Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 18 vinyl titles ranging from landmark 1967's El Malo to the celebrated 1978 album Siembra, with original pressings often valued by collectors.
William Anthony Colón Román, known as Willie Colón, started studying trumpet at age 12 before switching to trombone. His first professional group featured a unique two-trombone lineup inspired by idols Mon Rivera and Barry Rogers. Signing with Fania Records in 1967 at 17, Colón's debut album, "El Malo," launched a prolific recording career blending salsa with boogaloo, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and jazz influences.
Colón's extensive discography includes both studio and live albums spanning from the late 1960s to recent releases under labels like Fania, Scorpio, and Concord Records. His work remains influential for collectors and audiophiles, with vinyl pressings from various countries and eras available, some commanding premium prices on the collector's market.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sonografica · 2008
Azteca Music · 1997
Sony Tropical · 1995
Fonovisa Tropical · 1995
Columbia · 1993
Sony Discos · 1991
CBS · 1990
Fania Records · 1989
Vaya Records · 1987
Sonotone Latin Records · 1986
Sonografica · 1986
RCA International · 1984
Fania Records · 1984
Fania Records · 1982
Fania Records · 1982
Fania Records · 1981
Fania Records · 1981
Fania Records · 1979
Fania Records · 1978
Fania Records · 1977
Fania Records · 1977
Vaya Records · 1975
Fania Records · 1975
Fania Records · 1973
Fania Records · 1973
Fania Records · 1972
Fania Records · 1971
Fania Records · 1970
Fania Records · 1969
Fania Records · 1969
Fania Records · 1968
Fania Records · 1967Playlist
The tracks that sum up Willie Colón's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Co-produced with Rubén Blades, this landmark salsa album features 7 tracks blending salsa with Afro-Cuban styles, including the classic "Pedro Navaja."
A salsa album mixing traditional and modern influences, noted for its dynamic arrangements across 9 tracks, originally released by Fania Records.
This album explores a variety of Latin styles including guaracha and funk across 9 tracks, with original US mono pressings available.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Willie Colón’s compositions 'Jazzy' and 'I Wish I Had a Watermelon' were early salsa hits that defined his sound.— Legacy of 1967 recordings
In 1967, Willie Colón signed with Fania Records and recorded his debut album 'El Malo' at just 17, beginning a prolific career that influenced salsa and Latin jazz.
The 1978 salsa landmark 'Siembra' has seen multiple vinyl pressings, including original mono editions from Peru and Panama. Collector interest keeps original copies priced from €26 to over €39.
The 1977 album 'Metiendo Mano!' was pressed in Japan by Fania Records (cat. FAN-5028), creating a sought-after vinyl variant alongside French pressings.
Willie Colón’s early professional group used a two-trombone section inspired by Mon Rivera and Barry Rogers, highlighting his innovative brass approach to salsa.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Willie Colón is a Bronx-born musician and trombonist known for pioneering salsa music since the 1960s.
Key vinyl albums include 'Siembra' (1978), 'Metiendo Mano!' (1977), and 'The Good, The Bad, The Ugly' (1975), each notable for their influence and availability.
Major labels include Fania Records, Scorpio, Concord Records, and Universal Music for vinyl releases spanning decades.
Willie Colón specializes in salsa, Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, boogaloo, and tropical music styles blending brass and percussion.
Original pressings like the 1977 'Metiendo Mano!' exist in France but tend to be less common than US or Japanese versions, affecting their rarity and pricing.
Vinyl shops specializing in Latin and world music, along with online marketplaces, are good places to find Willie Colón vinyl in France.
'Siembra' was released in several countries, including notable original pressings from Peru and test pressings from Panama, influencing collector interest.
'Siembra' contains 7 tracks, featuring classics like 'Pedro Navaja' and 'Plástico' with runtimes from about 3 to 7 minutes each.
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