Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
8 vinyls ranging from classic LPs to reissues; prices from €12 to €87 spotlight rarity and demand.
Celia Cruz's career spanned from her roots in Havana to global recognition as a leading voice in Afro-Cuban and world music genres. With 8 vinyl records listed on Vinyles.com, her discography includes collaborations with major labels like CONCORD RECORDS and UNIVERSAL MUSIC. Her albums feature classic salsa rhythms and showcase traditional styles such as guaracha, guaguancó, bolero, and mambo. The physical formats range from LP albums to special editions, reflecting continued production and interest in her works over the years.
Collectors and audiophiles will find original stereo LP pressings, alongside reissues on labels like Sony Music Latin and Universal Music Latino. Prices monitored in real-time reveal strong collector demand, especially for original US pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sony Discos · 2001
Sony Discos · 2000
Sum Records · 1999
RMM Records · 1999
Barbaro · 1995
RMM Records · 1993
Vaya Records · 1992
Fania Records · 1988
Vaya Records · 1987
Vaya Records · 1985
Vaya Records · 1985
Barbaro · 1982
Vaya Records · 1979
Vaya Records · 1978
Seeco · 1972
Tico Records · 1971
Tico Records · 1971
Tico Records · 1970
Tico Records · 1970
Tico Records · 1969
Tico Records · 1968
Tico Records · 1968
Tico Records · 1967
Tico Records · 1966
Tico Records · 1966
Seeco · 1965
Seeco · 1965
Seeco · 1964
Seeco · 1964
Seeco · 1964
Seeco · 1963
Seeco · 1961
Seeco · 1960
Seeco · 1960
Seeco · 1959
Seeco · 1958
Seeco · 1958
Seeco · 1958
Seeco · 1956
Seeco · 1954Playlist
The tracks that sum up Celia Cruz's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A classic 12-track LP presenting a range of Afro-Cuban genres including guaracha, bolero, and mambo with authentic Cuban rhythms.
A recent vinyl release highlighting Celia Cruz's influence in world music, produced by CONCORD RECORDS.
An album that pairs Celia with Willie, showcasing salsa and Afro-Cuban styles on vinyl under UNIVERSAL MUSIC.
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Artists who share part of Celia Cruz's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“The percussion in my music is the heartbeat of Cuban culture.”— Celia Cruz
The original Tico Records LP pressing for the US market features a stereo format with catalog number TRSLP-1143, offering a collector demand ratio of nearly 3:1 and prices ranging up to €87.
This vinyl reissue was released in 2022 by Sony Music Latin as a limited edition stereo LP, showing current availability with multiple copies for sale at around €8.70.
Universal Music Latino released a special edition LP in 2019 and a stereo version in 2025, both maintaining significant presence with prices ranging from €34.80 to €65.24 for this classic salsa collection.
“Azúcar! The flavor and soul of salsa come alive through this music.”— Celia Cruz
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Her vinyl records mainly cover Afro-Cuban genres and salsa, blending traditional rhythms like guaracha, guaguancó, and bolero.
Born in Havana, Cuba, her music deeply reflects Cuban cultural rhythms and traditions integral to her upbringing.
Yes, original pressings such as the 1966 US stereo LP of Son Con Guaguanco exist with confirmed collector interest.
The original pressing of Son Con Guaguanco reaches prices up to approximately €87 among collectors.
LP albums often contain between 10 and 14 tracks, as seen in releases like Son Con Guaguanco and A Night Of Salsa.
Reissues are often released as limited editions and may be stereo, while originals include mono or first pressings from labels like Tico Records.
Vinyles.com catalogs multiple releases and reissues accessible to French collectors, including official reissues from major labels.
Collectors should check pressing details, condition, and edition type, since prices vary widely based on rarity and authenticity.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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