Cuba
1956- Label and catalog number
- Panart LP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRC LP 13 A
PRC LP 13 B
Chico O'Farrill Y All Stars CubanoChico's Cha Cha Cha
Vinyl pressings
Chico's Cha Cha Cha
by Chico O'Farrill Y All Stars Cubano · 1956
12 pressings6 countriesLatin JazzCha-ChaJazzLatin
Chico's Cha Cha Cha was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Chico's Cha Cha Cha
4 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Cuba
1956- Label and catalog number
- Panart LP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRC LP 13 A
PRC LP 13 B
Cuba
1956- Label and catalog number
- Egrem LD-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Cuba
1956- Label and catalog number
- Panart LP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue label
- Runout / matrix
PRC LP 13 A
PRC LP 13 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Cuba | Panart LP-3013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Cuba | Panart LP-3013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Cuba | Egrem LD-3013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Cuba | Panart LP-3013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone QFLP 4028LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Colombia | Panart P.L.P. 3013LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Spain | Palladium Latin Jazz & Dance Records PLP-103LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Cuba | Panart LP-3013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Cuba | Egrem LD-3013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Orfeon LPP 12-110LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Panart LP-3013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Panart LP 3013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1El Bodeguero
- A2Perfidia
- A3Chico's Cha Cha Cha
- A4Jamaiquino
- A5Tenderly
- A6El Choclo = Kiss Of Fire
- B1Frenesi
- B2Un Barbero De Sevilla
- B3Me Lo Dijo Adela = Sweet And Gentle
- B4Amapola
- B5With A Song In My Heart
- B6Rock-Roll And Cha Cha Cha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chico's Cha Cha Cha are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Chico's Cha Cha Cha are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1988.
When was Chico's Cha Cha Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Cuba. One of them is Panart LP-3013.
How do I tell if my copy of Chico's Cha Cha Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-3013, LD-3013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRC LP 13 A and PRC LP 13 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chico's Cha 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.