US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Billy MayCha Cha!
Vinyl pressings
Cha Cha!
by Billy May · 1960
11 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzCha-ChaJazz
Cha Cha! was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Cha Cha!
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1329Capitol Records T-1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1329Side A Label
T2-1329Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST1329Capitol Records ST-1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-1329-V3A-Side
ST-2-1329-N10B-Side
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1329Capitol Records T-1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-1329-D1#2Side A Runout Stamped
T2-1329-D1Side B Runout Stamped
Scranton anvilBoth sides Runout Stamped
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T1329Capitol Records T-1329
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1329-1NSide A
T2-13290-1NSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records T1329 / Capitol Records T-1329First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records ST1329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records ST1329 / Capitol Records ST-1329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records ST1329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T1329 / Capitol Records T-1329First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST1329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1329 / Capitol Records T-1329First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1329 / Capitol Records T-1329First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records T1329 / Capitol Records T-1329LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Capitol Records ST1329 / Capitol Records ST-1329First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records T1329LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1In A Mellow Tone-Cha-Cha
- A2Twelfth Street Rag-Cha-Cha
- A3Artistry In Rhythm-Cha-Cha
- A4The Poor People Of Paris-Cha-Cha
- A5Good Bye-Cha-Cha
- A6Leap Frog-Cha-Cha
- B1Flyin' Home-Cha-Cha
- B2Snowfall-Cha-Cha
- B3In The Mood-Cha-Cha
- B4I Remember-Cha-Cha
- B5Tuxedo Junction-Cha-Cha
- B6Bijou-Cha-Cha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha Cha! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cha Cha! are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Cha Cha! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records ST1329.
How do I tell if my copy of Cha Cha! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST1329, T1329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cha Cha! on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.