Artist page · 05/07/2026

Fania All-Stars

New YorkFormed in 1968Afro-cuban6 vinyl albums
Fania All-Stars formed in New York in 1968, blending salsa, Afro-Cuban, and jazz styles into legendary Latin ensembles active across decades.
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About

Fania All-Stars, New York salsa powerhouse merging Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz fusion since 1968.

Key vinyls include 1974's Latin Soul Rock with 8 tracks, plus rare original pressings from Colombia and Mexico.

Fania All-Stars is a collective spearheading Latin and Afro-Cuban music fusion since 1968 in the United States. With roots in New York, the group brought together top artists affiliated with the Fania record label, driving salsa and world fusion genres. Their discography spans studio and live albums with notable releases in the 1970s and remastered compilations extending to the 21st century. Vinyl editions vary in availability and include pressings from the US, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, often pressed on LP in stereo format.

Their catalog includes acclaimed live recordings at venues such as The Cheetah club and the Red Garter, alongside studio works blending jazz, funk, and Afro-Cuban elements.

Discography

Fania All-Stars — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

San Juan 73Fania Records · 2009
2009
San Juan 73
CD, Album, Remastered, Stereo
Studio
Fania All Stars with Cheo FelicianoJerry Masucci Music · 1997
1997
Fania All Stars with Cheo Feliciano
CD, Album
Studio
BravoFania Records · 1997
1997
Bravo
CD, Album
Studio
Viva ColombiaLatina · 1996
1996
Viva Colombia
CD, Album
Studio
Fania Records · 1995
1995
"Live" June 11, 1994, Puerto Rico
CD, Album
Studio
Los Soneros De SiempreFania Records · 1994
1994
Los Soneros De Siempre
CD, Album
Studio
BamboleoCaliente · 1988
1988
Bamboleo
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Fania All Stars Live In Japan 1976Fania Records · 1986
1986
Fania All Stars Live In Japan 1976
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
Viva La CharangaFania Records · 1986
1986
Viva La Charanga
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lo Que Pide La GenteFania Records · 1984
1984
Lo Que Pide La Gente
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Last Fight Sound TrackFania Records · 1982
1982
The Last Fight Sound Track
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Latin ConnectionFania Records · 1981
1981
Latin Connection
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
CommitmentFania Records · 1980
1980
Commitment
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
California JamFania Records · 1980
1980
California Jam
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cross OverColumbia · 1979
1979
Cross Over
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Spanish FeverColumbia · 1978
1978
Spanish Fever
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
LiveFania Records · 1978
1978
Live
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Rhythm MachineColumbia · 1977
1977
Rhythm Machine
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Delicate And JumpyColumbia · 1976
1976
Delicate And Jumpy
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Tribute To Tito RodriguezFania Records · 1976
1976
Tribute To Tito Rodriguez
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Salsa (Original Motion Picture Sound Track Recording)Fania Records · 1976
1976
Salsa (Original Motion Picture Sound Track Recording)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live At Yankee Stadium -  Vol. 2Fania Records · 1975
1975
Live At Yankee Stadium - Vol. 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Live At Yankee Stadium (Vol. 1)Fania Records · 1975
1975
Live At Yankee Stadium (Vol. 1)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
Latin-Soul-RockFania Records · 1974
1974
Latin-Soul-Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Our Latin Thing = Nuestra Cosa (Original Sound Track Recording)Fania Records · 1972
1972
Our Latin Thing = Nuestra Cosa (Original Sound Track Recording)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Fania Records · 1972
1972
"Live" At The Cheetah (Vol. 1)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)Fania Records · 1972
1972
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Vol. 2 Recorded Fania Records · 1968
1968
Vol. 2 Recorded "Live" At The Red Garter
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Fania Records · 1968
1968
"Live" At The Red Garter Vol. 1
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Fania All-Stars's career.

01
Coro Miyare
·
02
Picadillo
·
03
Juan Pachanga
·
04
Ella Fue (She Was The One)
·
05
Los Bravos
·
06
Prepara
·
07
Donde
·
08
Isadora
·

The essentials

The 3 Fania All-Stars albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1974
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Latin Soul Rock

Studio album from 1974 featuring eight tracks blending salsa, Afro-Cuban, jazz, and funk with extended compositions like 'Congo Bongo'.

8 tracksStereo LPIncludes 'Viva Tirado' and 'Soul Makossa'Multiple original pressings
#2 · 1972
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)

Live album recorded in 1972 with six tracks showcasing salsa and descarga styles, including 'Ahora Vengo Yo' and 'Macho Cimarron'.

6 tracksStereo LPLive performance at The CheetahOriginal US and Colombian pressings
#3 · 1972
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 1)

Features four live tracks including a 16-minute 'Quitate Tu' in stereo format, capturing Fania All-Stars' early live energy.

4 tracksStereo and mono LP formatsRecorded live in 1972Noted for extended live jams

Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

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.

Latin-Soul-Rock
Master release · LP · 1974
Market position i
13,37 €
Min price 4 €Max price 50 €
Average price 13,37 €
Only 30 copies for sale on Discogs
386 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)
Master release · LP · 1972
Market position i
14,22 €
Min price 4 €Max price 22 €
Average price 14,22 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
251 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
"Live" At The Cheetah (Vol. 1)
Master release · LP · 1972
Market position i
10,88 €
Min price 4 €Max price 17 €
Average price 10,88 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
274 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Latin-Soul-RockLP, Album, Stereo
Fania Records Mexico · 1974 SLP-00470 🔥 Standard edition
386 want · 437 have · ratio 0,9
50,00 €
Latin-Soul-RockLP, Album, Stereo
Fania Records Colombia · 1974 6346777 Original pressing
386 want · 437 have · ratio 0,9
21,74 €
"Live" At The Cheetah (Vol. 1)LP, Album
Dinsa Peru · 1972 LPS-0075 🔥 Standard edition
274 want · 443 have · ratio 0,6
17,40 €
"Live" At The Cheetah (Vol. 1)LP, Album
Fania Records US · 1972 SLP 00415 Original pressing
274 want · 443 have · ratio 0,6
3,80 €
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)LP, Album, Stereo
Fania Records US · 1972 SLP 00416 🔥 Standard edition
251 want · 425 have · ratio 0,6
4,35 €
Live At The Cheetah (Vol. 2)LP, Album
Fania Records Colombia · 1972 6346 770, SLP 00416 Original pressing
251 want · 425 have · ratio 0,6
10,86 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Fania All-Stars

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Fania All-Stars brought together the finest salsa musicians to define a new Latin sound mixing jazz and Afro-Cuban percussion.
— Music historians
01Live Album

Recordings at The Cheetah, 1972

Fania All-Stars recorded two volumes live at The Cheetah nightclub in 1972, capturing vital salsa and Afro-Cuban performances that remain influential in vinyl circulation today.

1972New York
02Original Pressing

Colombian Gold: Latin-Soul-Rock 1974

The original Colombian pressing of Latin-Soul-Rock from 1974 is sought after by collectors, notable for its Fania Records catalog number 6346777 and stereo LP format.

1974Colombia
03Original Pressing

Mexican edition of Latin-Soul-Rock

A 1974 pressing from Mexico of Latin-Soul-Rock on Fania Records, catalog number SLP-00470, commands high prices in the vinyl market reflecting its rarity.

1974Mexico
04Live Album

Live At The Red Garter Vol. 2, 1968

Recorded live in 1968, Live At The Red Garter Vol. 2 showcases early salsa ensemble work under the Fania Records label, pressed originally in mono format.

1968New York

FAQ

FAQ: Fania All-Stars on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What year did Fania All-Stars form and where?

Fania All-Stars formed in 1968 in New York, United States, as a collective of top artists from the Fania record label.

Which are Fania All-Stars' key vinyl albums?

Important vinyl albums include 1974's Latin Soul Rock and the live 1972 recordings Live At The Cheetah Volumes 1 and 2.

Are Fania All-Stars vinyl LPs available in stereo or mono?

Most vinyl LPs from the 1970s are in stereo format, though some early live albums from 1968 exist in mono versions.

What genres define Fania All-Stars' music?

The music blends salsa, Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and funk elements, showcasing a fusion of world music styles.

Where were Fania All-Stars live albums recorded?

Signature live albums were recorded in New York venues such as The Cheetah and the Red Garter nightclub.

What are the best pressing countries for Fania All-Stars vinyl?

Notable original pressings come from the United States, Colombia, and Mexico, with Colombian editions particularly sought after by collectors.

How long are tracks typically on Fania All-Stars albums?

Tracks often range from 3 to over 16 minutes, featuring extended jams and instrumental solos characteristic of salsa and Latin jazz.

What vinyl formats exist for Fania All-Stars releases?

Primarily LP vinyl albums, including both studio and live recordings, mostly pressed in stereo; some reissues available on CD but less common on vinyl.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026