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Bailando Asi
LP (Item 514569) Areito (Cuba), 1985 — Condition: Near Mint-
Warm, wonderful work from Irakere – a combo who are working here in a style that's more straightforward than some of their material from the 70s – but equally nice, and played with a rock-solid blend of Latin and jazz that comes off perfectly throughout! Chucho Valdes is at the head of the group – and also does most of the arrangements on the record too – and the set's vocals intertwine nicely with the rhythmic inflections and jazzier work on piano and horns – with a vibe that almost echoes 80s NYC salsa modes too. Titles include "Bailando Asi", "Boliviana", "Rucu Rucu A Santa Clara", "Por Culpa Del Guao", and "Te Toco Perder". © 1996-2023, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but vinyl is great.)
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but vinyl is great.)
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
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially 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.
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