Denmark
1953- Label and catalog number
- Polydor EPH 20012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
51061 SSide A, runout, stamped
10. 6. 53Side A, runout, stamped
51062 SSide B, runout, stamped
10. 6. 53Side B, runout, stamped
Alfred HauseIm Tango-Rhythmus
Vinyl pressings
Im Tango-Rhythmus
by Alfred Hause · 1953
11 pressings4 countriesTangoLatin
Im Tango-Rhythmus was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Im Tango-Rhythmus
1 pressing came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Denmark | Polydor EPH 20012First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Polydor 20 012 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 0127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | Polydor 20 0127", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Australia | Polydor 20 012 EPH7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Polydor 20 012 EPH / Polydor 20 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Denmark | Polydor 20 012 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 20 012 EPH / Polydor 20 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 20.0127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 200127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 20 012 EPH / Polydor EPH 20 0127", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Olé Guapa
- A2A Media Luz
- B1Tango Bolero
- B2Jalousie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Im Tango-Rhythmus are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Im Tango-Rhythmus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1963.
When was Im Tango-Rhythmus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Denmark. One of them is Polydor EPH 20012.
How do I tell if my copy of Im Tango-Rhythmus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPH 20012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 51061 S and 10. 6. 53. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Im Tango-Rhythmus 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.