Originally released in 1968, this classic recording by renowned trombonist Willie Colón features iconic lead singer Héctor Lavoe. The Hustler is the transcendental album that set the direction for Fania Records and Latin music to come. Considered the greatest salsa duos in history, Willie and Héctor helped establish the popularity of the genre in the ’60s and ’70s.
Alma Con Alma (The Heart & Soul of Celia Cruz & Tito Puente) (180g LP)
Details Originally released in 1970, Alma Con Alma (The Heart & Soul of Celia Cruz & Tito Puente) brings together two dynamic Latin artists, “The King of Latin Jazz,” with “The Queen of Salsa.” This classic album focuses on an Afro-Cuban sound, a departure from the more dance oriented albums they had previously collaborated on. Tracklist Side A 1. Cuyi …
Crime Pays (180g Clear Smoke LP – Fania Exclusive)
Limited to 1000 copies on 180-gram clear smoke vinyl, exclusive to Fania and Craft Recordings’ webstores.
Vigilante (180G CLEAR SMOKE LP – FANIA EXCLUSIVE)
Vigilante is released as the soundtrack for the movie with the same name where Willie plays a ruthless gang member. This project pairs him again with his compadre and former singer Héctor Lavoe.This product is a PRE-ORDER. Ships on or before November 3, 2023. Vigilante has its own aura and brilliance. This album definitely helped get Hector Lavoe’s own discography …
Asalto Navideño Vol. II (180G EVERGREEN LP – FANIA EXCLUSIVE)
The party goes on! Here, in the second part of the historic Christmas salsa album Asalto Navideño, Willie Colón and vocalist Héctor Lavoe & Yomo Toro treat us to more of the special sounds that made Volume 1 of the collection one of the most popular Latin music albums of all time. In Volume 2, the bad boy team of …
Indestructible (180G Baby Blue LP – Fania Exclusive)
The year 1973 was both a successful and stressful time for Ray Barretto. His band had developed a loyal following among dancers of the new Afro-Cuban-based music known as salsa. He had achieved success as a composer with “Cocinando,” the theme song for the Fania produced movie Our Latin Thing. But his band’s explosive rhythm team of Orestes Vilató on …
El Rey Bravo (180G Canary Yellow LP – Fania Exclusive)
The king of the Latin-American dance field is Tito Puente. Once again, the diminutive maestro demonstrates his dominance with this new recording of popular Latin-American rhythms. In this exciting outing, Tito Puente and his orchestra lay down a driving irresistible beat that moves from beginning to end in a pulsating performance. Tito Puente and his orchestra create an added appeal …
