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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (176) new/used, Vinyl (415) new/used, LPs (413) new/used, 12-inch (1 used), 7-inch (1 used), All (591)
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Orfeon (Mexico), Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
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Capitol (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
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Ernie Agosto Y La Conspiracion —
Ernie's Conspiracy ... LP Vaya, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
Soaring trumpet-heavy salsa from the combo of Ernie Agosto – a great little album with the tightness and focus of some of the best early 70s work from producer Willie Colon! Ernie arranged the album with pianist Nelson Sanchez – and the sound here is chunky on the bottom, with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ernie's Conspiracy ... LP 39.99
Vaya, 1972. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Soaring trumpet-heavy salsa from the combo of Ernie Agosto – a great little album with the tightness and focus of some of the best early 70s work from producer Willie Colon! Ernie arranged the album with pianist Nelson Sanchez – and the sound here is chunky on the bottom, with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ernie's Conspiracy ... LP 12.99(Venezuelan pressing.)
Alegre, 1979. Very Good+ ... $16.99
A very tasty batch of salsa tracks from Tito Allen, featuring a great group of jazz players in the band – including Bobby Porcelli and Rene McLean on saxes! Louie Ramirez produced, and the sound has that nice rich quality he was getting on late 70s sessions. Titles include "Estoy Como ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Faisan, 1988. Very Good+ ... $13.99
Features arrangements from Louie Ramirez and Isidro Infante – the latter of whom plays in the group – on titles that include "El Candado Y La Llave", "Si Te Veo", "Otro", "El Relato", "Yo Quiero Ser Ese Hombre", and "Son Del ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cubitas, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Vintage work from the Cuban scene – pulled together here in an American release from the 70s! LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
One of those great hard-hitting Latin albums on Brunswick from the 60s! Titles include "Las Claves", "Yemaya", "Fregao", "Por Que", "Campina Cubana", "Nina", "La Pachanga", and "El Sopon". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and tape on two seams, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Jaime Delgado Aparicio —
Jaime Delgado Aparicio Y Su Trio ... LP Sono Radio/Lazarus, 1964. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A crackling bit of piano jazz from the Peruvian scene of the 60s – and a record that's somewhere between the best of Horace Silver on Blue Note, and some of the Brazilian bossa trios of the time! There's a strong sense of rhythm throughout – round, rolling basslines punctuated by great ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(90s reissue pressing.)
Carino, Late 40s/Early 50s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(70s pressing. Cover has some peeled spots from tape removal at the bottom.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
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
(Mono pressing. Cover has light wear and a sticker spot.)
Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
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
Also available Sonocardiogram ... CD 10.99
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... LP 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
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Mexican orange label stereo pressing.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A fantastic cooker from the Colombian scene at the start of the 70s – the sort of record that's a bit different than more familiar New York work of the time, but which has an equally appealing sort of vibe! The set's got some killer descarga tracks that nicely update the approach from its ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Barretto —
Barretto Power ... LP 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
Atlantic/Fania, 1977. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A really wonderful album from Ray Barretto – more jazz fusion than his usual 70s salsa – but in a way that we really really love! The album's a crossover gem that has Ray working with Stix Hooper, Joe Sample, and Wilton Felder of The Crusaders – a trio who produced the record, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Fania, 1971. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Ray's taking it back to the beginning on this one – getting a bit more spare and percussive, showing off a strong understanding of the history of the roots of the Afro-Cuban sound. Adalberto Santiago's on vocals on the album – and tracks include "Oye La Noticia", "Hipocre ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing in a non-gatefold cover, with slight wavines from moisture.)
Ray Barretto —
Giant Force ... LP Fania, 1980. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Ray Barretto lost his shirt somewhere on the way to the photo session for the cover of this one – but the record's got more than enough grooves to cover his back – an all-great batch of 70s salsa tunes that show that Ray was still cooking strongly into the next decade! The group have a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1973. Very Good+ ... $29.99
By this point in his career, Ray Barretto certainly was Indestructible – one of the biggest Latin leaders of his day, working at the forefront of new trends and new sounds! This fact is wonderfully displayed by the front cover, which shows Ray unbuttoning his shirt and taking off his Clark ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original multi-color label pressing.)
Ray Barretto —
Message ... LP 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
Also available Message ... LP 39.99
Fania, 1972. Very Good+ ... $39.99
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
Also available Message ... LP 11.99(Venezuelan pressing. Cover has soem wear.)
Fania, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $24.99
Ray Barretto's definitely going down different road here – and sounding amazingly great in the process! The record is unlike anything else that Ray did at the time – a stunning batch of fusion tracks, with more of an electric jazz approach than usual – one that's a soaringly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original multi color label pressing. Cover has a split top seam, some wear, and aging.)
Ray Barretto —
Que Viva La Musica ... LP Fania, 1972. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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
(Multicolor label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging.)
United Artists, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of our favorite Ray Barretto albums of the 60s – a real gem from the pre-Latin Soul years! The album's a clear attempt to cash in on the cash in on the James Bond craze of the time – issued by United Artists, who were releasing the Bond films, but also had Ray under contract during ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
Fania, 1971. Very Good+ ... $36.99
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
(Mono pressing. Cover has a cut corner, with half split top and bottom seams with some staining.)
Fania, 1983. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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(Mexican pressing.)
Odeon (Colombia), Early 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
Disc Jockey (Argentina), 1974. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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(Recent Mexican reissue on La Ciruela Electrica. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
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
RCA, 1958. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A fantastic session of jazzy instrumental Rhumba tracks – played with lots of excellent saxophone flourishes, and a tight percussive groove that never gets to soppy. This is one of the best of the RCA Latin sides from the late 50s – and it's a no-nonsense album that features a tight ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
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
Roulette, Early 60s. Sealed ... $11.99
A rare rare jam from Willie Bobo – a lively little set with a really mod groove! This pre-Verve album has Willie working in a variety of styles – from straight Latin jazz to a mode that's got some groovier 60s touches – emphasized by a bit of electric guitar on a few numbers, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue. Shrinkwrap is shopworn at the bottom.)
Sussex, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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
(Recent reissue.)
Gema, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
ABC, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
One of the jazziest Candido albums ever – a tight little 50s set that features the master congolero working with a small combo that includes Al Cohn on tenor, Dick Katz on piano, and Joe Puma on guitar! The sound is nice and stripped-down – bristling with a percussive approach to the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Silver & maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has discoloration from age.)
Eddie Cano —
Taste Of Education ... LP CP, 1972. Very Good ... $34.99
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, and a small bit of pen.)
GNP, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
2 of the leading lights of the west coast Latin scene of the early 60s perform live together with Tony Martinez and his orchestra at the Crescendo nightclub. Oddly, despite the fact that the GNP label owned the Crescendo nightclub, the "liveness" of the record feels slightly suspect, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label pressing, with deep groove. Top cover seam has a small bit of splitting.)
Atco, 1966. Very Good ... $4.99
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
(Mono tan & blue label pressing. Cover has some notes in pen and a small name in marker on back. Label has a small name in marker.)
Mericana, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A great early set for Mericana/Salsoul – with arrangements by Joe Cain and Charlie Palmieri! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover ha ssome light wear.)
BMC, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Great material from the time when the Fiesta label practically had the market cornered on Cha Cha's! Randy Carlos and his group lay down some nicely off-beat cha cha cha tracks, some with an electric guitar in the mix, which gives a sinister sound to some of the rhythms – in a way that we ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some seam splitting.)
Budda Productions, Very Good+ ... $18.99
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
Tropical Buddah, 1984. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Titles include "El Cemento", "Oda A Canario", "Plim Plim", "Nostalgia", "Despedida", "Alma De Criollo", and "Ay Que Rica Es". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
RCA, 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Combo, 1983. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
Caney, 1980. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Features arrangements from William Sanchez, who also sings on the record – and the group includes Cachao on bass! All tracks are nice and long – and titles include "Rumbero Soy", "Diablo Come Candela", "Paran Pan Pan", and "Separala Tambien". LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Cosa Nuestra ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A monster album of 70s salsa – and one that has bad boy Willie Colon taking the Latin world by storm – forging the new sound that would push him and the New York scene into the frontline of 70s Latin! Willie's got a strength on the set that's very much in keeping with his machine gun ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
El Malo ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Great stuff – and a very sharp album cut by Willie during the Latin soul era, featuring a bunch of tracks that veer more towards the boogaloo side of things than his later albums! The groove is nice and hard – stripped down with the youthful energy that Willie brought to the scene at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available El Malo ... CD 14.99
Fania, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A roots-oriented 70s classic from Willie Colon – one of his standout albums of the decade! Willie continues his "life of crime" approach for the early 70s – moving into an old west look on the cover, and matching that with a slightly rootsier sound on the album! The real ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Hustler (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania/Craft, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
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
Willie Colon —
Willie ... LP Fania, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A solid 70s session from Willie Colon – a combination of a few tracks from previous efforts, mixed with other new ones, all featuring lead vocals by the wonderful Hector Lavoe! The work on the album's the kind that was so influential at the time, it's almost hard to hear how important it was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Laslos, 1985. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Features vocals from Tito Contreras and Luisito Rodriguez – and titles include "Sabroso Sabroso", "La Calena En La Rumba", "Oye Canuto", "Buscando Millonarias", "Tumba Ese Happy", and "Sin Cana No Hay Caramelo". LP, Vinyl record album
Conjunto Casino —
Conjunto Casino ... LP Ansonia, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Features vocals by Roberto Espi, Orlando Morales, and Felo Martinez – on titles that include "Ocoricoco", "Vivo En La Montana", "Ven Ven", "Papa Y Aji", "La Cuerda Floja", "Tu Me Brindaste Tu Amor", and "Que Titingo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Salsa International, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $18.99
A nice little group with a strong Cuban groove – the kind of rootsy mix of older styles that came back during the 70s salsa generation – a time when traditional sounds played strongly on the New York scene! The personnel aren't listed on the jacket – but the album's got tight ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
SAR, 1982. Very Good+ ... $14.99
An early 80s session, but one with a strong 70s salsa vibe – particularly a groove indebted to Willie Colon's crime-era sides for Fania – as you might guess from the image on the cover! The group sports twin trumpets, sparking over lots of lively percussion – and instrumentation ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A cracker of a set from 60s Colombia – a record that certainly has plenty of the cumbias promised in the title, but which also features other lively grooves in a guaracha, charanga, and montuno style! The rhythms are upbeat throughout, and recorded in a great way that really gets at all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Areito (Cuba), 1981. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
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 light wear and some pen on front.)
Discolor, 1979. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Features vocals from Ramon Feloz and Aralia Fernandez – on titles that include "Mi Guajira En El Batey", "Cortando Yaguas", "El Carretero", "Alborada", "Guateque Campesino", and "El Empanadillero". LP, Vinyl record album
Velvet, 1973. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Early work by this tight combo led by Jaime Garcia on piano – with titles that include "Mentecao", "Voy A Cantar", "Candela", "Mi Repique", "Repite Y Pon Camarones", "La Bolita", and "Sereneta En Batanga". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear and a cutout hole – but is nice overall.)
Teca, Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
Titles include "Ay Carino", "Papeles", "Necesito Pensar", "Honey", "Somos Diferentes Vanidad", and "Esta Tu Cancion". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Ramon Cordero & Sus Bachateros —
Abusadora ... LP Discolor, 1981. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Cover has light wear.)
Decca, 1962. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Seeco, 1962. Very Good+ ... $14.99
With Sonora Matancera. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and aging.)
Celia Cruz & Tito Puente —
Alma Con Alma – The Heart & Soul Of Celia Cruz & Tito Puente (180 gram pressing) ... LP Tico/Craft, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A really great project from Tito Puente – maybe not his only collaboration with Celia Cruz, but maybe one of the best – a top-to-bottom album of unified vision, topped with sublime vocals from the legendary lady! The set was arranged and produced by Tito – and brings together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tico, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Celia Cruz records a bunch of Mexican tracks with the group La Sonora De Memo Salamanca. We're not sure if the recording was actually done in Mexico, but it sounds as if it could be. Titles include "Como Un Volcan", "Afecto Y Carino", "Cuando Estoy Contigo", "Ser ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear on the spine, but is nice overall.)
Vaya, 1976. Very Good ... $14.99
Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco join forces with vocalist Justo Betancourt and pianist Papo Lucca – the latter of whom was making plenty big waves in music with Sonora Poncena at the time! Pacheco's the leader of the group on flute and percussion, but Lucca's piano has plenty of force in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Fania. Cover has a cutout hole.)
Peerless, 1962. Very Good ... $11.99
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(Red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam.)
RCA (Puerto Rico), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Tico, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Also available El Alma Del Barrio – The Soul Of Spanish Harlem ... CD 14.99(Orange label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Joe Cuba —
Steppin' Out ... LP Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Seminal early work from the legendary Joe Cuba – highly percussive Latin tracks, served up in a small combo mode that really helped pave the way for the Latin Soul generation! Joe's shaking off most of Latin tradition here – going for a tightly focused sound that features plenty of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Mexican pressing on Eco.)
Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A classic early groover from the great Joe Cuba – easily his best album of the pre-Latin soul years – and recorded in a tight small combo mode that was really shaking up the New York scene at the time! In advance of most other Latin leaders, Joe was already working here with both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Seeco pressing. Cover has some edge wear, aging, and light stains around the edges.)
Xavier Cugat —
Cugat Plays Continental Hits ... LP Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
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(Nice F:35d "Perfect Presence Sound" pressing.)
Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
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RCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
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Decca, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
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.)
RCA, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Cugat plays a host of cha cha versions of Spanish songs, like "Granada", "El Beso", "Playera", "Malaguena", and "Ritual Fire Dance". The sound is the same as his other 50's stuff, with excellent RCA production, and a good choppy groove in the cha ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
CBS (Colombia), 1983. Sealed ... $16.99
Features piano from Enrique Culebra Iriarte – and vocals by Carlos Sposito, Hector Valdez, and Javier Plaza! LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap is lightly shopworn.)
Discos NCL (Mexico), 1980. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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 ear on the top seam, but is nice overall.)
United Artists, 1968. Very Good ... $14.99
Very weird stuff – as you might guess from the image on the cover – but a few tracks are surprisingly groovy! Titles include "The Boy From GUSTO", "Es Ilusion", "A Santa Barbara", and "Mueva El Dinero" – and man, does that guy really love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pablo, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
A strangely wonderful Latin set with a very drum-heavy approach! Cuban percussionist Walfredo plays in a large group with Louie Belson on the regular kit and "moog drum" – and the rest of the group features strong Latin players like Francisco Aguabella, Clare Fischer, Emil Richards ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Caliente, 1973. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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Speed, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the weirdest, coolest Latin Soul albums we've ever heard – the only offering ever from the duo of Dianne & Carole – two female singers who come off with a great deal of enthusiasm on the set! That's our way of saying that the ladies are a bit rough on the vocals – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Panart, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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(US pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a few small stains on the back.)
Areito (Cuba), 1979. Very Good ... $7.99
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Top Hits, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $13.99
A 2LP set of gems from this key 70s salsa talent – with titles that include "Ven Morena", "Chancunche No 1", "Ausencia", "Sandunguera", "Piensalo Bien", Que Cosa Tan Linda", "Consentida", "De Frente Panama",a nd "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light tape on the top seam.)
RMM/Rodven (Colombia), 1994. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "Matematica Sexual", "Si Fueras Mia", "Mentiras", "Que Raro", "De Ti", and "Toitico Tuyo". LP, Vinyl record album
RCA (Colombia), 1960s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams, spine, and back panel.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A cracker of a Colombian session from the 70s – a record that hits equally hard on both the salsa and cumbia sides of the spectrum – and which features vocals from the trio pictured on the cover – Adolfo Echeverria, Manuel Cassinai, and Freddy Cruz! The music bristles with that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonafric (France), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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(Recent reissue on Numero.)
El Chicano —
Cinco ... LP MCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
The group's fifth album – in case you couldn't guess by the title – and a still-strong batch of west coast Latin grooves! By this point, the group's become much more proficient vocally – and more of the songs are soul oriented than some of their earlier work, which tended to lean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some edge wear. Label has some marker.)
El Chicano —
Viva Tirado ... LP Kapp, 1970. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Amazing stuff – and the beginning of a strong tradition of west coast funky Latin groups! El Chicano were one of a number of groups to emerge from LA of the 60s – rising forth on a wave of Mexican American pride to come up with a west coast version of the Latin Soul sound that had been ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear, cracking along the spine and some marker on the back and label.)
Gema, 1969. Very Good ... $14.99
Late 60s magic from El Gran Combo – grooving here at the height of their powers, and still moving nicely with a very youthful vibe! There's a few echoes of the group's previous Latin Soul sets here – especially on the piano lines – but the overall vibe is towards straighter early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
EGC, 1972. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "La Piquina", "Tatalibaba", "Sigue Ella Boba", "Oye Paco", "Bom Bom", and "Julia". LP, Vinyl record album
Ansonia, Mid 70s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Features vocals from Pompo and Chago Alvarado – and some nice work on tres, too! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear, and some tape on the edges.)
Divucsa/Espacial (Spain), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
A slinky soulful groover from Susana Estrada – a Spanish singer, but one with a great ear for American club – as you'll hear on this classic set from the start of the 80s! Given her looks, and her legacy on screen, Susana's somewhat in the mode of the "porn star singing disco" ... (Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Panart, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Great work from one of the hippest Latin flute players of his time – a jazzy set that's heavy on cha cha rhythms! Tracks include "Pinocho", "No Te Quedes Con Las Ganas", "Particia", "La Sallita", "Bonito Y Sabroso", and "Aclarame Eso" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label, deep groove pressing – in nice shape!)
RCA/Sonolux (Colombia), 1930s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
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