📝 Item Description
Rare Argentine pressing of Yma Sumac – “Inca Taqui (Cantos de los Incas)”, featuring Moisés Vivanco y sus Peruanos, released on Capitol Records (catalogue no. L-423).
Originally recorded in the U.S. in 1953, this edition was produced in Argentina on the Capitol maroon label and features Spanish-language sleeve text and track titles.
A stunning showcase of Yma Sumac’s legendary five-octave vocal range, blending Andean melodies with orchestral and choral arrangements composed by her husband, Moisés Vivanco.
⭐ Features
✔️ Original Capitol Records Argentine pressing
✔️ Catalogue No.: L-423
✔️ Label: Maroon Capitol with silver print (“Industria Argentina”)
✔️ Format: 12" LP, 33⅓ RPM, Mono
✔️ Artist: Yma Sumac & Moisés Vivanco y sus Peruanos
✔️ Album Title: Inca Taqui (Cantos de los Incas)
✔️ Rich ethnic instrumentation and choral arrangements
✔️ Classic Exotica / World Music collectable
📀 Tracklist
Side A
Wak’ai (Cry)
Taita Inty (Father Sun)
Hampi (Medicine)
Sara (Corn)
Chuncho (The Forest Creatures)
Side B
La Floresta Encantada (Chuncho)
Don Juan El Andino (Lulla Mak'ta)
Mi Destino (Malaya)
Despedida (Ripui)
(Titles shown in both Spanish and English as per label translation)
📏 Product Details
Artist: Yma Sumac & Moisés Vivanco y sus Peruanos
Title: Inca Taqui (Cantos de los Incas)
Label: Capitol Records
Catalogue Number: L-423
Country: Argentina
Format: 12" LP, Mono, Microgroove
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Genre: Exotica / Folk / World / Latin
Condition:
Vinyl: Good+ (light marks and age-related surface wear, plays clearly)
Sleeve: Good (wear on edges and corners, visible age toning, artwork intact)
📦 Package Includes
1 × Vinyl LP + Original Capitol sleeve (as shown)
🚚 Shipping & Returns
✅ Fast dispatch (within 1 business day)
✅ Packed in sturdy vinyl mailer
✅ 30-day returns accepted
💯 Why Collect This
🌎 A rare South American pressing of one of Yma Sumac’s most iconic albums,
🎶 Combining Andean folk music, operatic vocals, and lush Capitol-era production — a true Exotica classic!
































