{"product_id":"ritchie-valens-now-playing-red-vinyl-lp","title":"Ritchie Valens – Now Playing (Red Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ritchie Valens\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Now Playing\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sony Music \/ Legacy Recordings\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12” LP (Red Vinyl)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rock \u0026amp; Roll \/ Rockabilly \/ Early Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew artists left a larger mark on American music in such a short amount of time than Ritchie Valens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Pacoima, California, Valens helped change the course of rock and roll by blending traditional Latin influences with the emerging sound of 1950s rock. Though his career lasted less than two years, his influence continues to be felt across generations of musicians and listeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow Playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collects some of his most beloved recordings, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Bamba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome On, Let’s Go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s My Little Suzie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together, these songs showcase the energy, charisma, and groundbreaking style that made Valens one of rock’s earliest stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented on striking red vinyl, this collection serves as both a celebration of his legacy and a perfect introduction to one of the most influential artists in rock and roll history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Carry It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a California label, it is hard to overstate Ritchie Valens’ impact. His fusion of rock and Latin music helped pave the way for countless artists that followed, and his influence can still be heard throughout surf, garage, rockabilly, Chicano rock, and beyond. An essential piece of California music history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Fans Of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddy Holly, The Crickets, Los Lobos, Chris Montez, The Champs, early rock and roll, Chicano rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed vinyl pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection of Ritchie Valens classics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Sony \/ Legacy release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect introduction to one of rock and roll’s most influential pioneers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Another Wave Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46620833710279,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/6982\/7271\/files\/0B558C36-E83D-428F-8CEE-7FF8C2EDB06A.png?v=1780539343","url":"https:\/\/shop.anotherwaverecords.com\/products\/ritchie-valens-now-playing-red-vinyl-lp","provider":"Another Wave Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}