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Orquestra Ritmo Oriental - La Ritmo Con... (LP)
Siboney LD 338, 1987 United States A fierce Ritmo Oriental salsa piece in spotless condition just does not show up every day. Dancefloor fever guaranteed here with Baila Azudar, Mas No Cabe and Sin Apellidos. A solid mix of Samba, Son and Merengue.
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VA - Understanding Latin Rhythms Vol. I (LP)
Latin Percussion LPV-337, 1974 United States First in the Understanding Latin Rhythms series with Jose Mangual and Carlos Patato Valdez providing the action and trust me there is plenty of it. Serves as a perfect bridge in vinyl mixing both for the latin, funk a...
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VA - Understanding Latin Rhythms Vol. II (LP)
Latin Percussion LPV-422, 1977 United States Second volume in the Understanding Latin Rhythms series with back to back breaks by Charlie Santiago and Nelson Gonzales. Very worthwhile mixing records in the right hands. Perfect shine on this spotless vinyl.
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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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Massada - Pukul Tifa (LP)
Polydor 2374 155 , 1980 Germany Second album release by the Dutch Latino funk unit Massada. The winners here are Impulse of Rhythm and the club favorite Unknown Destination. Near perfect condition but small tear to upper right hand corner.
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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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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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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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Tito Rodriguez - Tropicana (LP)
United Artists 69 116, 196? Germany Mega rare German only UA release with jazzed up Mambo, Salsa and Cha Cha. Backing by members of the later Fania family. Edge wear to cover but vinyl is remarkably clean for a record dating late sixties, graded EX-
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Tito Rodriguez - Amor, Por Favor! (LP)
UA UAS 6426, 1968 United States United Artist deep groove original from 1968 with Tito's expressions of love, latino style. This copy is a VG but as the sixties UA pressing are high-end it plays much better. Cover with heavy wear.
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Tito Rodriguez - Three Loves I Have (LP)
Arcano DKL1 3432, 1978 United States Salsa and boogaloo smasher straight out of NYC. This '78 pressing on Arcano holds huge dancefloor favorites like Cha Cha Cha Para Ti, Asi Asi and Yambere. Cover in shrink but with a fair bit of dirt under it. Quality ...
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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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Various - Los Numero Uno (LP)
Estereo LD VL 8003, 198? Cuba Very rare Cuban compilation with pretty much back to back heat. All killer tracks here with Lino Borges on a fast salsa tip including a long percussion break and it holds the heavy Los Van Van disco spin Eso Que Anda ...
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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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Los Van Van - Al Son Del Caribe (LP)
Areito LD-4431, 1987 Cuba Stunning copy of this Afro Cuban Los Van Van project with two winners in Nosotros Los del Caribe and Calla. Great breakdown on the latter. Light ringwear to cover, vinyl is spotless which is pretty rare for Cuban wax.
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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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Los Van Van - El Negro No Tiene Na (LP)
Areito LD-4497 , 1988 Cuba Cuban Areito recording from always productive Los Van Van. Style here is mostly Son but a few Salsa cuts worthy a spin in the club as well. Vinyl looks VG, but plays VG+ or better.
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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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Kenneth Jenkins - Dba: Success (LP)
Pacific Arts PACB7 133, 1976 United States Rare instrumental jazz funk on tiny Pacific Arts label that mixes everything from latin jazz over rare groove. A very enjoyable listening from start to finish. Pretty seldom seen album.
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Bautista - Bautista (LP)
ABC Records AB 1003 , 1977 United States Wayne Henderson production with Side Effect on backing vocals this is a fantastic album that will appeal to rare groove as well as latin funk DJs. The track Vida is the bomb and makes for a perfect summer spin. Mega r...
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