Latin — In Stock
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (362) new/used, Vinyl (350) new/used, LPs (347) new/used, 12-inch (2 used), 7-inch (1 used), All (712)
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FM (Colombia), 1995. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print. Punch through barcode, tray card has two light creases.)
Korta/Sony, 1994. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
Sterns (UK), 1994. Used ... $4.99
Mira, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
Great work by one of the grooviest groups on the LA 60s scene! The Afro Blues Quintet have a blend of soul jazz and Latin styles that's similar to the best 60s work by Cal Tjader, or to records by small combos like the Quartette Tres Bien or The Latin Jazz Quintet. Lots of grooves have a nice ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1980s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1980s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Sony, 1990s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
RCA (Mexico), 1982. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Disques Pierre Verany (France), 1984. Used ... $7.99
Capuri, 2014. Used CD & DVD ... $9.99
... CD
(DVD is NTSC coded, All Region.)
Alfredito Y Su Orquesta —
Cha Cha Cha – Guajira With Boogaloo ... CD Alma, Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print.)
Balboa (Colombia), 1990s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Balboa (Colombia), 2001. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Balboa (Colombia), 2002. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Paramount, Early 70s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
A genre-busting batch of tunes from Ambergris – a group with styles that range from Memphis soul, to New York Latin, to some of the heavier sides of the underground rock scene of the time! The ensemble features Latin Soul maestro Larry Harlow on piano, organ, and percussion – working ... (Rock, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small sticker, sticker spot, unglued top seam, and appears to have been signed by Larry Harlow and Billy Shay inside the gatefold.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $8.99
A mellow album of Latin tunes, offered as sort of a "break" from dancing – and done very much in the easy style of Luis Arcaraz's other 50s RCA recordings! The works were mostly composed by Arcaraz and Gabriel Ruiz – and titles include "Mar", "Noche", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing. Cover has some light wear, and a small name on the back.)
Dayme Arocena —
Sonocardiogram ... CD Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The best we've heard so far from Dayme Arocena – a Cuban singer who's got a great way of reaching out from Havana with a sound that can circle the globe! The music here has a blend of jazz, soul, and Cuban roots – but all delivered together in a style that's completely unique and ... (Neo Soul, Latin) read more CD
Dayme Arocena —
Sonocardiogram ... LP Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
The best we've heard so far from Dayme Arocena – a Cuban singer who's got a great way of reaching out from Havana with a sound that can circle the globe! The music here has a blend of jazz, soul, and Cuban roots – but all delivered together in a style that's completely unique and ... (Neo Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1970s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
RCA (Colombia), 1940s/1950s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(Appears to be a 70s pressing. Cover has wide clear tape holding the seams and spine, with a light stain at the opening.)
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
Fremeaux & Associates (France), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $14.99 18.98
A cool collection of work from Bob Azzam – a unique talent on the French scene at the start of the 60s, and one who was responsible for some mighty nice grooves! Bob hails from Algeria, and works here in a mix of Latin rhythms and Mid-East inflections – blending the groovy and the ... read more CD
Babasonicos —
Impuesto De Fe ... LP Sony (Mexico), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
Starla, 1958. Very Good- ... $3.99
Angel (Mexico), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Angel (Mexico), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Gato Barbieri —
Chapter Three – Viva Emiliano Zapata ... LP ABC/Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Amazing work from Gato Barbieri's legendary exploration of Latin American sounds for Impulse Records – a set that's heavy on Cuban influences, thanks to arrangements from the mighty Chico O'Farrill! The sound is sublime – a bit fuller than some of Gato's other albums in the run, but ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Ray Barretto —
Acid ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A monster! If you buy one Latin record this year – make it this one – because it's one of the greatest ever recorded! Ray's late 60s Acid album is a landmark recording – a sublime mixture of Latin jazz, percussion, and soul – grooving hard in a variety of styles, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
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
Fania, 1977. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A really smoking set from Ray Barretto – recorded at a later date than his Latin Soul classics, but a beautifully imaginative batch of tracks that shows that Ray never stopped perfecting his art! The centerpiece of the album is the long track "Canto Abacuba", which has an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing. Cover is wrinkled on the bottom 3 inches, with some flaking on front.)
Ray Barretto —
Hard Hands ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
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)... $11.99
One of Ray Barretto's hardest-hitting salsa albums of the 70s – a raw set of grooves that's got Ray moving away from the playfulness of the Latin Soul years, into a more righteous mode that's easily guessed at from the title of the set! The vibe here is very straightforward – with Ray ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1972. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Fantastic stuff from Ray Barretto – and one of his most sophisticated albums of the 70s! The album mixes together rootsy percussion and smoother jazzy arrangements – in a manner that keeps things fresh at all points, and which shifts the focus nicely from track to track – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Ray Barretto —
Que Viva La Musica – A Man & His Music ... CD Fania, 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
2 CD set with 28 tracks. CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Barretto —
Rican/Fania, 1979. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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. Cover has light wear.)
Ray Barretto —
Together ... LP 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
Concord, 1992/1993. Used ... $4.99
Ancestral Messages is a bold, proud record that really lives up to its title – a batch of tunes that has Ray leading a strong combo with Ray Vega on trumpet and Jay Rodriguez on tenor and flute – both tightly woven into a strong-voiced frontline that gives the record a tremendous amount ... read more CD
(Out of print. One track is highlighted on the tray card, but against the black bakground it's quite subtle.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
Very very well indeed – a crackling little set from Lito Barrientos, and one that moves through a range of 60s Latin style with a very lively vibe! There's certainly some of the spirit of early Discos Fuentes in the mix – but the record also moves with a wider-ranging spirit, as it ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Juan Pablo Barrios, Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Disc Jockey (Argentina), 1974. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Mexican reissue on La Ciruela Electrica. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Jose Barroso —
Flamenco ... LP Crown, 1959. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap is aged.)
Vampi Soul (Spain), 2005. New Copy ... $20.99
Joe Bataan is alive and well – and to our ears, the king of Latin Soul is sounding better than he has in decades! This tasty little set really takes us back to Joe's classic work for Fania – but it's also got a slightly different twist – one that shows a new younger appreciation ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Amazing work from the Spanish Harlem underground of the late 60s! From the title, to the cover, to the beautiful blend of songs, this album perfectly sums up the rich energy and raw power bubbling in the NuYorican scene of the time – effortlessly blending together soul, Latin, jazz, and funk ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A real killer from the legendary Joe Bataan – an album of righteous power that really lives up to the dynamic promise of the title and cover! Joe Bataan's in top form throughout – serving up a blend of Latin grooves and 60s soul influences that few other artists of the time could touch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mericana, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A landmark album from Joe Bataan – so great, that it made the entire record company change its name! The record has Joe really bursting out after his seminal Latin Soul work of the late 60s – blending Latin rhythms and American soul into a whole new style of music – one that Joe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Subway Joe ... LP Fania, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite Latin soul albums ever – a rollicking mix of upbeat party tracks, gentle ballads, and more – all handled with the undeniable magic that is Joe Bataan at his best! The album kicks off with the fantastic groover "Subway Joe" – a hilarious tune about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Sweet Soul ... CD Fania, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of Joe Bataan's greatest albums ever – a landmark record that bridges a number of different musical worlds. Although Joe's own music on previous albums was known as "Latin Soul" – this one has him dropping some of the Latin influences to move towards a soul-based sound ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Salsoul (Germany), 1980. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Messidor, 1993. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print. Radio station call letters in marker on booklet cover, disc, and rear artwork. Tray card has a crease, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Omega, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
A tight set of French-recorded cha cha tracks – issued here for the US market! Titles include "I Want To Be Happy", "Paradis Bolero", "Love In Porofino", "Achoo Cha Cha", "Tierra Y Luna Cha Cha", and "Porque No". LP, Vinyl record album
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
RCA (Mexico), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
London (UK), 1950. Very Good- ... $9.99
Fania, Mid 70s. Used ... $6.99
A collection of important early work by Ruben Blades – and easily one of the best examples of his tremendous talents in the 70s! The title is very well put, as Blades is both poet and bohemian on the record – hitting themes that are both personal and political in a way that other Latin ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Elektra, 1988. Used ... $4.99
One of Ruben Blades' key crossover efforts of the 80s – and an album that has him stepping far from the salsa ghetto of the 70s, into a much wider range of styles! Most of the lyrics here are in English – as on other Blades from the time – and although the instrumentation echoes ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1977. Used ... $13.99
A really unique chapter in the career of percussionist Willie Bobo – a rare one-off album for Blue Note – done with a sweet Cali vibe all the way through! Bobo plays his usual percussion, but also sings a bit too – in this charming style that's never too overdone – a deeply ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Willie Bobo —
Uno Dos Tres/Verve, 1966. Used ... $9.99
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.)
Willie Bobo —
Willie Bobo's Finest Hour ... CD Verve, 1960s. Used ... $10.99
Havin trouble doin the Willie Bobo? Here's the best way to get started – an hour-long set of classic tracks from Willie's years at Verve, home to some of his finest recordings! Most of these gems were cut in the mid to late 60s – and they offer a unique blend of jazz, soul, and Latin ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sussex, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Incredible work by Willie Bobo – a slamming record of hard funky instrumentals, one that sounds different than any of his other albums! The record's a killer all the way through – a mixture of Latin and deep 70s funk, one of the few perfect fusions of the styles, held up beautifully ... (Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gema, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Changui, 2004. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Inca, 1975. Used ... $16.99
A wonderfully jazzy bit of 70s Latin – one that features vocals on most numbers, but also has some incredible horn work and percussion – grooving away mightily throughout the set! The record features the vocal talents of Jorge Maldonado – a soulful singer that we really know best ... read more CD
(Out of print, 2005 Sonido Inc pressing.)
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
A sweet set from that great record moment when Latin styles were coming into play with the hipper sounds of the bachelor pad world! Jack "Bongo" Burger was a west coast percussionist with a very similar style to Jack "Mr Bongo" Costanzo – and in fact, since they're both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split top seam.)
TNT, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99
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
Gary Burton —
Libertango – The Music Of Astor Piazzolla ... CD Concord, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Acid Symposium, 1972. New Copy ... $4.99
An insanely wonderful bit of Latin funk! The groove is super heavy, and falls somewhere in between NuYorican soul and Chicano Power rock – with a sound that's pretty close to Black Sugar, but a little bit more psychedelic, due to the heavy guitars and keyboards in the grooves. Hard congas ... read more CD
Columbia, 1994. Used ... $5.99
A great return to form for the legendary Cachao – and a session that seeks to recapture the Cuban Jam Session energy of his recordings from a few decades before! Production is by Andy Garcia, and is somewhat more sentimental than in the old days – although certainly still free from any ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Cachao/Panart/TH Rodven, Early 60s. Used ... $9.99
Landmark recordings that feature the historic meeting of some of the greatest Afro Cuban jazz players of the late 50s – playing together in a loose jamming set of tracks that virtually defines the term descarga! The CD brings together 2 albums from the Panart label's initial jam session ... read more CD
(Out of print, rear tray card has a crease.)
Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5LP ... $99.99 114.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Cuban Jam Sessions (5CD set) ... CD 53.99(Pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI – cut from the analog masters!)
Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5CD ... $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
Also available Complete Cuban Jam Sessions (180 gram pressing – 5LP set) ... LP 99.99
Hanselical (Colombia), 2005. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Luna/Everland (Austria), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99
An obscure salsa set from Ray Camacho – an artist who always seems willing to mix up styles in his music! That's definitely the case here, as Ray mixes straighter Latin modes with a few border touches – creating a hybrid of New York and Mexican modes that's pretty unique – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonotec/Discos Orbe (Colombia), 1991. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Blue Note (Japan), 1970. New Copy ... $14.99
A beautiful bit of Latin funk – and one of the rarest albums ever from the mighty Candido! The album's one of the first that has Candido stepping out of the straighter Latin jazz mode of earlier years – working with a funky lineup of players arranged by the mad genius Joe Cain, and ... read more CD
(Part of the "Blue Note 80 – More 60 Works" series!)
Solid State, 1969. Very Good- Gatefold ... $33.99
Stone lost Latin funk! This one's Candido's rarest – and it's a killer batch of conga-heavy grooves, recorded in the late 60s for Solid State, and featuring a very groovy set of mod Latin arrangements by Joe Cain. The band features organ, guitar, bass, horns, and some upfront conga solos ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fragoso, Late 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
One of the rare 60s groovers from Papa Candito – with titles that include "Pancho's Mambo", "Tu Amor Me Esta Matando", "Tombola", "Never On Sunday", "Jala Jala", and "Pirulero". LP, Vinyl record album
(Back cover has some aging, but the front looks great!)
Eddie Cano —
Duke Ellington & Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An incredible early album from Eddie Cano – one that features his Latin tinged piano amidst some incredibly sharp orchestrations, all cooking up a set of tight and rhythmic readings of Ellington standards! The feel isn't as Latin as some of Eddie's other albums, but there's still some Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and some tape on the spine.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stone classic from pianist Eddie Cano – recorded at the time he was heading the house combo at PJs, one of LA's hippest clubs of the 60s! The album's got Eddie grooving in a looser, freer, and more stripped-down style than on his 50s sessions – hitting a nice mix of Latin, jazz, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo with deep groove. Cover has a promo sticker, split seams held with clear tape, and a radio station stamp on back.)
Reprise, Early 60s. Very Good ... $3.99
Not as all-out Latin as some of Eddie's other records – but a killer batch of tunes played in his firey style! Eddie's a monster on the piano – hitting the keys with intensely rhythmic lines, backed here by bass, drums, and percussion, and riffing in a style that's at once fast and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Deep groove pressing. Cover has a split top seam and some staining on the back.)
Bobby Capo —
Exitos De Bobby Capo ... LP Tropical, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Juguete", "La Cocaleca", "Caracol", "Besame La Bembita", "Chica Perdona", "Maria Dolores", and "Zape Gato". LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is great – but cover has a light water stain in one corner.)
Columbia (Mexico), 1972/1988. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Codiscos (Colombia), 1999. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork)
Mardi Gras, Early 60s. Very Good ... $34.99
One of the lesser-known leaders on the New York scene in the 50s – but a nice one too, heard here on an early date for the Mardi Gras label! LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing – nice and clean. Cover has tape on the top and bottom seams, but is nice overall.)
Smash/Collectables, 1967. Used ... $9.99
An excellent bit of Latin groove – one of our favorite crossover boogaloo sets from the 60s, and easily some of the greatest work ever by Jimmy Castor! And yes, this is the same Jimmy Castor who's known for his funk albums of the 70s – but back in the day, he was open-minded enough to ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Machete, 2006. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
WEA (Colombia), 2000. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
SAR, 1979. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s Mexican pressing.)
SAR, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing. Cover has light wear.)
