US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1005Tico Records TR-LP-1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Overlay - High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
TRLP 1005 A2Side A, stamped
TRLP 1005BSide B, stamped
Tito PuenteCha Cha Cha's For Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers
by Tito Puente · 1956
13 pressings6 countriesCha-ChaGuaguancóLatin
Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers 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 Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Tico Records LP 1005Tico Records TR-LP-1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Overlay - High Fidelity
- Runout / matrix
TRLP 1005A2Side A runout
TRLP 1005BSide B runout
TR-LP-1005 ASide A label
TR-LP-1005 BSide B label
Brazil
1956- Label and catalog number
- Sinter SLP-3711Tico Records LP-1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1005Tico Records TLP-1005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TR-LP-1005 A2 PSSide A label
TR-LP-1005 B2 PSSide B label
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Riviera RLP 6649
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRLP1005A M6-169303 X PARTX 28835Runout side A
TPLP1005B M6-169304 X PARTX 28836Runout side B
xBarcx. 28.835Label side A
xBarcx. 28.836Label side B
South Africa
1956- Label and catalog number
- Tico Records LP 1005Tico Records TICO LP-1005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRLP-1005 ARunout side A, etched
TRLP-1005 BRunout side B, etched
TR-LP-1005 ALabel side A
TR-LP-1005 BLabel 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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Brazil | Sinter SLP-3711 / Tico Records LP-1005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TLP-1005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Riviera RLP 6649First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | South Africa | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TICO LP-1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TR-LP-1005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TR-LP-1005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Tico Records TRLP-1005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay RLP 6649LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Barclay RLP 6649 / Riviera RLP 6649LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TR-LP 1005LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP 1005 / Tico Records TR-LP 1005LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP 1005LP | LP |
| ? | US | Tico Records LP-1005 / Tico Records TR-LP-1005LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Suavecito
- A2Almendra
- A3Prelude To Rhythm
- A4Cha-Cha-Cha
- A5Pare Cochero
- A6Cha-Cha Mambo
- B1Los Marcianos
- B2La Palma
- B3Al Ritmo Del Cha-Cha-Cha
- B4Todos Bailan Mi Cha-Cha-Cha
- B5Cuidado Con La Mano
- B6Goza Mi Cha-Cha-Cha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1960.
When was Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Tico Records LP 1005.
How do I tell if my copy of Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1005, SLP-3711, RLP 6649) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRLP 1005 A2 and TRLP 1005B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cha Cha Cha's For Lovers 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.
