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(Cover has a promo stamp, some light scrapes in front, and is bent a bit at the top right corner.)
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so.
These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play,
but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be
intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under
the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record.
(Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Additional Marks & Notes
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if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record.
This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip,
cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
Groovy! Julio Gutierrez is probably best known for his work on some of the early Cuban Jam Session LPs, but this great lost album from the late 60s has him leading a combo through a wild bunch of messed-up boogaloo and Latin Soul tunes that are just great! The band has a nice electric guitar, a ... LP, Vinyl record album
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 ... LP, Vinyl record album
A raw cooker – featuring a group led by trombone player Cuchon Nunez, with Pupi Legarreta on piano, and three trumpets in the lead! Piliche and Pichan sing vocals – and titles include "Tumbaron La Veintiuna", "Cuchon's Special", "Sal Primero", "El ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has ight ringwear, some edge wear, and is lightly stained at the bottom 2 inches or so, with some waviness at the bottom right corner.)LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Loco was one of the most amazing early Latin piano talents, and in an album like this, you can really hear him go to work in a savage way! On this set, Joe moves all over the keys in a number of different ways – from heavy left-handed stride playing, to light and lovely jazz soloing, to ... LP, Vinyl record album
A nice lively batch of tracks, with a hard groove, some nice percussion, and a very striking sound. Titles include "El Pon", "Descarga A Las Doce", "Samba", "Gandinga", and "Mas Y Mas". LP, Vinyl record album
A nice lively batch of tracks, with a hard groove, some nice percussion, and a very striking sound. Titles include "El Pon", "Descarga A Las Doce", "Samba", "Gandinga", and "Mas Y Mas". LP, Vinyl record album
(US orange label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, half split seams, a piece of masking tape with some writing in front near the bottom edge.)LP, Vinyl record album
(US yellow & black label stereo pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole, some peeled spots near the bottom, and is bent a bit and held with clear tape at the bottom seam.)LP, Vinyl record album
One of the greatest Bobby Hutcherson albums for Blue Note – a classic session recorded in quartet form, with a style that seems to set a whole new standard for the vibes in modern jazz! The group here is sublime – Herbie Hancock on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums ... LP, Vinyl record album