Italy
July 5, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records 06-2007537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2007537-A 5-7-85 X Ⅰ∆Runout area side A
2007537-B 5-7-85 Ⅰ∆Runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Cha-Cha-Cha
by Finzy Kontini · 1985
29 pressings15 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Cha-Cha-Cha was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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-Cha
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- American Disco AMD 015Many Records AMD 015
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMD 015 A MSA side runout, etched
AMD 015 B MS CIAO!B side runout, etched
AMD 015 ASide A label
AMD 015 BSide B label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 378
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
El Salvador
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records SS-040
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Manuel Lopez A. S-40A 7/4/87Lado A
Manuel Lopez A. SS-40B 7/4/87Lado B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8555Julisa 8555
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.836Julisa 13.836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[logo SNA]Stamped on both sides
13836 AHand etched on runout area side A
13836 BHand etched on runout area side B
13836/1On center label side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | El Salvador | Many Records SS-040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8555 / Julisa 8555First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.836 / Julisa 13.836First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere CAR 8.555 / Julisa CAR 8.555First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8555 / Julisa 8555First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 13.836 / Julisa 13836First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Carrere CAR 883 578-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Carrere CAR 883 578-7 / Julisa CAR 883 578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Carrere 052-2008336First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | American Disco AMD 015 / Many Records AMD 015First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Carrere 531903First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CAR 8.555 / Julisa CAR 8.555First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records CAR 13.836First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Carrere CAR 13.836First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Carrere CART 378First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Italy | Finzy Records FZR 01012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Philippines | Discomagic Records 0-9203812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | JDC Records JDC 006212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ACha-Cha-Cha5:10
- BBass & Drums5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha-Cha-Cha are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Cha-Cha-Cha are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1992.
When was Cha-Cha-Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, UK, El Salvador, France and more. One of them is Many Records 06-2007537, released July 5, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Cha-Cha-Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 06-2007537, AMD 015, CART 378, SS-040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2007537-A 5-7-85 X Ⅰ∆ and 2007537-B 5-7-85 Ⅰ∆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.