Latin — New Arrivals 
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Cal Tjader —
Cuban Fantasy (previously unissued) ... CD 
Fantasy, 1977. Used ... $9.99
Beautiful Latin vibes from the great Cal Tjader – 8 long tracks recorded live in 1977, but issued here for the first time ever! The sides on the set rank with Cal's best 70s live work – and feature some sublime electric piano work by Clare Fischer, as well as percussion from a young ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Punch through barcode, promotional stamp on disc.)
Tipica Ideal —
Charanga – The Best Of Tipica Ideal ... CD West Side Latino, Late 70s. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Akokan —
Orquesta Akokan (with download) ... LP 
Daptone, 2018. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99
A record that may well single-handedly mark the huge shift in American/Cuban relations in years to come – as the set's a tremendous project between the New York forces of Daptone Records, and the overlooked genius of the younger scene in Havana! Make no mistake, this isn't your usual Daptone ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Orquesta Akokan —
Mambo Rapidito/
Daptone, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
A great little cut that really lives up to its title – a jazzy mambo taken at a nice fast tempo – complete with some excellent percussion, fast-scatting vocals, and this great flute line that comes along in the middle and makes the whole thing really sparkle! The flipside is great too ... (Funky 45's, Latin) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Los Hacheros —
Bambulaye ... LP Chulo, 2016. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Hard-driving Latin from Los Hacheros – a group of younger players who really get the sound of the classic era down perfectly – mixing Cuban roots, descarga jamming, and some really wonderful vocal refrains throughout! Instrumentation is heavy on percussion, and the grooves feature lots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Roots Of Salsa Vol 3 – Classic Latin Tunes Become Salsa Hits (with bonus CD) ... LP Grosso! (Spain), Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $28.99
A great little series that goes way deeper than the salsa you might expect from the title – as the approach here is to pick tracks from many years before, but which still have strong resonance with the pride and power of the Latin scene of the 70s! The collection includes lots of tracks that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes bonus CD!)
Machito & His Salsa Big Band —
Machito!!! ... LP Timeless (Netherlands), 1983. Near Mint- ... $14.99
More recent than Machito's classic recordings, but done with a tight adherence to jazz that really makes the album sparkle! In a way, this set's much more of a no-nonsense Latin jazz affair than many of Machito's sides from the late 50s, 1960s, or 70s – as he's got kind of a back to basics ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Colors Of Latin Jazz – Sabroso – A Collection Of Contemporary Jazz, Latin Style ... CD Concord, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $5.99
Features music from Jeff Linsky, Tania Maria, Pete Escovedo, Gerald Albright, George Duke, Henrik Meurkens, Marcos Silva, Ed Calle, Poncho Sanchez, Manfredo Fest, Mongo Santamaria, and Dave Valentin. (Funky Compilations, Latin) CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole, disc has a promo stamp.)
Manny Oquendo & Libre —
Los New Yorkinos ... CD Milestone, 2000. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
Chivirico Davila —
Chivirico ... LP Cotique, 1973. Near Mint- ... $24.99
An early 70s classic from vocalist Chivirco Davila – a set that's nicely balanced between two generations of Latin music! At one level, the arrangements by Jorge Millet often have the salsa groove you'd expect for the era – but at another level, Chivirco's own presentation of the songs ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover and label have a small name in marker.)
Various —
Musica Raiz – Palos, Salve, Gaga & Congos ... CD Fundacion Cultural Bayahonda (Dominican Republic), 1997. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Aragon —
Los Aragones Entre Amigos ... CD Discmedi (Spain), Late 50s/1960s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Willie Rivera —
El Dia Que Me Dejes ... CD RMM, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Edmundo Ros —
Six Classic Albums (Rhythm Of The South/Real Gone (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 4CD ... Just Sold Out!
Ismael East Carlo —
Provocateur – A Compilation Of Spoken Worf & Afro Latin Jazz ... CD Cafe Con Bagels, 2016. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Grupo Afrocuba —
Grupo Afrocuba '95 ... CD Melopea (Argentina), 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Grupo Folklorico De Cuba —
Afro Cuban Roots Vol 3 – Toques Y Cantos De Santos ... CD Orfeon (Mexico), Used ... $8.99
... CD
Eliana Cuevas —
Golpes Y Flores ... CD Alma (Canada), 2017. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout mark.)
William Millan & Saoco —
El Quinto ... LP Caytronics, 1981. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A later set from this group who famously recorded for Salsoul during their Latin years – with tracks that include "Saoco", "Let The Story End", "Que Tal", "No Abandones Tus Hijos", "Panama", and "Musica De Antano". LP, Vinyl record album
(In nice shape!)
El Chicano —
El Chicano ... LP MCA, 1973. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Perfect proof that the New York Latin Soul sound of the 60s had moved to LA during the 70s! El Chicano are a wonderful blend of styles – from sweet harmony soul, to breezy West Coast Latin, to 70s electric funk, and a whole lot more. This early album's a wonderful slice of east side soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cortijo Y Su Combo —
Quitate De La Via, Perico ... LP Rumba, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $19.99
Classic material from Cortijo's legendary combo with Ismael Rivera on vocals – one of the first records to really showcase the great sounds coming from the Puerto Rican scene in the early 60s! Rhythms are plenty lively – as Cortijo's group has the same sharp focus as the early Joe Cuba ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing, in nice shape! Back cover has some light aging, but front looks great.)
Sabu Martinez —
Six Classic Albums (Balo Congo/Real Gone Jazz (UK), 1957/1958/1960/1961. Used 4CD ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Santana —
Lotus ... LP Columbia, 1975. Very Good 3LP Gatefold ... $29.99
A great live Santana set, recorded in Japan in '73 and never released on vinyl in the US! The band here is at their peak, and this set features a nice large lineup that includes Tom Coster, Richard Kermode, Doug Rauch, Armando Peraza, Jose Chepito Areas and Michael Shreve, plus Leon Thomas on ... (Rock, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing in the fold-out cover, including the printed inner sleeves and inserts.)
Cha Cha Rhythm Boys —
Best Of The Lot ... LP Fiesta, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
We've never known anything about these guys other than their few albums for the Fiesta label, but they're a great little combo with a heavy piano sound! The record is really nice – spare piano, bass, and percussion – laid out over cha cha rhythms that are very to the point, and never ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Tito Rodriguez —
Let's Do The Bossa Nova! ... LP United Artists, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Very cool album that has Tito leaving his more traditional Afro Cuban groove for a more Brazilian one. Tito and band do some nicely groovy versions of bossa standards and more obscure material – including "Otra Vez", "Doralice", "O Pato", "Un Abraco No ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has light surface wear.)
Willie Colon & Hector Lavoe —
Vigilante (remastered edition) ... CD Fania, 1983. Used ... $13.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Willie Colon —
Corazon Guerrero ... CD Fania, 1982. Used ... $4.99
Warmly romantic salsa from Willie Colon – a record that really has him sweetening up his image from the harder style of his "bad boy" years, yet which also still retains all the depth and soul that makes his work so great! The orchestrations here are quite full – and feature ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Wayne Gorbea Y Su Conjunto Salsa —
La Salsa Y Charanga Con Wayne Gorbea ... CD Disco International, Late 70s. Used ... $16.99
A salsa dura classic from Wayne Gorbea – an early gem recorded with his Conjunto Salsa group, and one that's done in a very hard sound! The music's nicely rhythmic and very focused on the instrumental work of the combo – a lineup that includes Gorbea on piano, Ruben Borgas on timbales, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Rear tray card has a light crease.)
Cheo Feliciano —
Una Voz Mil Recuerdos ... CD RMM, 1999. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print. Small drill hole through rear case.)
Celia Cruz & Sonora Matancera —
La Guarachera De Cuba ... CD Tumbao (Spain), Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
Nice CD that brings together 20 of Celia Cruz' early recordings with the legendary Sonora Mantancera. All tracks were recorded in Havana between 1950 and 1953, and titles include "Agua Pa Mi", "Cao Cao, Mani Picao", "Bonco", "Quede Zaina", "La ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sonora Matancera —
40 Anos De La Sonora Matancera Vol II ... LP Seeco, 1989. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Anniversary album for Sonora Matancera featuring some of their earlier tracks, and a mix of Guarachas and Boleros. Cuts include "El Gallo", "Nocturnando", "Que Dichoso Es", and "Despues Que Pasas". LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Instrumental Tangos Of The Golden Age ... CD Harlequin, 1920s/1930s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
El Gran Combo —
Los Nenes Sicodelicos ... LP Gema, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $34.99
Maybe not as all-out psychedelic as you'd expect from the title and cover – but nonetheless, a really memorable late 60s album from El Gran Combo! The set's got the group hitting some of their Latin Soul modes at times – a clear direction for their psychedelic impulses – changing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy yellow label pressing!)
Cabrerita Y Sus Ideas —
Sobre Salsa ... LP Alegre, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A mad little album put together by producer Joe Cain – and featuring the Ideas group of trumpeter Cabrerita! Cabby's got a sound that's pretty full-on – often blowing for all he's worth, and really taking things over the top of the tunes. The album's got one 6 minute descarga number ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alegre All Stars —
Lost & Found – Vol 3 ... LP Alegre, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
This legendary 3rd recording by the Alegre All Stars was purportedly lost in the subway for years (the story is told in a comic on the cover of the LP). And although the story was just a gimmick by the label owner to originally create some hype about the album, it was well worth all the worry. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy blue label pressing!)
Bobby Rodriguez —
Force Of The 80's ... LP Vaya, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Bobby Rodriguez lays down some hard Puerto Rican salsa, with good production by Louie Ramirez, and some hot trumpet playing by Willie Rodriguez. With the cuts "New York State of Mind", "Hipocresia", "Virgencita", and "Ese Soy Yo". LP, Vinyl record album
George Maysonet —
George Maysonet & Charanga America ... LP El Sonido, 1978. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Titles include "Bertalina", "Charanga America", "Ayudame San Antonio", "Canandonga", "Ya Llego", and "Somos Los Que Estamos". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Los Van Van —
Van Van – Coleccion Musica Tropical De Cuba ... LP Discos NCL (Mexico), 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Titles include "Te Traigo", "Una Vieja Tonada", "Si Mami Se Va", "Por Que Lo Haces Tu", "No Digas Que No Compadre", "Dale Dos", and "Resuelve". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, and a bit of tape on the edges.)
Septeto Nacional —
Septeto Nacional De Ignacio Pineiro ... LP Areito (Cuba), 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Compay Gallo", "Palomo", "Soy De Matanzas", "Todo En Conjunto", "Las Cuatro Palomas", "Por Que Guardas Rencor", "La Mujer De Antonio", "El Viandero", and "Noche De Conga". LP, Vinyl record album
Foto Rodriguez Y Su Orquesta La Unica —
Te Voy A Conquistar ... LP Foto Rodriguez, 1989. Near Mint- ... $18.99
Features lead vocals from Jorge Piro Rivera and Eric Linares – on titles that include "La Gotera", "Mi Barrio Duerme", "Esta Noche Te Voy A Estrenar", "Quiero Perderme Contigo", "El Carriel", "Fui La Carnada", and "Quiero Dormir ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sonora Matancera —
Baile Con La Sonora Matancera ... LP Palladium (Spain), Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $12.99
Titles include "Que Linda", "Canonazo", "En El Bajio", "Este Cha Cha Cha", "Mi Redencion", "Cuartito 22", "Las Muchachas", and "Por Que Te Empenas En Decir". LP, Vinyl record album
Cachao/Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5LP ... $99.99 114.99
An incredible collection of records – a series of albums that forever changed the sound of Latin music around the world! These five sets were all cooked up in the changing Cuban scene at the start of the 60s – where musicians were getting looser and freer, with a sound that was quite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Cuban Jam Sessions (5CD set) ... CD 53.99(Pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI – cut from the analog masters!)
Arsenio Rodriguez —
Arsenio Dice...Arsenio Says/Tico/Blues Interactions (Japan), 1963/1968. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful album by the famous Cuban guitarist and tres player Arsenio Rodriguez – one recorded during the late 60's, with a sound that's very different than a lot of the other older albums of his that are available! Arsenio's sound is right up front, and he's backed by some nice late 60's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Xavier Cugat —
Rhumba With Cugat (10 inch LP) ... LP Columbia, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Titles include "Cachita", "Acercate Mas", "Negra Leono", "La Cumparsa", and "Duerme". LP, Vinyl record album
Xavier Cugat —
Your Dance Date With Xavier Cugat (10 inch LP) ... LP Columbia, 1952. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Titles include "I Am A Bum", "Para Que", "Night Must Fall", "Cariberia", "Si Si Si Senor", and "Rio La Yagua". LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Cuba Sextet —
Hangin' Out/Tico, Mid 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Great Joe Cuba set from the mid 60's. This one was recorded slightly before Joe hit it big with his Latin soul hit "Bang Bang", and the sound's a mix of Latin jazz and tracks that have more of a Latin soul sound. The lineup includes the classic sextet, and tracks include "Oye ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
Dolores Vargas —
La Terremoto – Anana Funk Hip – 1970 to 1975 ... LP Pharaway Sounds (Spain), Early 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
Fierce Spanish funk from the 70s – served up here by the wild female singer Dolores Vargas! The style here is maybe a bit different than what you might be used to if you only know American soul – but there's plenty of heavy basslines, tight horns, and funky drums – all to serve ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Morena Y Clara —
No Llores Mas ... LP Pharaway Sounds (Spain), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $13.99
Funky gipsy grooves from 70s Spain – served up by a pair of sweet female singers, and plenty of fuzz guitar as well! The duo have a sound that's almost more sinister than you'd expect – singing together with this buzzing edge, and set to rhythms that are often pretty funky – in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Trigal —
Baila Mi Rumba ... LP Belter/Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1977. New Copy ... $13.99
A totally cool trio from the 70s Spanish scene – one who have Andalusian roots, but work here in a sweet mix of funk and soul! The group trade vocals back and forth in a very cool way – two guys and one gal, really sounding like even more than that as they sing – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Opa —
Back Home – The Lost 1975 Sessions (plus bonus track) ... CD Lion, 1972/1975. New Copy ... $6.99
Wicked funky fusion from Opa – with loads of great electric moments! Although originally from Uruguay, Opa are best known for their Brazilian-tinged albums on Fantasy during the mid 70s, but this album presents the group in the years before that time – working in a style that's rougher ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
La Sonora Matancera —
50 Anos De La Sonora Matancera ... LP Seeco, Late 40s/1950s/1975. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Barretto —
El Hijo De Obatala/Fania, 1974. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Jose Curbelo —
Hiss-ing Cha Cha Cha/Fiesta, 1955. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ramon Marquez —
Lessons In Cha Cha Cha/Fiesta, Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tito Puente —
Timbal & Bongo/RCA, Mid 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Jose Fajardo —
El Paso De Encarnacion/Discos Columbia, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Randy Carlos —
Monkey's Guapacha/Fiesta, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Monchito & His Mambo Royals —
Suavecito/Fiesta, 1954. Very Good+ ... $8.99
Roberto Firpo Y Su Cuarteto —
Alma De Bohemio ... CD El Bandoneon (Spain), Late 30s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Terrace —
Home Of Boogaloo ... CD Tower/Universal (Japan), 1968. New Copy ... $13.99
One of the coolest, grooviest albums of Latin Soul you could ever hope to find – one of the few records ever from the great Ray Terrace – and a set that goes even beyond some of the similar sides on Tico or Fania at the time! Ray's groove here is totally wonderful – upbeat, ... read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Orlando Contreras —
Este Es Contreras ... LP Maype, Late 60s. Very Good ... $8.99
Titles include "En Un Beso La Vida", "Por Un Punao De Oro", "Donde Tu Iras", "Por Borracha", "Muerto En Vida", and "Sin Egoismo". LP, Vinyl record album
(White label with black print. Opening edge has some light wear, and cover has a small bit of pen in the corner.)
La Playa Sextet —
La Playa Sextet Plays La Playa Favorites ... LP Mardi Gras, Early 60s. Very Good ... $34.99
Titles include "Feeding The Chickens", "El Negrito Del Batey", "Comaguey", "Salta Perico", "Mexican Fantasy", "Luna Yumurina", "Papa Montero", and "Marijuana". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing. Cover has tape on the seams.)
Orquestra Batachanga —
La Nueva Tradicion ... LP Sugarloaf, 1982. Very Good ... $23.99
Obscure work from this west coast Latin group – issued on a label that mostly does Brazilian music! Titles include "Que Quieres", "Ochun Y Chango", "Sandonga", "Latinacion", "Sonador", and "Ahora Si Sabroso". LP, Vinyl record album
Marlene —
Explosiva Marlene ... LP Odeon (Brazil), Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ernesto Hill Olvera —
Ernesto Hill Olvera – Y El Organo Que Habla ... LP RCA (Mexico), Late 50s. Very Good ... $7.99
Organ instrumentals, mostly with a mellow, eerie vibe – a bit like Korla Pandit! LP, Vinyl record album
(Top cover seam is split, and cover has some light wear.)
Joe Quijano —
Joe Quijano Presenta A Ray Cruz ... LP Cesta Nueva, 1977. Very Good ... $24.99
The set features work from Charlie Palmieri on piano and Victor Paz on trumpet – and Joe sings a bit, but leaves most of the vocals to Ray Cruz! Titles include "Perdoname", "Camino Verde", "La Salsa Se Impone", "Vas A Perder El Tiempo", "La Salsa ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain on the opening edge, but is fine overall.)
Gilberto Monroig —
Simplemente Una Ilusion ... LP Rumba, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $13.99
Gilberto sings with orchestrations by Radhames Reys Alfau – on titles that include "Penas & Martirios", "Fin De Un Amor", "Una Vez Mas", "Adelante", "Simplemente Una Ilusion", "Llorar Es De Hombre", "Soy De Ti", and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy red label pressing – in great shape!)
Sunny & The Sunliners —
Smile Now, Cry Later ... LP Big Crown, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 20.98
One of the greatest albums ever from Sunny & The Sunliners – a classic set of heartbreaking soul that's the Texas equivalent of the best late 60s harmony styles coming out of Spanish Harlem or East LA! The group were a Tex/Mex combo at their core, but on a handful of records like this, ... (Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000!)
Felix Del Rosario —
Mi Gran Sufrir ... LP Discolando, 1976. Sealed ... $34.99
Felix blows here with his Magos Del Ritmo – on titles that include "Ansias De Ti", "Azucon", "La Malchantera", "Oyeme Felix", "Limbo Rock", "La Murcura", and "Yo Soy Asi". LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Colors Of Latin Jazz – Cubop – Where Blistering Bebop Jazz & Red Hot Afro-Cuban rhythms Meet ... CD Concord, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $5.99
11 songs from Poncho Sanchez with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto & the New World Spirit, the Caribbean Jazz Project, Ray Vega, Cal Tjader & Tito Puente. (Funky Compilations, Latin) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
Various —
Colors Of Latin Jazz – From Samba To Bomba – A Eclectic Collection Of Latin & Brazilian Jazz ... CD Concord, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $4.99
Music from Trio Da Paz, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Mongo Santamaria, Manfredo Fest, Pete Escovedo, Cal Tjader, Hendrik Meurkens, Tania Maria, Ray Barretto & more. (Funky Compilations, Latin) CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Ricardo Ray Introduces Bobby Cruz – A Go Go Go ... LP Fonseca, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the best 60s albums by this hip Puerto Rican duo! The notes say that this is Bobby's "mod" album – and the tracks are a great mix of lively boogaloo tracks, Latin jazz jammers, and a few mellower numbers. Latin Soul tracks include "El Sencerro Shingaling", "Sh ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original pressing – nice and clean overall.)
Justi Barreto —
Santeria – Toques Y Cantos ... LP Gema, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $23.99
The real deal – "interpretados por autenticos Santeros"! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape on the seams, and a small rip on the front.)
Mariano Merceron —
Mariano Merceron Vol 1 ... LP RCA (Mexico), Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Titles include "Arriba Mi Cuate", "Hola Profesor", "Oye Compadre", "Me Gustas", "Myrta Y Jose", "Rumbo Perdido", and "El Rilicario". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a few small bits of tape on the back, but is great overall!)
Omara Portuondo —
Flor De Amor ... CD Nonesuch, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, penmark through barcode.)
Adalberto Alvarez Y Su Son —
Respeto Pa' Los Mayores ... CD Bis (Cuba), 2013. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Machito —
Kenya ... LP Roulette, Late 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A real corker from Machito – a set that's got a lot more bite and earthy fire than some of his other albums of the 50s – as you might be able to guess from the cover and the title! The record definitely lives up to the Afro-Cuban promise on the front – thanks to very hip ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with a deep groove and the multicolored bar logo.)
Ed Fast & Conga Bop —
Do Or Die ... CD Ed Fast, 2015. Used ... $5.99
El Afrocombo —
Best Of El Afrocombo ... CD Rareza (Colombia), 1970s. Used ... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orlando Contreras —
Esta Tu Cancion ... LP Teca, Early 70s. Very Good ... $8.99
Titles include "Ay Carino", "Papeles", "Necesito Pensar", "Honey", "Somos Diferentes Vanidad", and "Esta Tu Cancion". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light tape on the top seam.)
El Gran Combo —
Tu Querias Boogaloo? – Toma Boogaloo!/Gema, Late 60s. Very Good ... $34.99
El Gran Combo are well known for their work in many styles – but it's their boogaloo work that really sends us, and this album's full of boogaloo tracks! The group's at their best in the format – tight, hard, and lean – and although their take on boogaloo is a bit different than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Ray Barretto —
Rican/Fania, 1979. Very Good ... $14.99
A great album of salsa tracks recorded at the end of the 70s – when Ray was returning to the scene after a prolonged hand injury kept him out of music for a while. Despite this time off, though, Ray's in top top form – coming back to basics with a really heavy groove, picking up right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sunrise label pressing. Cover has a gold stereo sticker on the front.)
Various —
Down Mexico Way ... LP Tico, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $19.99
One of the more unusual early releases on Tico – with titles that include "Tu Y Las Nubes", "Amor Del Alma", "Cuatro Caminos", "Cuando El Destino", "Serenata Hausteca", "Ella", and "Tu Recuerdo Y Yo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has light fading on the edge, but is nice overall.)
Marvin Santiago —
Fuego A La Jicotea ... LP TH, 1980. Very Good ... $15.99
Features arrangements by Jorge Millet – and titles that include "La Picua", "Fuego A La Jicoteca", "Sonero", "Me Mata O Lo Mato", "El Mangoneo", "Vasos En Colores", and "Cuando No Te Acuerdes". LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Loco —
Mambo Moods ... LP Tico, Late 50s. Very Good ... $24.99
Seemed like Joe was always in a mambo mood at the time he was making these sides for Tico – but that's A-OK with us, as the record's a corker – tight little grooves in Joe's best percussion/piano format! A few tracks even have some vibes, which makes for a nice sound – and titles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear, but no splits and is nice overall.)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
El Bestial Sonido ... LP Vaya, 1971. Very Good ... $19.99
One of the real standouts in the career of Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz – a record of incredible tightness, and one that set a whole new level for Puerto Rican salsa in the 70s! There's still a few traces here of the Latin Soul years – sometimes in the rhythms, at other times in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available El Bestial Sonido (remastered edition) ... CD 16.99
Tito Puente —
Mambo With Me ... LP Tico, 1959. Very Good ... $24.99
Firey 50's mambo tracks by Tito – nicely jazzy, and with hard heavy percussion driving the whole thing along. This one's super-rare on vinyl, and it's one of the many great lost Tito albums currently being reissued. Titles include "Mambo Suavecito", "Esto Es Coco", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing with deep groove – nice and clean overall! Cover has light tape on one seam.)
Macondo —
Macondo ... LP Atlantic, 1972. Very Good ... $3.99
A blend of soulful styles from the mighty Macondo! This self-titled set is pretty hip batch of tracks – sort of a mixture of early 70s LA Latin funk, with some lighter elements of Brazilian music, possibly added into the record by Claudio Slon, who produced the set for Sergio Mendes. The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a sloppy cutout notch and some light wear.)
Eddie Palmieri —
Unfinished Masterpiece ... LP Coco, 1975. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Eddie Palmieri's work for the Coco label is some of his best of the 70s, and this album is no exception – and while the title may call the record "unfinished", it sounds pretty darn well done to our ears – far better than most other Latin sides of the time! The album includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Off white label pressing with red text. Label has a few light notes in pen, and cover has some light wear.)
TNT Orchestra —
Together ... LP Disco International, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
Surprisingly nice album that has Tito Ramos and Tony Rojas reuniting in a crackling session of 70s salsa that mixes English and Spanish lyrics, both with the kind of soul that the band was famous for in the 60s. Tracks include "Hello My Love", "Los TNT", "La Mujer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Shrinkwrap has a few tears.)
Tito Puente —
Mucho Puente – Plenty Puente ... LP Tico, 1964. Very Good ... $23.99
Great stuff from Tito's best period – when he was really grooving along nicely, and before he got so up and angry at the Latin Soul generation! Titles include "New Guaguanco", "Sin Nada", "El Conquistador", "A Noro Morales", and "Ban Ban ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(60s pressing – nice and clean, but the record does have some pressing bumps, which can cause the occasional light, low bump in the background. Cover is great.)
Azuquita y Su Orquesta —
Pura Salsa – Azuquita Y Su Orquesta Melao ... LP Vaya, 1975. Very Good ... $49.99
A killer salsa session from the 70's – and a great blend of electric and acoustic Latin! Azuquita's on vocals, but the band is the real star here – as it features arrangements and reed playing by the great Mauricio Smith, plus great sidemen like Louie Ramirez, Joe Beck, Kako, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Beny More —
Asi Es Beny ... LP Discuba, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
Beny More's a hell of a singer – one of the strongest voices of his generation, and an artist who can sound especially strong on an upbeat number! More's got a way of stretching out and inflecting his vocals that was a huge inspiration on the Latin Soul and salsa generations to come – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape along the bottom seam and some aging.)
Joey Pastrana —
Joey In PR ... LP Cotique, Late 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
The PR in the title is Puerto Rico – Joey's home before his days in the New York scene, and a country that's really referenced heavily in the cooking salsa feel of the album! In fact, there's a sound here that's really a few years ahead of the rest of the New York scene – a little more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. NOTE: the record has a missing edge chip, and starts right at the music – but the rest is great. Cover has a cutout hole in the corner.)
Cheo Feliciano —
Anacaona/Vaya, 1972. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Malo —
Latin Bugaloo – Warner Brothers Singles ... CD Warner/Omnivore, Early 70s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.98
Legendary Latin Soul & funk from Malo – all the Bay Area combo's original singles for Warner in the early 70s, A- & B-sides, together for the first time – focusing on the group at it's fastest-paced and most exhilarating! Malo's sweet blend of Latin, jazz, funk, and rock really ... read more CD
Perez Prado/RCA, 1951. Very Good+ ... $19.99
