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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (212) new/used, Vinyl (445) new/used, LPs (442) new/used, 12-inch (2 used), 7-inch (1 used), All (657)
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Orfeon (Mexico), Early 60s. Very Good ... $6.99
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Columbia (Mexico), Early 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
Titles include "Nereidas", "Almendra", "Juarez No Debio De Morir", "La Pajarera", "A Mi Con Porros", "Salon Mexico", and "Posada Mexicana". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing on Harmony. Cover has some tape on the seams.)
Capitol (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Brunswick, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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
(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
Memorias (Mexico), 1940s/1950s. Very Good ... $2.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
RCA (Colombia), 1940s/1950s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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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.)
Sony (Mexico), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99
RCA, 1963. Near Mint- ... $3.99
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(Mexican orange label stereo pressing.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
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
Also available Acid (remastered edition) ... CD 16.99
Ray Barretto —
Barretto ... LP Fania, 1975. Very Good ... $9.99
A lost gem in the 70s catalog of Ray Barretto – a fantastic album with some really wonderful tracks! Although Ray's clearly in his salsa mode here, he's also got a very strong jazz approach to the tracks – picking up the changes, tones, and colors used on his Other Road album, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing in a standard cover, with a small tear in the top right corner.)
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, 1973. Very Good+ ... $34.99
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.)
CTI, 1981. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A nice jammer from the "second wind" period of CTI – and a strong return to Latin jazz for Ray! The set's a great mixture of smooth CTI electric funk and Latin-oriented grooves – and it features work by Ray on congas and percussion, plus a list of players that includes Tito ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue.)
Fania, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $29.99
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.)
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
(Multicolor label pressing. Cover has some ringwear and splits in the bottom seam.)
United Artists, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
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
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
Also available Together ... LP 43.99
Fania, 1971. Very Good+ ... $43.99
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
Also available Together ... LP 9.99(Mono pressing. Cover has a cut corner, with half split top and bottom seams with some staining.)
Fania, 1983. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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(Mexican pressing.)
Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1965. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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
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, 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
Also available Salsoul ... LP 9.99
Salsoul (with bonus track) ... CD 22.99
Mericana, 1973. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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
Also available (Recent reissue.)
Salsoul ... LP 11.99
Salsoul (with bonus track) ... CD 22.99
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 ... $11.99
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
London (UK), 1950. Very Good- ... $4.99
Willie Bobo —
Feelin' So Good ... LP Verve, Late 60s. Good+ ... $2.99
One of the Verve albums that focuses on Willie Bobo's talents as a singer – still very much in the tight Latin Soul style of Willie's other work from the time, but with more vocals on the tracks – done in Willie's rough-styled soulful mode! Includes the groovers "Feelin' So ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate wear and moisture staining.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Sealed ... $13.99
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. New Copy (reissue)... $13.99
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
Also available Do What You Want To Do ... LP 14.99
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
Also available Do What You Want To Do ... LP 13.99(Recent reissue.)
Gema, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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(Stereo pressing with deep groove.)
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
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 held with clear tape.)
Jorge Cabrera —
Salsa Atrevida ... LP Kubaney, 1985. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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Vaya, 1974. Very Good ... $36.99
Obscure Latin funk/rock group from the early 70s, with production and supervision by Ray Barretto, and a sound that would fall somewhere in between the NuYorica and Chicano Power compilations. The group's got some nice basslines and keyboard riffs, with a style that's a bit more progressive than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ring & edge wear, some chewing on the bottom corners, and a small tear in the opening.)
Pupi Campo —
12 Cha Chas & Merengues ... LP Hollywood, Early 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
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(Maroon label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear, aging, and clear tape on the spine.)
ABC, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $13.99
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.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $19.99
An excellent early session from Candido – and one of his first to move from straighter Latin into a much groovier vein! The session's done in collaboration with Lalo Schifrin – who was also working for Roulette at the time – and it's got a style that links Candido's older 50s-styl ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some light wear and splitting.)
Dunhill, 1967. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Stunning stuff – and one of the best-ever Latin soul albums of all time! Despite the fact that Eddie Cano's earlier albums are more in a Latin easy mode, this late 60's side for Dunhill is totally smoking – and probably his greatest album ever! Forgive the superlatives, but we're ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Vinyl has a mark that clicks from the middle of "Brown & Blue" and into "I'll Never Forget You". Cover has a small cutout hole and some wear on the top right corner.)
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 ... $9.99
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.)
Mardi Gras, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $49.99
Titles include "Matrimonial Cha Cha", "Mrs Plito", "Time On My Hands", "Cha Cha Cha At The Sahara", "Go Away Mambo", and "The Waiters Cha Cha Cha". LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a mostly split spine, in nice shape otherwise.)
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- ... $9.99
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.)
Libertad, 1989. Very Good ... $6.99
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Adria, 1967. Very Good- ... $14.99
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(Heavy white label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split bottom seam and some aging.)
WEA (Mexico), 1980. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $49.99
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(Pressed on clear vinyl.)
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- ... $9.99
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
SAR, 1988. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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Worthy, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A Latin monster – and one of our favorite albums from the New York scene! The record is the only one we've ever seen from pianist Earl Coleman – and it's a groove-happy fiesta that's every bit Spanish Harlem at its best. Earl's piano is flowing and free, and the band grooves through ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cotique, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A landmark record that should be in any Latin collection! At the time of this album, Johnny Colon was a young trombonist just getting his start – working in the turbulent late 60s Spanish Harlem scene, and picking up on the wide range of styles going down in the hood. At one level, he was a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cotique, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A stunning portrait of one of the best young artists on the New York Latin scene at the end of the 60s! Johnny Colon initially cooked up a groove with a run of some really important Latin Soul albums – and here, as the 70s come on, he's moving into smoking salsa territory with all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Supposedly the end of Willie Colon's early "crime" career – as the title and cover imply that he's finally been brought to trial! Don't worry about Willie being beaten down, though, because the music on the album is every bit as fierce and powerful as ever – and features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available El Juicio ... CD 11.99
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
Also available Good – The Bad – The Ugly ... CD 16.99
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
Fania, 1978. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A classic 70s salsa jammer from Willie Colon – working here with his one of his greatest vocalists – the young Ruben Blades, back before he'd crossed over to super-huge success! The album really marks a departure for Willie – moving past the bad boy style of earlier records, that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Laslos, 1985. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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
Salsa International, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $22.99
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
Conjunto Crema —
La Masacre Musical ... LP 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
Mate, 1974. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
Orlando Contreras sings with the orchestra of Armando Mena, and titles include "Sin Miseria", "Legislando", "Ni Cenizas"," Un Fenomeno", "Algun Dia Volvere", "Sin Tus Cadenas", and "Amor Desnudo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bit of tape on the seams, and some aging.)
Decca, 1962. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Seeco, 1950s. Very Good ... $11.99
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(Gold label pressing with deep groove, including the Seeco inner sleeve. Cover has some aging on back.)
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)... $22.99 24.99
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 ... $13.99
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
(Original gatefold pressing!)
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+ ... $4.99
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(Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Tico, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
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 19.99(Orange label pressing. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Tico, 1979. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A later album by Joe Cuba – but a really great one! Joe's moved from a Latin soul groove into a mode that's soaring and jazzy – with the kind of solos and tight rhythms that made him a legend, updated to reflect some of the NuYorican changes going on around him in the 70s! There's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – in great shape, save for some very light wrinkling in one corner of the cover.)
Tico, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A Latin classic from the word "bang"! This album was the one that busted Joe Cuba out of the Latin ghetto – into the sound of 60s soul, early funk, and beyond. The record's a stone winner – filled with boogaloo tracks delivered by Joe's firey young sextet, a killer ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Bang! Bang! Push! Push! Push! ... CD 16.99
Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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.)
RCA, 1959. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Xavier Cugat turns his hit Latin sound to tunes from Mexico – working his way through medleys of traditional tunes, all given a late 50s zip, plus shorter numbers that work equally well in his choppy, percussive style. Titles include "Cielito Lindo", "Ay Jalisco No Te ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Back cover has light staining.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $2.99
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(Nice F:35d "Perfect Presence Sound" pressing. Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Mercury, Early 50s. Very Good ... $11.99
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RCA, Late 40s/Early 50s. Very Good ... $1.99
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RCA, Early 50s. Very Good ... $3.99
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(Cover has some discoloration from age.)
Decca, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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 ... $19.99
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- ... $5.99
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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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TH, 1982. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Oye Mima", "Yo Quisiera Saber", "Enamorado", and "El Angel De Mi Guarda". LP, Vinyl record album
Top Hits, 1978. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
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.)
RCA (Colombia), 1960s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams, spine, and back panel.)
