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Johnny Ventura - El Sueno (LP)
Combo RCSLP 2028, 1982 Dominican Rep Great salsa and merengue recording by the Dominican crooner Johnny Ventura famed worldwide for his intensity and pace. Listen to El Pigue for an idea of the style, Original 1st pressing on the rare Santo Domingo Combo...
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Johnny Ventura - Classic (LP)
Orion 935 0018, 1981 Ecuador Great live recording by the merengue gone salsa matsermind, Johnny Ventury. Never seen this album before, on the tiny Ecuadorian label Orion but it is packed with heat. Strong wear to cover but vinyl is pretty clean.
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Azymuth - Carnival (7")
Milestone Records M-308, 1977 United States Essential dancefloor item. Jazz funk of the finest kind, recorded in Brazil. Would not leave the house without it. Crispy clean US original on Milestone.
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Ray Barretto - Al ver Sus Campos / Ya Vez (7")
Fania 858, 1979 United States Late seventies Fania recording from Mr Barretto but despite the late recording date, somehow the master keeps the pace and creates another fine mover perfect for the floor. Fania 45 in original sleeve, all in top cond...
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Fania All Stars - Salsa (LP)
Intercord INT 146 500 , 1974 Germany This is the German pressing of Latin Soul Rock with unique cover art. Crackin latino funk from the All Stars joined by Manu Dibango, Santana, Billy Cobham and Jan Hammer. When I listen to this album I can not help wis...
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Cal Tjader - A Fuego Vivo (LP)
Concord Jazz CJP-176 , 1982 United States Slept on 80s latin killer from Cal Tjader. Cover indicated fire and trust me there is plenty of heat on this one. Poncho Con Dos Amigos is 6 min of pure percussion and bongo battle plus there is a solid cover fo Coltr...
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Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Fool On The Hill (LP)
A&M 212 058 , 1969 Germany This is their best recording in my books, with Upa Neguinho, Festa and Casa Forte just a few of the highlights. Gatefold cover and wax in lovely EX condition. Let the party begin....
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LaSo - LaSo (LP)
MCA 2247, 1977 United States Joe Bataan caribbean disco project that I rate highly thanks to the dancefloor friendly version of Stevie's Another Star and the Fania salsa heat in Puerto Rico Me Llama. US original with vinyl in perfect condition, c...
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Los Van Van - Cronicas (LP)
Areito LD-4596, 1989 Cuba Nice midtempo salsa on this Cuban original from Juan Formell and crew. I like the way Los Van Van adds synth to their traditional style. Fits perfect in disco as well as latin mixes. Check out Cuatro Anos De Ausencia ...
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Vicente Rojas - Ilusiones (LP)
Areito LD-4533, 1989 Cuba Recorded in '89 there is a lot of synth influences so should appeal to both latin as well as disco fans. Vicente Rojas records are always hard to find and this one is no different. VG/VG- copy that plays with moderate...
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Various - El Pure Ritmo De Havana Club (LP)
Areito LD 4436, 1987 Cuba Another quality Areito compilation with lots of heat for the dancefloor. Made to promote Cuban music abroad and it does what it promisses with spins by Grupo Afrocuba, Los Van Van, Gloria Latina and Orquestra Reve. To...
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Mongo Santamaria - Images (LP)
Vaya JMVS-92, 1980 France Spotless copy of this underrated jazzed afro cuban Mongo Santamaria piece. He is joined by many of the same talents that appeared on his Red Hot album from the year before. Lots of action for the dancefloor and some m...
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Malo - Ascencion (LP)
Warner Bros K 56033, 1974 United Kingdom Very funky affair by afro latin funk rockers Malo lead by Jorge Santana's groovy guitar. Should appeal to latin jazz as well as funk heads alike. UK original from '74 in EX condition, cover with cut-out.
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Massada - Astaganaga (LP)
Polydor 2374 142 , 1978 Germany Still a little slept on latino funk debut by Massada out of Holland. The album holds a handful of really solid spins including Nena and the lovely Beautiful Beimbau. This is a particular rare copy with alternate cover...
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Ray Barretto - Tomorrow: Barretto Live (LP)
Messidor 15948, 1986 Germany Fantastic double slap of hard pumping salsa and latin funk from Mr Barretto recorded live in New York. Guests include Tito Puente, Oscar Hernandez, Ruben Blades etc... I love the b-boy head nodding beats of Slo Flo bu...
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Yolandita Monge - Te Llevo Conmigo (7")
Coco Records CFF5042, 1975 United States Super rare Puerto Rican freakbeat on Coco Records out of New York. Solid drum work. Beautiful stock copy in Coco company sleeve.
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Louie Ramirez - Salsa / Latin Rhapsody (7")
Cotique C 275, 1975 United States Cracking double sider from always popular Louie Ramirez. The 12inch changes hands for several hundred dollars but you get the full 6:39 min on the 45 as well. Latin Rhapsody is equally good. Cotique original with a fa...
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Willie Colon & Mon Rivera - Tinguilikitin (7")
Vaya V5108, 1976 United States Brilliant Fania collaboration on seldom seen Vaya 45. Both sides are good with Pena De Amor and Tinguilikitin, quality NYC latin grooves.
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Charlie Byrd - Latin Bird (LP)
Milestone M-47005 , 1973 United States Nice latin set by the famous guitarist Charlie Byrd joined by Keter Betts on bass and Bill Reichenbach on percussion. Strong appeal for brazil, jazz as well as latin collectors. Perfect condition US original double al...
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Astor Piazzolla - Live In Wien Vol. 1 (LP)
Messidor 115916, 1984 Germany World renowned accordionist Astor Piazzolla with a great jazzed up live set from Vienna. Obviousy influenced by Tango but again he was never shy of exploring different directions which comes to show on this quintet re...
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