US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 286
- Format
- 7", Single
Don Costa's Orchestra And ChorusThe Misfits / Chi Chi
Vinyl pressings
The Misfits / Chi Chi
by Don Costa's Orchestra And Chorus · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesThemeEasy ListeningJazzPop
The Misfits / Chi Chi was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Misfits / Chi Chi
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound ZTSP-66230-1CA side runout etched
Bell Sound ZTSP-66231-1CB side runout etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 66230A side label
ZTSP 66231B side label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 286
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLT 9320
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSI.4960Label A
MSI.4961Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 MF 1071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 1330First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLT 9320First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 286First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA-286First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | United Artists Records UA 286First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HLT 93207", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Misfits2:28
- BChi Chi2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Misfits / Chi Chi are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Misfits / Chi Chi are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Misfits / Chi Chi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA 286.
How do I tell if my copy of The Misfits / Chi Chi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 286, UA-286, 45-HLT 9320, HL-1765) 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 The Misfits / Chi Chi 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.