UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips BBE 12054Philips BBE.12054
- Format
- 7", EP
Xavier Cugat And His OrchestraThe Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha
Vinyl pressings
The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha
by Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesCha-ChaLatin
The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha 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 The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha
6 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Germany
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 107 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 429 107.1 ELabel A
AA 429 107.2 ELabel B
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 107 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 429 107.1ELabel side A
AA 429 107.2ELabel side B
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 107 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Italy
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 107 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 429 107 ∇ 1 E = 1 ☐Runout side A
AA 429 107 ∇ 2 E = 5//670 IRunout side B
Netherlands
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips 429 107 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 429 107.1EA Side
AA 429 107.2EB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Germany | Philips 429 107 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 429 107 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 429 107 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Italy | Philips 429 107 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Philips 429 107 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Philips BBE 12054 / Philips BBE.12054First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Spain | Philips 429 107 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Germany | Philips 429 107 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips 429 107 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 429 107 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha
- A2Cha-Cha-Cha No. 5
- B1Cha-Cha-Cha Bar
- B2(The Chi-Chi) Cha-Cha-Cha (Sha-Sha-Sha)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1959.
When was The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Philips BBE 12054.
How do I tell if my copy of The Brand New Cha-Cha-Cha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BBE 12054, 429 107 BE) 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 The Brand New 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.
