France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840.802 BZPhilips 840 802 BZ
- Format
- LP, 10", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 840802 1Z 380Runout, side A
AA 840802 2Z 380Runout, side B
AA 840.802 1ZCenter label, side A
AA 840.802 2ZCenter label, side B
Los MerecumbesCha-Cha-Cha
Vinyl pressings
Cha-Cha-Cha
by Los Merecumbes · 1961
10 pressings6 countriesCha-ChaLatinFolkWorld
Cha-Cha-Cha 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 Cha-Cha-Cha
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips P. 14 038 R
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA / 14038 1B 380 Made in FranceA runout
AA 14038 \ 2B 380 Made in FranceB runout
P. 14 038 R AA 14 038 1 RA label
P. 14 038 R AA 14 038 2 RB 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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Philips 840.802 BZ / Philips 840 802 BZFirst yearLP, 10", Stereo | LP, 10", Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Philips P. 14 038 RFirst yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Philips PHM 200-042 / Philips PHM-200-042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Philips PHS-600-042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Fontana 6431 704LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | Philips SLP-9105LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Pergola 832.614LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 842 005 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips P 08713 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 856 203 ypyLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ojitos Traidores
- A2Cha-Cha-Cha-A-He
- A3Bailalo Chiquita
- A4Dame Dame Ya!
- A5Dame Un Beso
- A6Bamba Cha-Cha
- B1Rio Bamba
- B2La Suppa Del Pichon
- B3Profesor Merengue
- B4Mentira
- B5Problema
- B6Mama Maria
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha-Cha-Cha are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cha-Cha-Cha are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was Cha-Cha-Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is Philips 840.802 BZ.
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 840.802 BZ, P. 14 038 R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 840802 1Z 380 and AA 840802 2Z 380. 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.