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Welcome to our final year-end auction!

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🇨🇴 RAMÓN VARGAS TAPIA (1935-1997): El Compadre Ramón

**Ramón Vargas Tapia** was an integral artist from San Jacinto, Bolívar, excelling as an accordionist, composer, singer, accordion technician (*luthier*), and music producer. He was affectionately known as **"El Compadre Ramón"**—a nickname immortalized by his lifelong friend Adolfo Pacheco in his famous song "La hamaca Grande"—and was familiarly called **"Ramón Chancleta"**. He was a close neighbor in San Jacinto, living near Calle 19 (Yuca Asá) and Calle 20 (Las Flores).

I. 🌟 The "Polisher" and Most Modern Accordionist

Ramón Vargas Tapia was considered by Adolfo Pacheco to be **"the most modern accordionist of Bolívar of all time."** He possessed a unique ability to refine musical compositions: Pacheco noted that Vargas **"would take a rough coal and return a jewel,"** often improving a composition by taking a "bad piece and making it beautiful." This skill was crucial to the success of many artists.

• **Musical Center:** After touring Colombia, Vargas settled in his home near the La Bajera cemetery (Calle La Fuente) in the 1970s—the "best decade" for San Jacinto folklore. His home became a vital center for **memorable *parrandas* and *piquerias*** (musical duels), attracting *juglares* from all over.

II. ⚙️ The Technical Innovator (*Luthier*)

Ramón Vargas was the **first technician to manufacture accordions in Colombia** and a pioneer in altering their tonalities. He learned the craft from Calixto Ochoa, and his technique was so influential it often led to throat complications due to the necessary blowing and inhaling to tune the reeds.

• **Vallenato Milestone (1982):** He convinced **Israel Romero** and **Rafael Orozco** (El Binomio de Oro) to record a cumbia mosaic on their LP *Fuera de Serie*, even giving Romero an "accelerated course" in cumbia interpretation.

III. ✍️ Composer and Collaborator with Adolfo Pacheco

Ramón Vargas was a prolific composer (over 500 works) whose songs were recorded by the leading artists of the era. His partnership with Adolfo Pacheco was particularly monumental.

• **Pacheco Partnership:** They recorded **9 LPs** for Codiscos under the artistic direction of Alfredo Gutiérrez, creating many collection classics.
• **Refinement Example:** Vargas was instrumental in helping the composition **"El Viejo Miguel"** find the right voice and changed its rhythm from *paseo* to *merengue*, ensuring its commercial success.
• **Notable Compositions (Recorded by others):** *Sabanero de Cepa* (Los Corraleros), *El Merengue de Ramón* (Los Betos), **Bailando Cumbia (Andrés Landero)**, *La que tanto quería* (Alfredo Gutiérrez), and 11 works recorded by Adolfo Pacheco.

IV. 💿 Featured Supplementary Discography

The compilation LP **"El Mandato Caro Y Otros Éxitos De Acordeón"** from Discos Fuentes (1975) serves as an excellent showcase of Ramón Vargas's talent alongside his greatest accordion peers.

🌟 Special Highlight: "Baila Negra"

In this collection of great masters, **Ramón Vargas Y Su Conj.** stands out with the inclusion of his own composition:

• **Track B4: RAMÓN VARGAS Y SU CONJ. – BAILA NEGRA**
  • **Composer:** Ramón Vargas
  • **Genre:** **Cumbia Sabanera**

**"Baila Negra"** is a direct example of Ramón Vargas's unique style as an accordionist and composer. The piece not only confirms his interpretive skill under the Discos Fuentes umbrella but also underscores his contribution to the **cumbia sabanera** genre, a style he helped to modernize and refine, as described by his friend and collaborator Adolfo Pacheco.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping

Dear Customers,

Due to the recent and **significant changes in US customs regulations**, specifically the elimination of the historic tariff exemption known as **"De Minimis"**, we are required to implement crucial adjustments to our international logistics.

This new regulation, which subjects almost all shipments to tariffs, has caused a **temporary disruption** in standard postal and parcel services from Mexico to several destinations.

NEW SHIPPING POLICY: Exclusive Use of Private Courier

To ensure your orders arrive safely, with full traceability, and in legal compliance, we are migrating our shipping exclusively to **private courier services (e.g., UPS)** for all orders destined for the:

• **United States of America (USA)**
• **Canada**
• **Puerto Rico**
• **Australia**

Effective immediately, our preferred choice will be **UPS**, a company with the capacity and expertise to handle the complexity of the new customs requirements. We are actively seeking the best rates and service quality.

It is essential that you carefully review the service rates **before placing your bid/order**, as this is the **only shipping method available** for the destinations mentioned above.

Rest of the World

For **all other countries not mentioned**, shipping through **Correos de México (Mexican Postal Service)** continues to operate normally.

We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes, which are beyond our control.

Questions? Contact us via Private Message!

EXCLUSIVE UPS SHIPPING RATES

Due to the recent elimination of the **"De Minimis"** exemption and the resulting disruption of traditional postal services, **Private Courier (UPS)** is now the **only available shipping method** for the **USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia**.

Rates have been established based on the quantity and format of the records. Please review them carefully before placing your order:

1. Singles Records (7" / 45 RPM)

2. Long Play Records (LP / 12")

If your order includes a combination or exceeds the limits shown, please **contact us via private message** for a personalized quote.

Auction Rules for a Successful Purchase

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• We do not end auctions early. The starting price is the minimum we accept.
• We will not answer questions that are not directly related to the auction.

Payment Policy

• Any sale will be canceled if payment is not received within a maximum of **3 days**.
• If you need more time to make your payment, please send us a message to reach an agreement.

Packaging and Inspection

• The record has been cleaned with the **Spin-Clean washing system**.
• The inner sleeve has been replaced with a new white generic sleeve. The record has been placed in a new outer sleeve.
• The vinyl has been inspected with an **Ott-Lite lamp** to determine its condition. The package will be professionally and securely packaged for shipment.

Shipping Costs (Conflicting Rates Warning!)

**ATTENTION! The rates below (typically for postal service) are SUSPENDED for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.** For those destinations, you MUST apply the fixed UPS rates shown above.

• Please wait for the invoice with the **actual shipping cost before paying**.
• LP / Singles:
  • USA / Canada: **$20** (Postal service is suspended until further notice - Apply UPS rates!)
  • Europe / America (other countries): **$25**
  • Asia and the Rest of the World: **$30**
• You can combine several records in a single shipment.

Grading and Sound

Our grading follows the international standard:

• Almost flawless (**NM**)
• Excellent (**EX**)
• Very good (**VG+**)
• Very good (**VG**)

Please note that the sound of a record can vary depending on the type of turntable and cartridge used. Our grading is based on playback with a **Reloop 700 turntable and an Ortofon 2M cartridge**.

**Important:** We will solve any problems to avoid negative feedback.

Cordial greetings to our buyers!