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Release Date: 2024-09-13Labels: Fania Records, Craft Recordings, Craft Recordings Latino
Cañonazo was the first release on Fania Records in 1964. It was recorded by Pacheco y Su Nuevo Tumbao, led by salsa legend Johnny Pacheco, featuring Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez on vocals. The album includes covers of popular Cuban artists from the '50s and '60s like “Fania” by Reinaldo Bolaños and the title track, except for “Dakar, Punto Final,” which was written by Pacheco. Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original masters, this 180-gram vinyl reissue celebrates the album’s 60th anniversary.Features:
• Pressed on 180-gram “Red Smoke” color vinyl variant, limited to 300 copies
• 60th Anniversary Reissue
• Includes hit-tracks “Fania,” “Dakar Punto Final” and the title track
• (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio