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. Rare Mexican Stereo issue. Jacket open but still in original shrink. 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, Gema Records. USA release, no date. Early 1960s classic vintage Cuban material with Rolando La'serie with Orquesta de Porfi Jimenez. 12 tracks including: El Muerto Vivo; Te Veo Luego; Amalia Rosa; Bandolera; Obsesion; Mosaico Guapachoso No. 1; Cuando Me Vio Llorar; Ahora, Que?; Sabor a Nada; Dificilmente; Manos Arriba; En la Cantina. Jacket open but still in shrink. Record label: Gema Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM1170lpg3005 ---L
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, Buddah Records. USA release no date. Fine example of 1970s salsa. Accomplished singer Adalberto Santiago who previously sang with Ray Barretto, Tipica '73, and Los Kimbos. Material is salsa dura, guaguanco, son montuno etc. Produced by Ray Santos, Arrangements by Ray Santos; Javier Fernandez and others. 8 tracks including: Mas Sabroso; Echate Pa'Alla; Los Cabezones; Esposa y una Querida; El Borrachon; Firme; Camino a Casa Donato; Cumbia Colombiana. Light scratch on vinyl not affecting play. Record label: Buddah Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM599tblp011 ---S
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
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Panart Records. USA release no date. Memories of Havana. Classic 1950s Cuban and Afro-Cuban big band with vocals by Carlos Diaz. Record label is the Panart dull black with silver text. 12 tracks including: Rumba blanca; Bruca manigua; Cachita; La cachimba de San Juan; Con su bata de olla; Jose Isabel; Dolor cobarde; Rumba tambah; Cuando vuelvas a quererme; La negra Leonor. Both jacket and record in superb condition. Record label: Panart Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM571lp3067 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Arieto Records. Cuban release no date. Recorded in Cuba. Cuban compilation of classic late 1950s early 1960s instrumental big band music, mambo, chachachas bolero etc. Orchestras include: Pedro Justiz (Peruchin); Generoso Jimenez; Rafael Somavilla; Guzman; Baro. No musician credits but obviously the cream of the Cuban big bands. 12 tracks including: Noche Cubana; Candilejas; Lagrimas Negras; Barlovento; Besame Mucho; Ay, Ay, Ay; Hasta Manana Vida Mia; Cachito; Alma Llanera; Para Vigo Me Voy; Cachita; Continental. Record label: Arieto Records. Cuba Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM570lpa1024 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, CHB Records. USA release no date. Very rare album of authentic Cuban Santeria cult drumming. Scant information on jacket other than track listing. 10 tracks including: Elegua; Oggun; Yemaya; Chango; Ochun; Obatala; Oya; Ochosi; Babalu Aye; Elegua. Record label: CHB Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM489chb417 ---R