Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 612 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MX303453 612213 MK 1Runout Side A
MX30345(3)4 612213 MK 2Runout Side B
5112 213. A.Label Side A
5112 213. B.Label Side B
Eartha KittCha Cha Heels
Vinyl pressings
Cha Cha Heels
by Eartha Kitt · 1988
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Cha Cha Heels was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Heels
2 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 112 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 612 213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor 112 213First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 612 21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 612 44212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 112 2137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 332 / Arista 61233212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 332 DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612331 / Arista 612 33112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 112331 / Arista 112 3317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Arista 612 331 DJ12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Cha Cha Heels6:38
- A2Cha Cha Heels (Radio Mix)3:50
- BMy Discarded Men3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Heels are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Heels are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Cha Cha Heels first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australasia, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor 612 213.
How do I tell if my copy of Cha Cha Heels is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 612 213, 112 213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX303453 612213 MK 1 and MX30345(3)4 612213 MK 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cha Cha Heels 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.
