France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 4070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11 T 4070 ARunout side A etched
11T 4070 BRunout side B etched
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Vinyl pressings
El Tchou Tchou
by Tchou Tchou Combo · 1975
13 pressings7 countriesLatinPop
El Tchou Tchou was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 El Tchou Tchou
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 4070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
11 T 4070 ASide A, etched in runout
11 T 4070 BSide B, etched in runout
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 4070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 4070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.275-YOmega International 110-36.275Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SFo 20811Label side A
SFo 20812Label side B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 36.275-YOmega International 110/36.275 Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
SF0 - 20811 /1Runout side A, stamped
SF0 - 20812 /1 ΛRunout side B, stamped
SFo 20811Label side A
SFo 20812Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Omega International 36.275-Y / Omega International 110-36.275YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Omega International 36.275-Y / Omega International 110/36.275 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 40707", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Metronome M 25 668First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Carosello CE 20400First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Omega International OM 36 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Turkey | Max MT 4070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Ariola 16587 A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Turkey | Kent KENT 281067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEl Tchou Tchou3:00
- BPaisano3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Tchou Tchou are there?
13 vinyl pressings of El Tchou Tchou are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was El Tchou Tchou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Les Disques Motors MT 4070.
How do I tell if my copy of El Tchou Tchou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 4070, 36.275-Y, M 25 668, CE 20400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11 T 4070 A and 11T 4070 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Tchou Tchou 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.