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Description
El Sabio is legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe's sixth solo studio album released in 1980 on Fania Records. Produced by salsa icon Willie Colón, the album features seven salsa dura (hard salsa) songs, including "Lloré," "Noche de farra" and "Plazos traicioneros."
Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes, this remastered reissue is pressed on 180-gram vinyl.
Format / LP
Released / 07/18/2025
Catalogue / CRF-176018
Barcode / 888072676282
Artist / Hector Lavoe
Label / Craft Recordings
Genre / Funk / Soul