Ray Barretto

BARRETTO (180G LP)

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Release Date: May 9, 2025

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One of master conguero and bandleader Ray Barretto’s finest albums titled Barretto, and the follow-up to his triumphant Indestructible album, this newly mastered reissue celebrates the 50th anniversary of Barretto. Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes and 140-gram vinyl, listeners will enjoy flavorful salsa classics like the opener “Guararé” the rumba-son “Ban ban queré” and the Rubén Blades composition “Canto Abacuá.”

Track Listing

Side A
1. Guararé
2. Vine Pa’ Echar Candela
3. Eso Es Amar
4. Ban Ban Queré


Side B
1. Vale Más Un Guaguancó
2. Testigo Fui
3. El Presupuesto
4. Canto Abacuá

• 50th anniversary edition
• Features salsa greats Rubén Blades, Tito Gómez, Tito Allen and Adalberto Santiago on vocals
• Includes
• (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Clint Holley at Well Made Music
• 180-gm Vinyl
• Hi-res digital format available for the first time