US
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-4682
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Van McCoySoul Cha Cha
Vinyl pressings
Soul Cha Cha
by Van McCoy · 1976
11 pressings10 countriesDiscoLatinFunk / Soul
Soul Cha Cha was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Soul Cha Cha
4 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records 17582 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- Avco TOS 1104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records 61 05 068
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Netherlands | H & L Records 17582 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Avco TOS 1104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | H & L Records 61 05 068First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | H & L Records HL-4682First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Ecuador | H & L Records 45-330087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | H & L Records 17 689 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | H & L Records 7447", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | H & L Records 17582 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Turkey | Star S 9107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | H & L Records HL 46147", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Peru | H & L Records 6105080.57", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Cha Cha3:25
- BThe Shuffle3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Cha Cha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Cha Cha are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Soul Cha Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain. One of them is H & L Records HL-4682.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Cha Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-4682, 17582 AT, TOS 1104, 61 05 068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul 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.