US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(MC 1198)A Label
(K-12900-S)+B Label
El ChicanoLast Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way
Vinyl pressings
Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way
by El Chicano · 1973
17 pressings13 countriesLatinFunk / Soul
Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way
16 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC 1198 wsSide A runout
MC 1198 wsSide AA runout
MC1198Side A label
MC1198Side AA label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1188
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1188
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1331
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCACS 900.036
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1331First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | MCA Records MCACS 900.036First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | MCA Records 110 033First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 6564First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 6564First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 6564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Records D-1202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | MCA Records 45-I-313First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | MCA Records P-173First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Spain | MCA Records SN 20.721First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Trinidad & Tobago | MCA Records MCS-6564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | MCA Records MU 1188First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | MCA Records MU 1188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-40021First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | SLD MCS 800047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALast Tango In Paris3:25
- BIn A Silent Way3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-40021.
How do I tell if my copy of Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-40021, MU 1188, MCA 1331, MCACS 900.036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (MC 1198) and (K-12900-S)+. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Last Tango In Paris / In A Silent Way 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.
