Everland (Austria), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
A tasty Latin number from the 60s – recorded as one of a small handful of excellent Latin sides cut by Decca during the Latin Soul era! The record's kind of split down the middle, with half tracks that are in a straight Latin vein, and half tracks that are in a feisty boogaloo style. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Florence Coronado & Sumac Koya —
Arpegios Del Peru ... LP Sono Radio, 1964. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Cortijo Y Su Bonche —
Pa Los Caserios ... LP Actuality (Puerto Rico), Early 70s. Very Good ... $16.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the seams and a small name in marker on back. Label has a name in marker.)
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
Tico, Late 60s. Used ... $24.99
"Everything But The Kitchen Sink" – or so says the title of this groover! But who needs the kitchen sink, when you've got the great vocals of Ismael Rivera, backed by the lively band of Cortijo? Rivera and Cortijo are always a good combination – and this album's one of their ... read more CD
(Out of print "white back" pressing.)
Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $29.99
That's a pretty festive pig roast taking place on the cover of this one – and the band's got an equally festive groove to match! The set bristles with all the sharp energy we love from the early Cortijo albums – a tight, percussion-heavy approach to Latin grooves – one that's a ... 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+ ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Discolor, 1980. Very Good ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner with ringwear.)
On Top, 2007. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Tico, 1964. Used ... $16.99
The Soul of Spanish Harlem – and the upbeat sound of the Joe Cuba Sextet – a hard-to-find album recorded just before the dawn of the classic Latin soul era! This one has been underappreciated for years, which is a shame, because it's got a lot of very nice grooves with that tight Joe ... read more CD
(Out of print, late 90's Sonido Inc pressing.)
RCA (Colombia), Mid/Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Vintage recordings by Cueto, accompanied by Luis Alvarez, Tito Guizar, Arturo Patino, Juan Arvizu, and Carlos Mejia. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
Mercury, 1961. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
One of Cugie's more popular albums – and a record that has him re-recording older hits for the hi-fi generation. There's not that much hi and fi on the record, as the groove's pretty much in the older style – but the newer recordings were done in a stereo setting, which makes for a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has radio station and Demonstration stamps on back.)
Victor (Japan), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue & purple label RCA/Camden pressing in the full color cover.)
Decca, Late 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
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
(White label promo. Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
Orfeon (Mexico), 1980. Very Good+ 3LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Discos NCL (Mexico), 1980. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Really great work from reedman Paquito D'Rivera – an obscure Mexican release that's way hipper than some of his major label releases to come! All tracks are nice and long – and Paquito plays alto, flute, and soprano sax – with Esko Linnavalli on piano, Niels Henning Orsted ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Minos (Greece), 1987. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $11.99
Roper, Near Mint- ... $0.99
G&M, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate wear with splitting and flaking along the bottom seam.)
Riverside, 1961. Very Good+ ... $34.99
A soul jazz Latin classic – one that matches the searing tenor work of Eddie Lockjaw Davis with the hard-hitting conga of a young Ray Barretto! The core group of the set is a soul jazz one – with Lockjaw blowing over rhythm by Lloyd Mayers on piano, Larry Gales on bass, and Ben Riley ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label Bill Grauer pressing, RLP 373, with microphone logo and deep groove. Labels have a name in pen. Cover has edge wear, a half split top seam, small splits in the bottom seam, and some pen on back.)
