France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mankin Records 600 723Virgin 600 723
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
600723 A MPORunout A side
600723 B MPORunout B side
Vinyl pressings
Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero
by Bandolero · 1983
54 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero
38 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 105.121Mankin Records 105.121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 105 121 AHand etched runout side A
MPO 105 121 B1XHand etched runout side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 105 121Mankin Records 105 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 105 121 AHand-etched runout side A, variant 1
MPO 105 121 B1XHand-etched runout side B, variant 1
MPO 105 121 AHand-etched runout side A, variant 2
MPO 105 121 B¹Hand-etched runout side B, variant 2
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 105 121Mankin Records 105 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 105 121 AHand-etched runout side A
MPO 105 121 B1Hand-etched runout side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 105.121Mankin Records 105.121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Price Code PM102
- Runout / matrix
MPO 105 121 AXRunout side A
MPO 105 121 B1XRunout side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 105 121Mankin Records 105 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 105 121 ARunout side A
MPO 105 121 B1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 54 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 635-12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin Australia VS 63512First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 01900 / Virgin 92 01900First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 92637 / Virgin 92 92637First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 92637 / Virgin 92 92637First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | El Salvador | Virgin VI-05First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | El Salvador | RCA VI-05First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 600 723First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 600 723First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Mankin Records 600 723 / Virgin 600 723First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 105.121 / Mankin Records 105.121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Virgin SA 3038 / Mankin Records SA 3038First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | EastWest 0630 15790-012" | 12" |
| 1995 | France | EastWest 0630 12927-012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AParis Latino5:10
- B1Tango Tango5:20
- B2El Bandido Caballero4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero are there?
54 vinyl pressings of Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 1995.
When was Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Mankin Records 600 723.
How do I tell if my copy of Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 723, 105.121, 105 121, SA 3038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600723 A MPO and 600723 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paris Latino • Tango Tango • El Bandido Caballero 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.