US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2379RCA Victor LSP 2379
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M2 PY2053-1S A1 IRunout side A stamped
M2 PY2054-1S I A1Runout side B stamped
M2PY-2053Label side A
M2PY-2054Label side B
Perez Prado And His OrchestraLa Chunga
Vinyl pressings
La Chunga
by Perez Prado And His Orchestra · 1961
11 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzMamboCubano
La Chunga 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 La Chunga
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2379
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2379RCA Victor LSP 2379
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M2 PY2053-2S 53 RRunout side A stamped
M2 PY2054-5S B1 RRunout side B stamped
M2PY-2053Label side A
M2PY-2054Label side B
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 430 359
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Italy
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM 2379
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Victor SHP-5014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | RCA 430 359First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Victor LPM 2379First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Victor SHP-5014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL-1371First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Spain | RCA Victor LPM-10175First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2379 / RCA Victor LSP 2379First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2379First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2379 / RCA Victor LSP 2379First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPM-2379First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor AVL-3410LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd. RA 5026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ritmo de Chunga2:20
- A2El Escrupuloso2:22
- A3La Chunga2:27
- A4Chunga-La Chunga-La2:10
- A5Rica Chunga1:58
- A6La Toalla2:30
- B1Teresita La Chunga2:00
- B2El Saco Y la Camisa2:22
- B3Chunga Es2:37
- B4Bailando La Chunga1:35
- B5La Viuda De Saragoza2:14
- B6El Burro2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Chunga are there?
11 vinyl pressings of La Chunga are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was La Chunga first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, France, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2379.
How do I tell if my copy of La Chunga is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2379, LPM-2379, 430 359, LPM 2379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2 PY2053-1S A1 I and M2 PY2054-1S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Chunga 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.
