Format: Vinyl Record LP, GD Records. French release from 1986. Caribbean Zouk music vinyl record LP release from Jacob F. Desvarieux and Georges Decimus, members of the group Kassav. 8 tracks. Some light wear to jacket edges. Record label: GD Records. France Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM2994gd035 ---D
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, Royale Records. USA release no date. Credited on the jacket as Miguelito Valdez with Orchestra & Organ. Ex-boxer and original 'Mr Babalu' Miguelito Valdes sang in Cuba with the Casino de la Playa Orchestra before coming to New York. This ia an early release from the 1950s(?). 8 tracks including: Babalu; Rhumba Rhapsody; Negro; Canto Siboney; Cielito Lindo; La Poloma; Serenade Rhumba; Over the Waves. Jacket and record very clean and fresh, almost like new, with only a little shelf wear. Record label: Royale Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM76718138 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, PR Records. French release no date. Vibes musician from Martinique playing biguines and mazurkas. Accompanied by percussion, piano, clarinet etc.. 8 tracks including: Felicia; Ce'ou Qui L'Amor; Mazurka Pot-pourri; Pili Pili Vide and others. Record label: PR Records. France Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM622pr3002 ---R
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Fiesta Records. USA release no date. Perfect Tempos For Your Dancing Pleasure by The Cha Cha Rhythm Boys. Rene Touzet and his orquesta but not wholy credited. Early 1950s chachacha material on rare New York label. 12 tracks including: La Enganadora; La Basura; El Marinero; Juana Maria; Que Pasa El Cha Cha Cha; Rico Vacilon; Adelle; Nicolasa; Compadre Pedro Juan; El Negrito Del Batey; Los Marcianos; Espinita. Record label: Fiesta Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM616flp1210 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Wing Records. UK release from 1971. Gatefold double LP set of ...twenty-five of the best-known evergreen Latin American favourites. Latin American standards on piano, strings and percussion accompaniment. 25 tracks including: Mambo No 5; Babulu; La Bamba; Tabu; Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White; Besame Mucho; Brasil; The Breeze And I; Siboney; La Playa and others. Jacket clean but with old price sticker remnants on front. Record label: Wing Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM591duo103 ---L
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Wing Records. UK release no date. Latin American standards on piano, strings and percussion accompaniment. 12 tracks including: Ay-Ay-Ay!; Brazil; Jamaican Rumba; Jealousy; Carioca; Lights Of Lisbon; Tico Tico; Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps; Frenesi; La Cumparsita; Malaguena; El Cumbanchero. Record label: Wing Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM590wl1076 ---R
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Decca Records. UK release from 1979. Gatefold double LP compilation of Edmundo Ros material spanning from 1945 to 1958. Popular 1950s-60s Latin American band leader based in London, UK. 39 tracks including: No Can Do; Dengozo; Maria La O; Jungle Rumba; Rumba Royal; My Favourite Samba; Las Claves; Say Si Si; Jamaica Farewell and others. Jacket has a little wear and some foxing inside. Record label: Decca Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM589dpa306960 ---R
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, TR Records. USA release from 1979. Swinging New York salsa charanga band. Musicians include: Angel Alamo - Violin; Raul Alfonso - Voz; Marty Cartagena - Timbales; Israle Feliu - Bajo; Karen Joseph - Flauta; Felipe Martinez - Guiro,Director; Hansel Martinez - Voz,Co-Director; Orlando Osorio - Conga; Mike Perez - Violin; Alfredo Rodriguez - Piano; Artistas Invitados: Felo Barrio - Percussion; Eddie Drennon - Violin. 7 tracks including: Flores; Si Tu Supieras; Mi Guajira Es Asi (Los Ejes De Mi Carreta); Miami; Wanda; Yo Seguire; Quien Eres Tu. Jacket has a little wear and old price sticker. Record label: TR Records. USA Grade: Vinyl VG, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM497tr145 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concert-Hall Records. UK release from 1963. Nice period piece from the 1960s of latin big band recordings with vocals handled by Olga Silva and Dimas Sedicias. 14 tracks including: Cosita Linda; Contigo En La Distancia; Cavalo Do Cao; Kalu and others. Record label: Concert-Hall Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM486cp1240 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, RCA Records. UK release from 1973. The best UK session musicians bring the modern pop rhythms and sounds into traditional Brazilian music, the careful blending of trumpet, vibes, transichord, alto flute and guitar with wordless vocal harmonies gives a perfect blend to the exciting natural rhythms of Brazil. Recorded at Morgan Studios, London composed & Arranged by Pete Winslow and Jack Seymour, conducted by Pete Winslow with his trumpet, other musicians include: Silvia King - voice; Jack Emblow - transichord; Derek Gutteridge - alto flute; Ernie Shear - guitar; Russ Stapleford - bass guitar; Alf Bigden - L.A. percussion; Hayden Jackson - drums) and Derek Warne - vibes. 15 tracks including: Mucho Trabacho; Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars; Go Gay; It's A Long Way To Sunday; Back To Brazil; Don't Stop Me; Moody; I Can't Help It; Poco Poco; Your The Cutest; Some Distant Ship; Guantanamera Trad; October Butterfly; Bossonolder; I Can See You Smile. Record label: RCA Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM484lsa3109 ---B