Cañonazo (180G Red Smoke LP – Fania Exclusive)

Cañonazo was the first release on Fania Records in 1964. It was recorded by Pacheco y Su Nuevo Tumbao, led by salsa legend Johnny Pacheco, featuring Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez on vocals. The album includes covers of popular Cuban artists from the ¢50s and ¢60s like “Fania” by Reinaldo Bolaños and the title track, except for “Dakar, Punto Final,” which was written by Pacheco. Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original masters, this 180-gram vinyl reissue celebrates the album’s 60th anniversary.

Features: 

• 60th Anniversary Reissue
• Includes hit-tracks “Fania,” “Dakar Punto Final” and the title track
• Pressed on 180-gram vinyl
• (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• The first album release on Fania Records in 1964

Track List:

Side A
1. Cañonazo
2. Como Mango
3. Pinareño
4. Cabio Sile
5. Campeon

Side B
1. El Kikiriki
2. Labrando La Tierra
3. Fania
4. Yo Soy Guajiro
5. El Pregonero
6. Dakar, Punto Final