US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-12645 T-2A
K-12652 T-2B
El ChicanoCubano Chant / Viva La Raza
Vinyl pressings
Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza
by El Chicano · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesFunkBoogalooJazzLatin
Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-12645Label A
K-12652Label B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12645 T-3 △84735Runout A, etched
12652 T-3 △84736Runout B, etched
(MR)Runout A&B, stamped
K-12645Label A
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-12645 T-2A
K-12652 T-2B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR (In a circle)A & B sides stamped
K-12645A side label
K-12645 T-3 Δ84735A side etching
K-12652B side label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 4899First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 4899First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Trinidad & Tobago | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | Kapp Records K-2129First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21297", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACubano Chant3:17
- BViva La Raza2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Italy, Trinidad & Tobago. One of them is Kapp Records K-2129.
How do I tell if my copy of Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-2129, MCS 4899) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12645 T-2 and K-12652 T-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cubano Chant / Viva La Raza 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.
