US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1359
- Format
- 7", Single
John Buck And His BlazersChi Chi / Forbidden City
Vinyl pressings
Chi Chi / Forbidden City
by John Buck And His Blazers · 1958
11 pressings5 countriesRockabillySurfRockLatin
Chi Chi / Forbidden City was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Chi Chi / Forbidden City
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Cadence 1359First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1959 | France | Heliodor 453 0287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 45 30287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Heliodor 45 30287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Cadence CC 26.2227", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Cadence 13597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Cadence 13597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 51947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 51947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Warner Bros. Records 51947", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 45 30287", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AChi Chi1:56
- BForbidden City2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chi Chi / Forbidden City are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Chi Chi / Forbidden City are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1960.
When was Chi Chi / Forbidden City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Cadence 1359.
How do I tell if my copy of Chi Chi / Forbidden City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1359) 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 Chi Chi / Forbidden City 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.