Dance Mania (LP)

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2026 reïssue LP op 180-gram vinyl met 3 bonus tracks van Tito’s klassieke 1957 DANCE MANIA album

Dance Mania is the definitive statement of Tito Puente at the peak of his powers, a landmark album that helped bring Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms into the mainstream. Recorded in 1957, this electrifying session captures Puente and his orchestra in full flight, blending mambo, cha-cha-cha, and Latin jazz into an irresistible, dance-driven sound.
Driven by Puente’s virtuosic command of timbales and vibraphone, and featuring standout performances from Ray Barretto on congas, the album delivers a vibrant mix of rhythmic precision and explosive energy. Tracks like “Complicación”, “3-D Mambo”, and “Hong Kong Mambo” showcase the orchestra’s dynamic arrangements, while the bonus inclusion of “Oye Cómo Va” adds one of Puente’s most enduring compositions.
Recognized as a cornerstone of Latin music history and included in the National Recording Registry, Dance Mania remains a timeless celebration of rhythm and movement. This Descarga Records edition, pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl and limited to just 500 copies, offers a highly collectible version of an essential classic.

SIDE A:
1. El Cayuco
2. Complicación
3. 3-D Mambo
4. Llegó Miján
5. Cuando Te Vea
6. Hong Kong Mambo
7. Oye Cómo Va (bonus)
SIDE B:
1. Mambo Gozón
2. Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembé
3. Varsity Drag
4. Estoy Siempre Junto A Ti
5. Agua Limpia Todo
6. Saca Tu Mujer
7. Mambo Gil (bonus)
8. Cha-Cha-Gua (bonus)