Yambu Self Titled LP 1975 Montuno MLP 506 Latin Funk Salsa Sunny Rare Groove VG+
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Yambu Self Titled LP 1975 Montuno MLP 506 Latin Funk Salsa Sunny Rare Groove VG+

Item Specifics

  • Artist: Yambú (Al Santiago Presents Yambú)

  • Title: Yambú (Self-Titled Debut Album / Featuring "Sunny" & "Hippopotamus")

  • Label: Montuno Records / PIP Records / Pickwick International, Inc.

  • Catalog Number: MLP 506 / MLP506 / MLP-506 / MLP 506 A / MLP 506 B

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

  • Release Year: 1975

  • Genre: Latin, Funk / Soul, Jazz

  • Style: Salsa, Latin Funk, Latin Jazz, Guaguancó, Mambo, Boogaloo, Rare Groove, Disco Hustle

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

  • Features: US Original 1st Pressing, Orange Montuno Labels, Produced by Al Santiago (Alegre Records), Arranged by Milton Hamilton, Mastered at Frankford/Wayne (FW Etched), Pressed at Goldisc (GOL), Deadwax Date 9-2-75, Includes Latin Funk Anthem "Sunny" & "Hippopotamus"

Description

Holy Grail Vintage Original 1975 Montuno Records Latin Funk / Salsa LP (Al Santiago Production / Frankford/Wayne Master) Authentic vintage original 1975 US Montuno Records first pressing of the self-titled Latin funk and salsa dura masterpiece Yambú (MLP 506).

Musical & Production Highlights:

  • Historic NYC Latin Funk & Rare Groove Monument: Masterminded and produced by legendary Latin music pioneer Al Santiago (Alegre Records, Alegre All-Stars) with musical direction and sophisticated arrangements by maestro Milton Hamilton (Crystalized).

  • Led by Bandleader Ramon Rodriguez & Vocalist Rafy Puente: Blends raw NYC salsa brava, driving Afro-Cuban percussion, jazz-funk horns, and crossover disco-hustle rhythms.

  • Loaded with Dancefloor Classics:

    • "Sunny" (4:32) — legendary Latin funk / hustle transformation of the Bobby Hebb classic; an internationally revered club and rare groove anthem.

    • "Hippopotamus" (3:44) — heavy Brazilian-hustle / Latin funk workout driven by thundering bass and percussion.

    • "Caballo" (5:01) and "Dinamita" (4:50) — blistering uptempo guaracha-mambo floor-fillers.

    • "Movin' On" (5:02) — deep Latin jazz instrumental showcasing stunning ensemble musicianship.

    • Plus "A New Thing" (5:06), "Vecindad" (5:11), "Profesor" (4:05), and "Cosas de Amor" (4:12).

  • Mastered at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs (FW etched in deadwax with original date 9-2-75).

  • Pressed by Goldisc Recording Products, Holbrook, NY (GOL etched in runouts).

  • Features classic orange Montuno Records center labels.

  • Housed in its iconic surrealist skeleton-on-the-moon picture jacket.

Technical Data

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): MLP-506 B 9-2-75 GOL FW K-7190

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): MLP-506 A 9-2-75 GOL FW

  • Mastering Facility: Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs (FW)

  • Pressing Plant ID: Goldisc Recording Products (GOL)

  • Producer: Al Santiago (An Al Santiago Production)

  • Band Leader: Ramon Rodriguez

  • Musical Director & Arranger: Milton Hamilton

  • Lead Vocals: Rafy Puente

  • Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

  • Format: 12" LP Album, Stereo

  • Production Text: Distributed by PIP Records, A Division of Pickwick International, Inc. • ℗ and © 1975 Montuno Records

Condition Report

  • Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, and cover.

  • You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

  • SIDE A (MLP 506 / Side A / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

    1. Dinamita (M. Hamilton - R. Puente) — 4:50 (Mambo)

    2. A New Thing (M. Hamilton) — 5:06 (Instrumental)

    3. Cosas de Amor (Israel Davila) — 4:12 (Bolero)

    4. Profesor (M. Hamilton - R. Puente) — 4:05 (Mambo)

    5. Hippopotamus (M. Hamilton) — 3:44 (Brazilian Hustle)

  • SIDE B (MLP 506 / Side B / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

    1. Caballo (Eligio Rivera) — 5:01 (Guaracha Mambo)

    2. Movin' On (M. Hamilton) — 5:02 (Latin Jazz)

    3. Vecindad (M. Hamilton - R. Puente) — 5:11 (Mambo)

    4. Sunny (B. Hebb) — 4:32 (Hustle)


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