US
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G2PW-3279A side label
G2PW-3280B side label
Perez Prado And His OrchestraHawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock
Vinyl pressings
Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock
by Perez Prado And His Orchestra · 1956
12 pressings7 countriesLatin JazzCubanoMamboJazz
Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 4 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G2 PW3279-4S A1 RSide A Runout, stamped, (A1 R) etched
G2 PW3280-4S A1 RSide B Runout, stamped, (A1 R) etched
G2PW-3279Side A Label
G2PW-3280Side B Label
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 10153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7E6VW-415 / 7E6VW-416Side A / Side B
Belgium
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47.6538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-6538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G2PW-3279Runout A
G2PW-3280Runout B
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 10153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7E6VW-415 / 7E6VW-416Side A / Side B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | RCA 10153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Australia | RCA 10153First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | Belgium | RCA 47.6538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 47-6538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 47-6538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 1A-0927Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | RCA 20.6538Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 47-65387", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-65387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | RCA 20-6538Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA 20-6538Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHawaiian War Chant2:28
- BCuban Rock1:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 47-6538.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-6538, 10153, 47.6538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G2PW-3279 and G2PW-3280. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawaiian War Chant / Cuban Rock 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.
