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El Chicano - Viva Tirado (LP)
MCA MAPS 3122 , 1970 Germany Always in demand and for good reason. Great versions of Cantaloupe Island, Light My Fire, Quiet Village and the smooth latin groover in Viva Tirado lifted by Kid Frost. German original from 1970 with lots of scuffs an...
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El Calefon - Salir Del Agujero (LP)
La Ducha OGT 13, 198? Switzerland Amazing private pressed Swiss latin fusion that surely has not blown up yet. Lots of useful tracks on here but start with the wonderful Quando Lembro making the investment worthwhile any day. Perfect midtempo jazz DJ ...
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Eduardo Zurita - Volumen 7 (LP)
Candil 12 170, 196? Ecuador Rare and collectable album relase by Cumbia pioneer Eduardo Zurita getting serioulsy busy on the organ adding a great afro cuban backing. Some tracks are mixed together in pairs allowing for fascinating tempo changes....
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Eduardo Zurita - Desde La Mitad Del Mundo (LP)
Candil LP 12-117, 1967 United States Debut album by cumbia king Eduardo Zurita. A nice blend of rumbas, cumbias and more with heavy organ grinding solo work. US pressing with cover and disc both in superb EX condition.
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Eddie Santiago - Sigo Atrevido (LP)
TH 102 16089, 1988 Venezuela More goodies by the Venezuelean ladies man on top form. Salsa action from start to finish never taking focus off the bedroom as the end result. Check Insaciable for a feel of the vibes...
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Eddie Santiago - Invasion De La Privacidad (LP)
TH-2575, 1988 United States You got to credit Eddie Santiago for his choice of cover art. Even if you don't like salsa check out his style. Back cover is even better! Musically this is his best with heavy latin vibes for the floor, some samba as...
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Duncan Lamont - Latin All The Way (LP)
Metronome MLP 15242, 196? Germany Very rare latin release by library jazz man Duncan Lamont featuring scat vocals by Barbara Moore. Looks like an all easy listening affair but some pretty upbeat grooves on here as well. Check the jazzy On A Shoestring.
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Duncan Lamont - Latin A Lamont (LP)
Metronome HLP 10197, 1968 Germany Killer upbeat library latin jazz from Duncan Lamont. Big dancefloor tunes in Eruption, Nigh Flight and Madrilenos. A-side has got some scratches causing some clicks but thankfully on the less interesting parts, the b-...
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Don Medardo - 10 Anos De Exitos (LP)
Medarluz LP-10017, 1978 Ecuador Ecuadorian classic with guest features of Kiko Fuents and Gustavo Velasquez. Great blend of Cumbia, Tropicalia and Paseito paves the way. Start with Aguita De Cualquier Cosa for a feel of the vibes.
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Domingo - Latin Rock Salsa (LP)
Taraxacum 6622278, 198? Germany Ultra rare latin / salsa release privately pressed here in Germany. It is one that I would imagine many DJs would deem useful as it holds straight slasa as well as afro cuban dancers. Check Latin Caravan for starters ...
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Dimension Latina - Inconquistable (LP)
Top Hits CLR-1581, 1978 Venezuela Another hot slice by Dimension Latina and its not just the cover art on point, musically it is a beast with Mapeye No 2, Por El Camino or Se Va El Caramelero. Rare Venezuelan original in lovely shape. Faint inaudble s...
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Dimension Latina - Combinacion Latina No.4 (LP)
Velvet PRS-3001, 1979 Puerto Rico Mixed bag of styles on ths later Dimension Latina recording. Rumba, Salsa even a discoed dancer on here. Start with the upbeat floor friendly Rumbero De Ayer. VG/VG+ copy with moderate surface wear to disc but great p...
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Dimension Latina - Billo's Caracas Boys (LP)
Billo BLPS 549, 1975 Venezuela If you thought battles only flourish in breakdancing or hip hop circles think again. The Venezuelan powerhouse of Dimension Latina takes on Billo's Caracas Boys and the result is hot, hotter, fire !! This is the origi...
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Digno Garcia - Pays Tropical (LP)
Musidisc 30 CV1364, 197? France Funny (and silly) cover of Jorge Ben's massive hitter Pais Tropical and other Paraguayan-Harp grooves. French press in like new shape.
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David Earle Johnson - Hip Address (LP)
CMP 14 ST, 1980 Germany Great and largely undiscovered album that perfectly blends contemporary jazz with latin and synth. It is hard not to like tracks like Siete Oarati and the dead funky Punk Luck. German only release on inide labl CMP wh...
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Dave Pell - Perez Prado's Big Band Sound (LP)
PRI Records, 196? United States Big band leader Dave Pell tackles Perez Prado and does a pretty decent job at it, particularly the Mambos are useful. Listen to Mambo Number 8 that gives a good indication of what to expect. Yellow vinyl with some lig...
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Danny Rivera - Que Sera De Ti (LP)
Velvet Rec LPVS 1470, 1973 United States A one track album but what a track indeed. Check out the great Anicanao, cheerful stuff for the dancefloor. Very rare record but unfortunately pretty beaten up vinyl, however the Anicano plays well enough to serve the...
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Danny Rivera - Para Toda La Vida (LP)
Graffiti GRLP 3003X, 1977 United States Back in stock! Puerto Rican maestro Danny Rivera on top form with Harvey Averne at the production knobs. Mainly mellow stuff but just check the b-boy latino vibes on Una Nueva Manana that is pretty sample ready. Recor...
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Damiron - Merengues Piano Y Ritmo (LP)
Sonus Sa 200, 197? Venezuela Beautiful copy of this very hard to find Damiron recording from the Merengues Piano Y Ritmo series. Amazing how much groove a piano and rhythmic backing can offer...
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Conjunto Folklorico Nacional - Folklorico... (LP)
Areito 3156, 196? Cuba Cuban dance rhymths for days on this seldom seen Areito release. The Rumbas and Congas work best for me but there is something for everyone on here. Clean breaks if you fancy some looping or mixing the tribal drums. E...
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