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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.
Condition Notes
If something is relevant, we try to describe it in the notes — especially
if it is release or pressing details,
or 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, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
Hard early 60s charanga tracks, played by a number of different groups – including Estrellas Cubanas, Orquesta America Del 55, La Sonora Matancera, and Hermanos Ferreira. Celia Cruz sings vocals on the track "Carmelos", and other titles include "Guachupita", "Que Me ... LP, Vinyl record album
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 ... LP, Vinyl record album
The Fania All Stars pay tribute to a form that inspired many of its players – but which faded from Latin vogue before the group was properly formed in the late 60s. The session's a nice bit of retro Latin, with some strong late era salsa touches. Titles include "Guajira Con Tumbao" ... LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Por La Playa", "El Rey", "Los Petroleros", "Para Mi Isla Un Son", "No Vale La Pena", "Puerto Rico", and "La Mensajera". LP, Vinyl record album
(Orange label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl plays with a slight warp, but plays great. Cover has some light wear at the top & bottom where the paste-on and cardboard meet.)LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Alto Songo", "Gocen El Cha Cha Cha", "Yo Si Como Candela", "Te Traigo Mi Son", "El Tres", "Cardenas", and "La Maruga". LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – the first track has bad marks and plays with heavy noise. The cover is half stained, with waviness & wear, tape on the top & bottom seams.)LP, Vinyl record album
Leader Elvin Torres plays trumpet, and vocals are by Mariano Civico, Ulises Verdes, and Willy Crespo – on titles that include "La Musa", "Yo Te Necesito", "Impacienca", "Don Miguel", and "Tu Precio". LP, Vinyl record album
Right from the very first note, you'll know you're in for something special here – the unusual phrasing and open-hearted qualities that made Von Freeman one of the true Chicago legends on the tenor saxophone – even though he never got the global fame of contemporaries like Clifford ... LP, Vinyl record album
One of the grooviest Michael Caine spy films of the 60s – given an equally groovy soundtrack by Konrad Elfers! We don't know Elfers from other work of the time, but this album's a real standout – not the usual spy sort of work, although still with some great jazzy touches at times ... LP, Vinyl record album