Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6042 479 1 1 520 29.6.79Runout area side A
6042 479 2 1 520 29.6.79Runout area side B
6042 479.1Label side A
6042 479.2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Another Cha-Cha
by Santa Esmeralda · 1979
26 pressings19 countriesCha-ChaDiscoElectronicLatin
Another Cha-Cha was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Another Cha-Cha
22 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 17 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 1007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 72
- Runout / matrix
NB 1007 as1 -1-1 KENDUN B JG prcA side runout
NB 1007bs-1-1-1 KENDUN B prcB side runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 1007 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6172 235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PHI 001 6172235 1Y (POLYGRAM scribbled out)Runout area side A
PHI 001 6172235 (B POLYGRAM scribbled out) 2YRunout area side B
6172 235.1Label side A
6172 235.2Label side B
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6042 479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Philips 6172 235First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Philips 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Foreign Exchange Records FE 10650First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Foreign Exchange Records Fe 10650First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Chile | Philips 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Philips 30276First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Philips 45-30276First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Philips 6172 235 / Fauves Puma 6172 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 9198 318First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Philips 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Hungary | Pepita SPSK 70411 / Philips SPSK 70411First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Philips 1058 6042 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6042 479First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Philips 6042 4797", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Colombia | Philips 60424797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Regata Discos 013.91712" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | JDC Records JDC 006912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AAnother Cha-Cha + Cha-Cha Suite4:07
- BGénération4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Another Cha-Cha are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Another Cha-Cha are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Another Cha-Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, US, Austria, Brazil and more. One of them is Philips 6042 479.
How do I tell if my copy of Another Cha-Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6042 479, NB 1007, NB 1007 DJ, 6172 235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6042 479 1 1 520 29.6.79 and 6042 479 2 1 520 29.6.79. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Another 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.
