Artist page · 05/07/2026
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12 vinyl titles including 1968’s ‘Riot!’ and 1972’s ‘Saint Latin's Day Massacre’ see strong demand and diverse pressings.
Emerging from East Harlem, Joe Bataan’s career spans several decades, exploring a fusion of Latin soul, funk, jazz, and boogaloo. His catalog includes over 12 vinyl titles featuring studio albums like 'Riot!' (1968) and 'Saint Latin's Day Massacre' (1972). These releases were predominantly issued on labels like Fania Records and Salsoul Records, with original pressings from countries such as the US, Colombia, Venezuela, and Spain.
Collectors appreciate the diversity in formats, including mono, stereo, misprints, and reissues. His tracks often feature extended grooves and Latin percussion, reflecting his Afro-Filipino and Puerto Rican heritage.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Vampi Soul · 2009
Vampi Soul · 2005
Century Records Co., Ltd. · 1992
Salsoul Records · 1981
Salsoul Records · 1980
Salsoul Records · 1975
Mericana Records · 1974
Fania Records · 1972
Fania Records · 1972
Fania Records · 1970
Fania Records · 1969
Fania Records · 1969
Fania Records · 1968
Fania Records · 1968Playlist
The tracks that sum up Joe Bataan's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Revamped album with 8 tracks combining funk and Latin soul, released by Vampi Soul with multiple pressings including a high-demand Spanish original.
One of Bataan's classic Latin funk albums featuring 9 tracks with salsa, boogaloo, and cha-cha, released by Fania Records with multiple stereo pressings.
A key Latin jazz and funk record comprising 12 tracks with cha-cha and salsa styles, notable for its original Colombian pressing sought by collectors.
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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.
Joe Bataan's music fuses Afro-Filipino heritage with East Harlem Latin rhythms to create unique Latin soul grooves.— Music Enthusiasts
This Colombian original vinyl pressing from 1972 on Discos Melser is prized with a want/have collector ratio of 5.1:1 and a high resale price range from 104 to 304 euros.
The Venezuelan original pressing on Fania Records boasts a want/have ratio of 4.9:1 with consistently high collector interest and prices between 52 and 76 euros per copy.
'Riot!' contains 9 tracks blending boogaloo, salsa, and bolero, recorded in stereo and is heavily sought after as a foundational Latin funk vinyl.
The Spanish original 2005 pressing of 'Call My Name' on Vampi Soul is a misprint edition and is regularly tracked in vinyl markets with a median price near 28 euros.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Joe Bataan is a singer and musician from East Harlem, blending Latin soul, funk, jazz, and boogaloo styles since the 1960s.
Essential records include 'Riot!' (1968), 'Saint Latin's Day Massacre' (1972), and 'Call My Name' (2005) known for their distinct Latin funk and soul styles.
'Saint Latin's Day Massacre' has one of the highest demand-to-supply ratios, especially the original Colombian pressing sought by collectors.
His vinyl releases include original pressings, misprints, mono and stereo formats, and reissues on various labels like Fania Records and Vampi Soul.
Original pressings are found from the US, Colombia, Venezuela, and Spain, offering regional variations prized by collectors.
Prices vary widely: for example, 'Call My Name' Spanish pressing ranges around 19-62€, while 'Saint Latin's Day Massacre' Colombian pressings can exceed 300€.
His Afro-Filipino and Puerto Rican roots are reflected in a blend of Latin rhythms with soul, jazz, and funk elements.
Yes, some titles like 'Call My Name' have reissues and remastered editions released in the 2000s and 2010s to meet collector interest.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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