Latin — In Stock
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (347) new/used, Vinyl (286) new/used, LPs (277) new/used, 12-inch (9 used), Books (1), All (634)
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RGS (Argentina), 1973. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Argentine rock, recorded in Paris during the early 70s – a really unusual expatriate album that comes off with a sound that's pretty unique! Miguel Abuelo clearly draws inspiration from the heavier rock that was showing up in South America at the time – yet the overall execution of the ... (Rock, Latin) read more CD
Sterns, 1993. Used ... $6.99
Afro Blues Quintet Plus One —
Guantanamera ... LP 
Surrey, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Despite the fact that this one was cut for the knock-off Surrey label, the album's actually one of the best that the Afro Blues ensemble ever recorded! The whole thing's got a lively soul jazz groove, with plenty of flute and sax solos, nice vibes, and a good strong piano-driven Latiny groove. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
World Circuit, 1997. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Epsilon/CuBop, 1977. New Copy ... $22.99 24.98
An album that definitely lives up to its title – as congolero Francisco Aguabella comes on hard, hitting strong throughout – and serving up a wicked blend of Latin, funk, and soul! The mid 70s set is a standout recording from Aguabella – done after he left the group Malo, and one ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972/1974. New Copy ... $5.99 16.99
A cool collection of very unusual grooves from Argentine composer/guitarist Rodolfo Alchourron – part of a generation of groundbreaking musicians in his homeland that also included Lalo Schifrin and Gato Barbieri – yet unlike those artists, a talent that never achieved greater global ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Alegre All Stars —
Alegre All Stars Vol 1 ... LP Alegre/Honey Pie, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A landmark album that shaped Latin jazz for years to come! The format of the set borrows heavily from the previous Cuban Jam Session LPs, but gives it a real New York twist that made the Alegre albums much stronger overall – and much more influential in a wider spectrum. A core group fo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Saponegro, 2007. Used ... $1.99 5.99
... CD
(Out of print. Digipack has a 1 inch tear at the corner.)
Saponegro, 2020. Used ... $5.99
Tracks include "Opening: And The People Stayed Home", "Any Day Now", "Mirando El Shingo", "Amaranta", and the four part "Social Distancing" ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Qbadisc, 1993. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Back tray card has a light crease.)
Talent Beach, 2009. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Small index sticker on digipack spine.)
Caiman, 1999. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Alerce (Chile), 1991. Used ... $2.99 4.99
Robby Ameen —
Days In The Life ... CD Two And Four, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ana Y Jaime —
Dire A Mi Gente ... LP Munster (Spain), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 33.99
Ana and Jaime may look like post-punk artists on the front cover, but they've got a style here that's perfect for the 1969 date of the recording – a really cool mode that mixes mainstream Latin pop with some killer psychedelic touches – served up with lots of echo in the production, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Musart, 1950s/1960s. Very Good+ 3LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
RCA/Camden (Mexico), 1967. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Sony, Late 70s/1980s/1990s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Dabliu (Italy), 2008. Used ... $6.99
CD single with three tracks – "Sacudelo", "Garrapata", and "Olleme Tu". CD
(Out of print.)
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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
Aerolineas Argentinas (Argentina), 1983. Sealed ... $5.99
Banda Gorda —
Pena Suazo Y Su Banda Gorda ... CD MP, 1985. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Impulse/GRP, 1974. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
(Out of print, punch through booklet.)
Far Out (UK), 1963. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
The rare Latino Fantastico from Rubens Bassini – featuring a range of percussion and overall vibe that blends the feverishly rhythmic vibes his native Brazil with African, Cuban and South American styled numbers with ultra groovy exotica! Bassini is a master percussionist and he's backed by ... (Brazil, Latin) read more CD
Also available Latino Fantastico ... CD 4.99
Far Out (UK), 1963. Used ... $4.99
The rare Latino Fantastico from Rubens Bassini – featuring a range of percussion and overall vibe that blends the feverishly rhythmic vibes his native Brazil with African, Cuban and South American styled numbers with ultra groovy exotica! Bassini is a master percussionist and he's backed by ... (Brazil, Latin) read more CD
Also available Latino Fantastico ... CD 8.99
Pawal/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. Used ... $11.99 19.99
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
(Out of print, 2016 Japanese pressing.)
Fania/Craft, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Stunning soul from the great Joe Bataan – a really groundbreaking mix of modes that's right up there with the best of the Spanish Harlem scene of the late 60s! The album is Joe Bataan's debut for the Fania Records label – and the start of an incendiary run of Latin classics that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Lost Sessions – New York 1976 ... CD BGP (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99 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
Vampi Soul (Spain), 2009. New Copy ... $5.99 16.99
Recent genius from the true king of Latin Soul – the mighty Joe Bataan, sounding every bit as great now as he did back in the day! Bataan gets some very hip backing from Los Fulanos – a Barcelona-based combo who help recreate the tight sound of Joe's early grooves from the late 60s, ... read more CD
Tierrazo/Disco Hit, 1983. Used ... $12.99
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! CD
(Out of print.)
Reika, 2006. Used ... $4.99 8.99
CBS (UK), 1987. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Mardi Gras, 1968. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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
(Scorpio reissue.)
Radio Martiko, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $37.99 39.99
Lucho Bermudez may look a bit square on the cover, but he was a key force in the rise of cumbia on the Colombian scene of the postwar years – and also handled a fair bit of other really great styles too! That work is finally given its due here – in a well-done package that brings ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonotone, 1988. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light stains and bent corners.)
Orfeon (Mexico), 1968. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Orfeon (Mexico), 1966. Used ... $9.99 12.99
A great little set from pianist Julian Bert – with some mod Latin jazzy takes on a few famous tunes, and some really sweet originals – his beat sure is groovy! Venezuelan Bert cut this record in Mexico in the mid 60s – blend of styles that has the best kind of informal, for fun ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rota, Mid 60s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Ruben Blades, 2022. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Ruben Blades is way more than just a superstar in Latin music – over the decades, he's become a key global figure, and one with much diversity in his work – as you'll hear on this great collaboration with the Brazilian quartet Boca Livre! Boca Livre have a warm harmony vocal style that ... read more CD
Ruben Blades Y Seis Del Solar —
Escenas ... LP Elektra, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Willie Bobo —
Bobo's Beat ... LP Roulette, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $39.99
An obscure album by Willie Bobo – and a great one too! The session predates Willie's more famous work on Verve, and it catches the percussionist as he's coming off of some very successful years in the Cal Tjader band – a place where he really picked up a flair for jazzy and lyrical ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Clean 60s pressing. Cover has some light wear, a small name in pen, light tape on the top seam, and a mark from an old sticker – but vinyl is great.)
Verve, 1966. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Killer material, and one of Willie's best-ever albums for Verve! The album's filled with groovy numbers that hit the good mix of soul and Latin that was coming out of the New York scene at the time – and Willie delivers all of it with a tight jazzy sound that works great with the titles. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo MGM pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but looks nice overall.)
Perudis, 1980. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Features backings from Jose Mangual Jr, and arrangements from Marty Sheller, Javier Vasquez, and Jose Madera – on titles that include "Con Sabor", "Salsa Melodica", "En Casa De Don Juan", Afro Cubano", "Moreno Pintan A Cristo", and "Sonora En ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kubaney, 1983. Near Mint- ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1997. Used ... $2.99
A contemporary legend in Latin music – one that was done in collaboration with the film of the same name – organized by Ry Cooder, directed by Wim Wenders, and put forth as a reminder to America that Cuban culture was still going strong, even decades after we turned our backs on the ... read more CD
(Includes booklet and slipcase – all in nice shape!)
Fiesta, Early 80s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface and edge wear, initials in marker, and a stain on one corner.)
Cresent Moon/Epic, 1994. Used ... $6.99
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.)
Columbia, 1994. Used ... $7.99
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
(1995 pressing.)
Time, 1962. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
(Heavy Scorpio reissue.)
Milan, 1993. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Connector (Germany), 2001. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Hemisphere (Portugal), 2004. Used ... $2.99
Hollywood, Early 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono maroon label pressing. Cover has splitting on spine, aging.)
Musart, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $38.99
Titles include "Guajira Con Boogaloo", "Shake It Boogaloo", "Adoro", "Musita", "Get It Right", "Guajira En Menor", "Gocen Boogaloo", and "Complaciendote". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Candido —
Dancin' & Prancin' ... LP Salsoul, 1979. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A key chapter in the rich long legacy of Candido on record – a set that pushes the percussion maestro strongly into the disco generation – with wonderful results that are still massively strong all these many years later! Candido had always been one of the funkiest conga players around ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp, a name in pen on both sides, and some notes in back. Labels have some pen.)
CP, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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, tape on the top seam, and a light number in one corner – and label and cover both have stamps from a library.)
Bobby Capo with Tito Puente —
Invitation To Love ... LP Musicor, 1968. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A great combination – the famous vocals of Bobby Capo, with bakcings from Tito Puente – on titles that include "No Me Hables Mas", "Hablemos Del Amor", "Tapame Contigo", "Corazon Loco", "Un Viejo Retrato", and "Duda". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Musicor pressing. Cover has a small name, but is nice overall.)
Primo, 1988. Sealed ... $29.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a few small tears.)
MODLmusic, 2009. Used ... $4.99
Kubaney, 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing. Cover has light seam splits & aging.)
Boni (El Salvador), 1960s/Early 90s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s issue.)
EMI (Uruguay), Mid 40s-Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the seams and light surface wear.)
RCA/Camden (Mexico), Late 30s/1940s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 60s issue. Cover has a small peeled spot at the spine and some yellowed tape remnants at the corners.)
Tropical Buddah/Callejero, 1984. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Titles include "El Cemento", "Oda A Canario", "Plim Plim", "Nostalgia", "Despedida", "Alma De Criollo", and "Ay Que Rica Es". CD
(Out of print. The image differs slightly from the one shown. Back tray card has a light crease.)
Combo, 1988. Sealed ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed in clean shrink!)
Combo, 1991. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Exclusivo, 1999. Used ... $6.99 8.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
Leomar Racing, 1994. Used ... $6.99 15.99
... CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Sabroso, 1985. Used ... $9.99
Features music directed by Ramon Rodriguez – on titles that include "Volver", "Comprension", "Sabor De Engano", "La Masacre", "A La Mala No", "Oui Madam", and "Dime Que Si". CD
(Tray card has crease, front and back artwork have an embossed stamp.)
Avco/Soulgramma (Italy), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
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
Polydor/Dusty Groove, 1972. Used ... $9.99
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Gardenia, 1988. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1985. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has staining and waviness.)
Egrem (Cuba), Late 70s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A tasty little Cuban set – with titles that include "Carolina", "Que Lucha", "Nena Linda", "El Cacahual", "Mi Catalina", "Monte Adentro", "Pero Que Suegro", and "Ya Yo Soy Feliz". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
Andale, Mid 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 19.98
A great lost descarga session from the 60s – led by Chihuahua Martinez! Martinez plays both timbales and guiro on the sessions, fronting a group that includes Alberto Valdez on conga, Mike Martinez and Chivirico Davila on coro, Manfredo Lee on guiro, Elpidio Vazquez on piano, Elpidio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
CBS, 1989. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert. Cover has light corner bends.)
DBK Works, 1997. Used ... $2.99
Fania, 1985. Used ... $6.99
Willie Colon's greatest hits – titles that include "Gitana", "Casanova", "Dos Jueyes", "La Murga", "Oh Que Sera", "Ah Ah O No", "Usted Abuso", "Sin Poder Hablar", and "Amor Verdadero". CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1978. Good ... $9.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Vinyl plays with some surface noise and crackle. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 29.99
Killer Colombian work from Combo Los Yogas – a 60s group who've got a sound that's maybe more like some of the hardest grooves coming from Puerto Rico at the time! There's a wicked pre-salsa style going on here – fierce percussion and piano right from the start – definitely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kubaney, 1986. Sealed ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ansonia, Late 60s. Used ... $14.99
Cesar Concepcion leads the group on trumpet, Joe Valle sings, and titles include "Que Buenas Son", "San Juan", "En Las Papas", "University Plena", "A La Plena", and "En Ponce". CD
(Out of print.)
Conjunto Clasico —
Mas Clasico Que Nunca ... LP Lo Mejor, 1989. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US presssing.)
Discomoda (Venezuela), 1993. New Copy ... $7.99 9.99
A set recorded 20 years into the history of this great Venezuelan group – but one that still shows them very much at the top of their game – working in a style that mixes salsa with more contemporary rhythms from their nearby scenes – often moving at a clip that's even faster than ... read more CD
Emilie's Garden, 2006. Used ... $8.99
Hector Contreras on piano and keyboards, Paul Pineda on drums and timbales, Rigoberto Lopez on bass, Walter Valencia on congas, bongos, and percussion, Danilo Lozano on flute, Serafin Aguilar and Arturo Solar on trumpet and flugelhorn, Frank Fontaine on tenor andsoprano saxophone and flute, and ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Brownswood (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $21.99 22.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
EMI (Colombia), 1920s/1930s. Used ... $2.99 6.99
... CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Fania/Virgin (UK), 1968. Very Good+ ... $19.99
