Rhino is proud to announce its acquisition of the Del-Fi catalog and the release of an essential collection from the legendary artist, Ritchie Valens. L.A. native Ritchie Valens´ pioneering blend of rock ´n´ roll and Latin music made him the first Hispanic rock star. Valens tragically met his end at age 17 when - along with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper- he went down in a plane crash in 1959, the same year his self-titled Del-Fi debut album scored #23 on Billboard´s Pop chart. His brief success was remarkable: his first singel, 1958´s "Come On Let´s Go," landed at #42, his second, "Donna," hit #2, and his thrird, one of the most recognizable hits in the world and the artist´s signature song, "La Bamba" wen to #22. Hear them all, plus rarities and more, on this essential collection.