US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2440A-Side Label
2441B-Side Label
A+M 2440-P2A side deadwax - scribed
A+M 2441-P2B side deadwax - scribed
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassLast Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain
Vinyl pressings
Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1973
11 pressings8 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain 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 / Fire And Rain
9 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
- A&M Records AM-1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2440-T2 TIIRunout, Side A, Etched
A+M 2441-T2 TIIRunout, Side B, Etched
A+M 2440 T1 TIIIRunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 1
A+M 2441 T1 TIIIRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 1
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M 2440-M1 MR △90772Runout A var 1
A+M 2441-M1 MR △90772-XRunout B var 1
A+M 2440 M2 MR △90772Runout A var 2
A+M 2441 M2 MR △90772-XRunout B var 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records S7AM 5087
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM 5087First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 7058First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | France | A&M Records AM 1420 / A&M Records AM 1.420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | A&M Records HS 919 / Hispavox HS 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7058First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records AM-1420First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records AM-1420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1420First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | A&M Records AM 7 / Sussex Am 77", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Peru | A&M Records 117897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALast Tango In Paris2:50
- BFire And Rain2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-1420.
How do I tell if my copy of Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1420, 1420, AMS 7058, S7AM 5087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2440 and 2441. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Last Tango In Paris / Fire And Rain 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.
