Eddie Palmieri- Eddie Palmieri-LP

Eddie Palmieri – Eddie Palmieri

Eddie Palmieri’s self-titled Fania album is often nicknamed the “White Album” for its stark, minimalist cover, a visual turn that makes it easy to spot in the salsa bins. Musically, it draws on Palmieri’s command of salsa and jazz-informed Latin arranging, with guest vocal power from Ismael Quintana and Cheo Feliciano, both connected to his 1960s work. Palmieri was already a major bandleader by this point, with La Perfecta and Harlem River Drive behind him, and that history gives the record weight beyond a standard Fania-era date. This is a 1981 vintage vinyl pressing priced at $28, a nice copy for someone who wants a period Eddie Palmieri record. The vinyl is graded VG+, so expect a strong everyday listening copy with a few light lines, sleeve marks, or small scuffs possible, but not wear that should dominate the music.

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