Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 331 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 0 3 3 1 A Made in Germany 56 197 S II Z L 7Side A
2 0 3 3 1 B Made in Germany 56 198 S W L 7Side B
Alfred HauseTango Auf Tango
Vinyl pressings
Tango Auf Tango
by Alfred Hause · 1958
11 pressings4 countriesTangoLatin
Tango Auf Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Tango Auf Tango
5 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 331 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 0 3 3 1 A Made in Germany 56 197 S II AL 7CSide A
2 0 3 3 1 B Made in Germany 56 198 S ABL 7Side B
Germany
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 331 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 331 EPHPolydor 20 331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PEP 985 380Runout side A
PEP 986 380Runout side B
PEP 985Label side A
PEP 986Label side B
Norway
1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 331 EPHPolydor EPH 20331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
56 197 S II L 7Side A runout
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Polydor 20 331 EPH / Polydor 20 331First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Norway | Polydor 20 331 EPH / Polydor EPH 20331First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Polydor 20 3317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Spain | Polydor 20 331 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 20 331 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor EPH 20 331 / Polydor 20 331 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Du Schwarzer Zigeuner
- A2Uno
- B1La Paloma
- B2Tango Illusion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tango Auf Tango are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tango Auf Tango are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1966.
When was Tango Auf Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany, France, Norway. One of them is Polydor 20 331 EPH.
How do I tell if my copy of Tango Auf Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 331 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 0 3 3 1 A Made in Germany 56 197 S II Z L 7 and 2 0 3 3 1 B Made in Germany 56 198 S W L 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tango Auf Tango 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.