Format: Vinyl Record LP, Le-Chant-Du-Monde Records. France release from 1983. Latin and Afro Cuban music vinyl record LP release from percussionist Guem. 8 tracks. Jacket has small tear on open edge. Record label: Le-Chant-Du-Monde Records. France Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM3824ldx74789 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Antilles Records. USA release from 1987. Latin music vinyl record LP release from Cuban percussionist Daniel Ponce. Gold promo stamp on front of jacket. Some wear to jacket, also one saw cut on spine. 6 tracks. Record label: Antilles Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM38087906311 ---P
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Orfeon Records. Mexico release, no date. Very rare issue from Mexico, housed in a gatefold jacket. This is most likely the original issue of this classic Afro-Cuban recording, circa 1950s or 1960s. Classic African and Cuban music from Giraldo Rodriguez and his Tambores Bata. 12 tracks. Jacket open but still in original shrink. A 13 page appreciation of this LP is available as a pdf upon request. Record label: Orfeon Records. Mexico Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM2292lplab08 ---R
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Time Records. USA release no date. Modern re-issue of classic 1960 recording session led by Joe Cain. Salsa and Cuban jazz from some big names of the period including Cachao, Clark Terry, Marcelino Valdes and others. 12 tracks. Jacket open but still in original shrink. Record label: Time Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM1603s2123 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, World-Record-Club Records. UK release no date. A 1960s(?) release with flipback jacket. George Shearing on the piano with Dakota Staton on vocals with an all star band backing. Musicians include: George Shearing - piano; Dakota Staton - vocals; Al McKibbon - bass; Armando Peraza - bongos, congas; Bill Clark - drums; Toots Thielemans - guitar, harmonica - Willie Bobo - timbales; Johnny Rae - vibraphone. 11 tracks including: Autumn In New York; Strange; Confessin't The Blues; Yesterdays; Out Of This World; Goodnight,My Love; Moonray; Cuban Carnival; Blues In My Heart; Midnight On Cloud 69; The Man I Love. Record label: World-Record-Club Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM1115tp196 ---S
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Seeco Records. USA release no date. Silvestre Mendez: El Rey del Ritmo Afro-Cubano. Original mono 1960s(?) Afro Cuban Santeria tracks performed by Silvestre and small combo with heavy percussion. Record label is black with silver print. 12 tracks including: Nueva Oriza; Ven Fransciso; Malambo; Cabiosele Chango; Obanlaese; La Tumba Soy Yo; A Bailar Oriza; No Vayas A La Rumba; Baba; Ye Ma Ya; Africa; Laye Laye. Record label: Seeco Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM948celp426 ---S
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Kim Records. USA release from 1984. Original soundtrack to the movie by Jorge Ulla. Guaguasi: The tale of a bittersweet romance unfolding to a backdrop of the Cuban revolution. Music composed and conducted by Chico O'Farrill. A mix of more Afro-Cuban pieces and mood music on violins etc. 13 tracks including: Guaguasi; Yelan; Havana For The Tourists; Havana 59; Guarapo Y Chocolate and others. Jacket has thick tape (white and blue) on edges. Record label: Kim Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM620k746 ---O
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Okeh Records. Mexican release from 1967. LP of big band Afro-Cuban jazz and mambos etc. 12 tracks including: Pa' Todo El Ano; El Rancho Grande; Echame A Mi La Culpa; La Feria De La Flores; Tu, Solo Tu; Mexico Lindo; El Abandonado; Adios Mariquita Linda; Cucurrucucu Palmoa; Ay! Carino. Jacket has clear tape on edge corners, also some light wear. Record label: Okeh Records. Mexico Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM576okl10169 ---O
Latin Music LP
Chombo Silva - Los Hits de Manzanero En El Saxofon De Chombo Silva (LPG-3067)
GBP 45.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Gema Records. USA release, stereo, no date. Rare 1960s release and surprisingly Chombo Silva's only solo release. Cuban born Chombo Silva interprets 10 songs by the famous composer Armando Manzanero. Musicians include: Chombo Silva on saxophone and violin; Sonny Osacar (Sonny Bravo) on piano; Bobby Rodriguez on bass; Freddy Rodriguez on guitar; Mike Collazo on drums; Marcelino Guerra on conga. 10 tracks including: Esta Tarde Vi Llover; No; Parece Que Fue Ayer; Contigo Aprendi; Aquel Senor; Somos Novios; Adoro; Solo Para Ti; Cuando Estoy Contigo; Mia. Jacket open but still in shrink, some shelf wear, name written on back. Record label: Gema Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM426lpg3067 ---S
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Oliva-Cantu Records. USA release from 1980. Gatefold jacket issue with musical Arrangements by Jorge Calandrelli. Cuban born popular salsa singer who is is recognized throughout the world as the creator of the Miami Sound, a unique fusion of Cuban music, rock, jazz, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. 8 tracks including: El Collar de Clodomiro; Palomita Paloma; Honky Funk; Juan Salvador Gaviota; Que Sera de Nuestro Amor; Anorandote, Extranandote; Ella; Cancion De Despedida. Jacket has some light staining and a little wear. Record label: Oliva-Cantu Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM418ooc214 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fania Records. Fania Records, USA release from 1979. Cuban born sonero Justo Betancourt who moved to New York in the early 1960s and achieved success singing with various salsa bands. This LP was produced by Louie Ramirez; the recording director is Ray Santos. 8 tracks including: Yo Sin Ti, Como Selva, La Realidad, Asi Lo Entiendo, Que Mas Quieres De Mi, Mi Lolelolay, Vivir, Saguate Cumbia. Jacket open but still in shrink. Record label: Fania Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM259jm00553 ---B
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Dot Records. Released on the DOT Records label, Holywood California. George Hernandez at his peak, 1950s Cuban big band style music with Lita Baron and Bobby Ramos on vocals. Cuban born Senor Hernandez directs a dynamic, vital aggregation typical of Cuban popular music exposition at its modern best. The attack of the brass and rhythm is something at which AngloSaxon ears may marvel once again... 12 tracks including: El Conde y la Condesa, Quimbombo, Noche de Ronda, Golden Moon, Las Cuarentonas, Rapsodia De Cueros, Domitila, Batacha, Love For Love, Tropicale, Oye Mulata, From This Moment On/ El Cumbanchero. Lovely clean copy with some great dance music. Record label: Dot Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM208dlp25179 ---H