US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Gema Records LPG-3061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
El Gran ComboTangos
Vinyl pressings
Tangos
by El Gran Combo · 1968
10 pressings6 countriesTangoLatin
Tangos was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Tangos
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Colombia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Gema Records G-312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Panama
1968- Label and catalog number
- Gema Records LPG-3061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1968- Label and catalog number
- Gema Records LPG-3061
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Colombia | Gema Records G-312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Panama | Gema Records LPG-3061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Gema Records LPG-3061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Gema Records LPG-3061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Colombia | Tropical GLPS-1023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | Gema Records LPG-3061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Panama | Gema Records LPGS-3061LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Peru | Gema Records LPG 3061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Puerto Rico | Gema Records LPG-3061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Gema Records LPGS-3061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1De Que Presumes2:30
- A2En Un Beso La Vida2:47
- A3Amargura3:20
- A4Una Cancion2:47
- A5Vision2:30
- B1Milonga Sentimental2:10
- B2Sin Ella3:01
- B3Milonga Del 9002:51
- B4Volvio Una Noche2:40
- B5Por Una Cabeza2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tangos are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tangos are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1976.
When was Tangos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela. One of them is Gema Records LPG-3061.
How do I tell if my copy of Tangos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPG-3061, G-312) 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 Tangos 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.
