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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Acerina —
Su Mejestad El Danzon ... LP Orfeon (Mexico), Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
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Capitol (Mexico), Late 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
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Afro Blues Quintet Plus One —
New Directions ... LP 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
Falcon, 1960s. Very Good- ... $14.99
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Alegre, 1980. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Titles include "A Los Muchachos", "Dime Si Te Gusta", "Mi Unica Verdad", "Equivocacion", "Es Imposible", "Desencanto", and "Lo Tuvo No Es Amor". LP, Vinyl record album
Lo Mejor, 1981. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Titles include "Cantar", "Matunga", "Sendero", "Maruquita", "Caminito", and "Gallinita". LP, Vinyl record album
Ambergris —
Ambergris ... LP Paramount, Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $9.99
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
(With Paramount inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and some marker on front.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $6.99
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.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams held with clear tape.)
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
Juan Arvizu —
El Tenor De La Voz De Seda ... LP Memorias (Mexico), 1940s/1950s. Very Good ... $4.99
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(Cover has wide clear tape on the seams and spine.)
RCA (Colombia), 1940s/1950s. Very Good+ ... $4.99
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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
Sony (Mexico), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
Crown, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $4.99
We don't know much about Dave Bacal, but we do know that this is a nice album of Latiny groovers, played by Dave on the Hammond, with backing that has a good percussive sound. The style's a mix of Latin and Exotica, and since the record was recorded in the Hollywood scene of the 50s, you can ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing. Cover has a half split top seam and split spine.)
RCA, 1963. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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(Mexican orange label stereo pressing.)
Angel (Mexico), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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Angel (Mexico), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $5.99
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Discolando, 1976. Near Mint- ... $29.99
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(Cover appears to have been signed on front.)
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
United Artists, 1966. Very Good ... $39.99
Ray Barretto just before the Latin Soul era – working in the excellent style he used on his Charanga Moderna album – a choppy groove that has plenty of weird twists and turns – always rhythmic, and always plenty darn soulful! The instrumentation here is a mix of small combo jazz ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo. Cover has some edge wear.)
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
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 49.99
Fania, 1971. Very Good+ ... $49.99
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.)
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
Disc Jockey (Argentina), 1974. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(Recent Mexican reissue on La Ciruela Electrica. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
Crown, 1959. Sealed ... $2.99
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(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap is aged.)
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 (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
Omega, Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $0.99
RCA, 1958. Very Good ... $16.99
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.)
Peerless (Mexico), 1971. Very Good+ ... $19.99
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Peerless (Mexico), 1971. Very Good- ... $7.99
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London (UK), 1950. Very Good- ... $9.99
Roulette, Early 60s. Sealed ... $16.99
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)... $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
Hi Fi, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
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.)
Vaya, 1974. Very Good ... $49.99
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.)
ABC, 1957. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Candido's firey conga is backed by a tight jazz group conducted by Ernie Wilkins. The players include Art Farmer, Jimmy Cleveland, Hank Jones, and Ernie Royal, and although they don't get to solo much, they play nice and hard, and give Candido great support in the background. Tracks include " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove and serrated edge, with ABC-Paramount inner sleeve. Cover has a small name in pen on back, loo0ks great otherwise.)
Fragoso, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
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!)
GNP/Crescendo, Late 50s. Very Good ... $34.99
Excellent stuff! Although Eddie Cano cut a lot of pop-Latin piano records, this hard jazzy groover is a firey bunch of instrumentals that stands as one of his best records ever! The set's got a tight west coast group that includes a tight trumpet frontline, plus timbales, bass, and congas – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, 1958. Very Good- ... $2.99
Not entirely one of Eddie's firest, but a nice batch of cha cha tracks, with Eddie playing in a manner that's a lot livelier than on his early 60s pop Latin recordings. Eddie's piano is backed by a nice tight percussion group, and titles include "Boga Gondolero", "Sensacion", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some tape remnants and notes in pen.)
Atco, 1966. Very Good ... $14.99
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.)
Tropical, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $6.99
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.)
Fiesta, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Some very tasty cha cha work from Randy Carlos – in a hard heavy New York style that's very much in the best tradition of the Fiesta label. Some tracks have a nice nutty edge to them, and titles include "The Kittens Cha Cha Cha", "Wistling Mambo", "Tin Marin", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow pressing with deep groove. Cover has light aging and some splitting in the top seam.)
Tropical Buddah, 1984. Near Mint- ... $12.99
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 ... $11.99
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Caney, 1980. Near Mint- ... $14.99
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
Charanga De La 4 —
Charanga De La 4 Recuerda A Beny More ... LP SAR, 1981. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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Barbaro, 1980. Near Mint- ... $23.99
A very hip group, arranged by Javier Vazques – with flute from Nestor Torres, and timbales from Nicky Marrero! Titles include "Como Campana", "Baila Mi Gente", "La Charanga", "Pelotera", "Charangazo No 1", and "Ocurrencia". LP, Vinyl record album
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, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
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
Willie Colon —
Big Break ... LP Fania/Get On Down, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 22.98
A mid 70s classic from Willie Colon – continuing the progression of "gangster" image by supposedly having him break out of prison! (Previously, Willie had been brought to justice on the Juicio album – but now on the loose, is described in a wanted poster on the cover – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania, 1981. Very Good ... $14.99
A brilliant new move for Willie Colon – a set that goes even further than his mid 70s classics with Ruben Blades, and pushes Willie into a Pan-American consciousness carried off with ambitious musical vision! The sound is still salsa at the core, but Willie's also brought in bits of other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
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
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
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
Also available Hustler (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99
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
Also available Hustler ... LP 11.99
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
Fania, 1983. Very Good ... $19.99
Willie and Hector really open things up here on this excellent early 80s session – going for longer tracks that really expand upon their classic sound of the 70s! There's a very ambitious approach to the music – with more passages that shift between vocals and instrumentation than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
RCA, 1965. Very Good- ... $1.99
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(Cover has some wear.)
Fonomusic (Spain), 1991. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Later work from this famous Cuban combo – with tracks that include "Sin Lagrimas Qudare", "Chilindron De Chivo", "La Sitiera", "El Son X", "A Comer Rabo Encendido", and "Con La Lengua Afuera". LP, Vinyl record album
Salsa International, Early 80s. Near Mint- ... $26.99
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 Folklorico Nacional —
Conjunto Folklorico Nacional ... LP Areito (Cuba), Early 70s. Very Good ... $9.99
A cool Cuban set with music as rootsy as you'd guess from the title – long sections that include "Musica Yoruba", "Musica Conga", "Musica Abakua", "Pregones", and "Rumbas". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy pressing! Cover has tape on the seams, and some light wear.)
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
Trebol (Mexico), 1959. Very Good ... $18.99
Tropical, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Nice lively early work from Cortijo – and most tracks have an uptempo dance groove to them! There's a mix of merengue and bomba styles here, and vocals are by Ismael Rivera and Nelson Pinedo. Titles include "El Yoyo", "Las Ingratitudes", "Saoco", "Zuembador ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label Tropical pressing.)
Tropical, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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(Maroon label pressing)
Rumba, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $34.99
Killer sounds from Cortjio and his classic combo – a group who really helped to redefine the sound of Latin music in the 60s! The group here is at their early best – working with bold vocals from Ismael Rivera right up front – in a mix of tracks that definitely lives up tot he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy red and black label pressing! Cover has very light aging near the opening, but is great overall.)
Clarion, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A rare bit of Latin jazz from this mighty percussionist – the man also known to the world as Mr Bongo! The date's Jack's only one for Atlantic Records – and the cuts are short, hard, and fast, with Jack's nimble hands on the bongo highlighted on most cuts, with tight backing behind, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Decca, 1962. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Seeco, 1950s/1960s. Sealed ... $19.99
With La Sonora Matancera. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Eco.)
Seeco, Late 50s. Sealed ... $19.99
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(Mexican pressing on Eco, cover has a small cutout hole.)
Seeco, 1950s. Very Good ... $24.99
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(Gold label pressing with deep groove, including the Seeco inner sleeve. Cover has some aging on back.)
Tico, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A tight 60s album for Tico – with titles that include "La Negra Caridad", "Aquita Y Cafe", "Mi Treque Treque", "A La Deriva", "Llegaste", "Sabroso Son Cubano", "A Santa Barbara", and "Para Ti Me Boogaloo". LP, Vinyl record album
(In nice shape!)
Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
A collection of hit singles by Celia, most with backing by La Sonora Matancera – her most frequent collaborators back in the early days. Titles include "Poco A Poco", "Chango Ta Vine", "Bajo La Lune", "Que Voy Hacer", and "Los Ritmos Cambian". LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label pressing.)
Seeco, 1960. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Features backings from La Sonora Matancera – on titles that include "Tamborilero", "Cuidate Bien", "Lalle Lalle", "Resurge El Omelenko", "Para Tu Altar", "Sigo Esperando", "Tumba La Cana Jibarito", and "Al Vaiven De ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Eco. Cover has a split on the spine held with clear tape.)
Seeco, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Features backings from La Sonora Matancera – on titles that include "Tamborilero", "Cuidate Bien", "Lalle Lalle", "Resurge El Omelenko", "Para Tu Altar", "Sigo Esperando", "Tumba La Cana Jibarito", and "Al Vaiven De ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Colombian pressing on Seeco/Fuentes, still with plastic outer sleeve.)
Vaya, 1976. Very Good ... $16.99
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!)
Vaya, 1980. Very Good ... $9.99
This trio of older Latin singers hits a nice 70s salsa vibe on this album of tracks recorded for Vaya. Arrangements are by Sonny Bravo, Luis Garcia, and Javier Vazquez – and titles include "Vida", "Pueblo Negro", "Una Rosa Roja", and "Distintos Caminos" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Fania.)
Peerless, 1962. Very Good ... $19.99
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(Red label pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam.)
RCA (Puerto Rico), Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
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(Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Tico, 1979. Near Mint- ... $19.99
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.)
Embajador, Early 60s. Very Good ... $8.99
Titles include "El Aqua No", "Merengue Loco", "Soy Pilongo", and "Pregon Cha Cha" by Joe Cuba – and "Vuelta Al Mundo", "Zapataro Cha Cha", "Parada De Cha Cha", and "Danubia Azul Cha Cha" by Sonny Rossi. More cha ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small address sticker in a bottom corner, but is nice overall.)
Tico, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
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
Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
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.)
Decca, 1966. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A real turn to hipper territory for Xavier Cugat – a move away from more familiar Latin modes, and into a range of groovy sounds for the 60s! There's still a bit of the classic vamp we've come to know and love in Cugie – but the rhythms are leaner overall, and swing with some great mod ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Mercury, 1961. Near Mint- ... $2.99
We're not sure that this was actually a "greatest hits" because it's hard to find these tracks turning up elsewhere but it's a nice batch of lighthearted Latin dance tracks in any case. Tracks include "Mama Inez", "Tea For Two", "Taboo", "Sway", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later skyscraper label pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
RCA, 1959. Very Good+ ... $3.99
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.)
Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
One of Cugie's more popular albums – and a record that has him re-recording older hits for the hi-fi generation. There's not that much hi and fi on the record, as the groove's pretty much in the older style – but the newer recordings were done in a stereo setting, which makes for a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 6 eye pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, small seam splits, and a name in pen on back.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
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(Nice F:35d "Perfect Presence Sound" pressing. Cover has a small center split on the top seam.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
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(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Columbia, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99
Classic stuff from Cugie, with a mix of tracks in different rhythms – from mambo, to rhumba, to Afro-Cuban, to guaracha. Titles include "Bim Bam Bum", "Good, Good, Good", "Oye Negra", "Cuba Libre", and "Babalu". LP, Vinyl record album
(Dark red label pressing with the silver text & the deep groove.)
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good ... $0.99
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(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has taped seams and some peeled spots from sticker removal. Label has a sticky sticker spot.)
Mercury, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Cugie turns his classic Latin sound to a number of older compositions from films – like "Moon River", "High Noon", "La Dolce Vita", "Guns Of Navarone", "Al Di La", and "Flying Down To Rio". Not entirely a classic Latin session, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
RCA, Early 50s. Very Good ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some discoloration from age.)
RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $0.99
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 and a hype sticker.)
Fiesta, 1955. Very Good ... $24.99
A sharp-edged set from the great Jose Curbelo – with titles that include "Guaguanco En New York", "La La La", "Poco Pelo", "Do Re Mi", "Mambo Y Cha Cha Cha", "Rendezvous", and "Mimi". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove.)
