• Ray Barretto – Pastime Paradise
    • Ray Barretto – Mambotango
    • 1. Pastime Paradise
    • 2. Mambotango

    CLASSIC NYC latin disco killer tune! A remastered version of the original 7" cut - it's a no brainer! 

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      nice 60s latin bugalu/salsa tune
      • – Margie
      • Original 7" 402£25.00
        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+KILLER! Rare Venezuelan press
        original unplayed Latin 45 (price sticker on label)
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      Ray BarrettoEl Ray Criollo (1975)West Side Latino
      Tough NuYorican salsa.
      • – descarga criolla

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