US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraCha Cha Cha
Vinyl pressings
Cha Cha Cha
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1955
15 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzCha-ChaJazz
Cha Cha Cha was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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
9 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia B-531
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZEP 35777
ZEP 35782
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP35775-1DSide A runout, variant 1
XLP35776-1DSide B runout, variant 1
XLP35775-1DSide A runout, variant 2
XLP35776-1FSide B runout, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp"35775Label, side A
x"Lp"35776Label, side B
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBL 7062
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 718
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia CL 718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Philips B 07.091 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Philips B 07097 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips B 07097 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Philips BBL 7062First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia B-531First year7", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Philips B 07.091 LLP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 718LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips B 07091 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Mexico | Harmony HL-8213LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | CBS ALD 6022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products EXRP 718LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Brand New Cha Cha Cha
- A2Cha Cha Cha No. 5
- A3Senor Juan Cha Cha Cha
- A4Cha Cha Cha Bar
- A5Tremendo Cha Cha Cha
- A6Oyeme Mama!
- B1(The Chi Chi) Cha Cha Cha
- B2Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- B3Rico Vacilon
- B4Chatter Cha Cha Cha
- B5Que Gusto Me Da
- B6Take It Easy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Cha are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Cha Cha Cha are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Cha Cha Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Columbia CL 718.
How do I tell if my copy of Cha Cha Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 718, B-531, BBL 7062, B 07.091 L) 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 Cha 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.
