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, TH-Top-Hits Records. USA release from 1980. Salsa dance music from Puerto Rican band, vocals by Pipo Pica; Rafael Lopez; Cheo Quinones, Arrangements by Louis Garcia; Luis Quevedo. 8 tracks including: Sentimiento Borincano; Me Hablaron Que; Silbando; Crecera; Voto Campesino; Testigos Seran; Luchare; Tropical Jungle (Instrumental). Record label: TH-Top-Hits Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM578tham2117 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, MGM Records. USA release, no date. Piano playing Jose Melis is orchestra. 12 tracks. Jacket has a some wear and tear. Record label: MGM Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM500e3527 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Gayo Records. USA release from 1989. Sealed mint copy. Salsa music from one half of Raul Y Hansel, with a band that includes Cachao Lopez on bass. Musicians include: Jesus 'El Nino' - Piano; Israel 'Cachao' Lopez - Bass; Jesus 'El Nino' and Gerardo Pena - Flute; Edwin Bonilla - Timbales; Rigoberto 'Rigo' Herrera - Tumbadora; Eduardo 'Bongo' Torres - Guiro; Jose Gomez - Violines; Jesus 'El Nino' - Tres; Leonardo 'Leny 'Timor - Trumpet; Jesus 'Chuchi' Jorge - Trombone; Gerardo Pena - Sax. 7 tracks including: Vida Absurda; Espiritu Burlon; Escuchame; Ay Mama/El Guayabero; Si Algun Dia; El Jamonero Del Capitan; Que Vienes A Buscar; Potpourri (Calypso) Day-0, Matilda, Calypso Charangueando. Mint copy. Record label: Gayo Records. USA Grade: Vinyl M, Jacket M Stock: 1. Item: RM460gpilp11 ---R
Format: Vinyl Record LP, TH-Top-Hits Records. USA release from 1982. Merengue from Freddy Kenton and his band, musical direction by Dioni Fernandez. 9 tracks including: Guayando Guayando; Quiero mas Maiz; Una noche Mas; El Crucigrama; Oh la-La; La Gorra; Las Parejas; Con el Ojo Abierto; El Colillero. Jacket open but still in shrink, some minor wear to open edge. Record label: TH-Top-Hits Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM422tham2192 ---K
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Perico Records. USA release from 1984. Renowned Puerto Rican Trumpet player and band leader Perico Ortiz, with Roberto Lugo on lead vocals. 7 tracks including: Isleno; Ay Bendito; Mi Companera De Chilingui; Soy Antillano; Desde Lo Alto; Julian Desaparecio; Perico Te Invita. Record label: Perico Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM417pr340 ---O
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Messidor Records. German release from 1986, with printed inner sleeve. Renowned Puerto Rican Trumpet player and band leader Perico Ortiz, with Domingo Quinones on lead vocals. 7 tracks including: Pueblo, Pueblo; Pueblo Divino; Fista Panola; In Tradition; Tu No Lo Creas; Perdido; Son Cosas De Pueblo. Jacket has some wear. Record label: Messidor Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM416115947 ---O
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Velvet Records. Velvet Records release from Venezuela, 1985. With singer Luis Felipe Gonzalez, musical direction by Nelson Gonzalez. 8 tracks including: Buscando Tu Amor, La Guarachita, Beethoven Y Chopin, Sombras Del Ayer, Estrella Pecadora, Papel En Blanco, Franca. Jacket open but still in shrink (tight). Record label: Velvet Records. Venezuela Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM189lpv2101 ---N
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fania Records. Fania Records release from 1978. Swinging charanga outfit led by pianist, Arranger, composer Willie Ellis and produced by Louie Ramirez. Musicians include: Gonzalo Fernandez, Mauricio Smith on flute, George Maysonet on conga, Ray Maldonado on trumpet and others. 9 tracks including: Salud Dinero Y Amor, Para Ti Juventud, Salsa Novel and others. Jacket jacket open but still in shrink. Record label: Fania Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM171jm00520 ---N
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Sonodisc Records. French issue on the Sono Disc label of a 1984 LP originally on Fania. Arrangements by Jose Fajardo, Paquito pastor, Felix Legarretta, vocals by Eddy Valdes, Cali Aleman. 8 tracks including: San Isidro, Te Provoca, La Yegua Joven, Danzonete A La Mode and others. Record label: Sonodisc Records. France Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM170sd15 ---F
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Mercury Records. Released on Mercury Records USA. Havana born Jose Melis was a well-loved personality and pianist whose Cuban accent endeared him to many fans. He was bandleader for Jack Paar's 'Tonight' show from 1957 to 1962 in the US. 12 tracks including: In A Little Spanish Town, Quita Quita, Maracas In Caracas, Joshua's Samba, Vamos Vamos. Record label: Mercury Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM164mg20275 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melao Records. Melao Records, USA, 1980 release. Recorded in new York with musical direction by Jose Febles. 9 tracks including: Azucar a Granel!, Al Son Mayor, Perfidia, Hechame A Mi La Culpa, Estas En Mi Corazon, Hipocresia, Solo Importas Tu, Siempre Te Vas, Negrita. Jacket has has been neatly taped along all edges. Record label: Melao Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM113ca218 ---A