Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-5048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana BrassLast Tango In Paris / The Nicest Things Happen
Vinyl pressings
Last Tango In Paris / The Nicest Things Happen
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesLatin JazzEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Last Tango In Paris 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
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1420
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 12579 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 12 579 A-3 Made in GermanyRunout A
C 12 579 B-3 Made in GermanyRunout B
C 12 579 AA Label
C 12 579 BB Label
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 12579 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 12579 A-3 Made In GermanyRunout A
C 12579 B-3 Made In GermanyRunout B
C 12 579 ALabel side A
C 12 579 BLabel side B
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 45044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 45044 1 26/2/73Runout area side A
AM 45044 2 26/2/73Runout area side B
AM 45044/1Label side A
AM 45044/2Label side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-5048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1420First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM 1420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records 1420First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12579 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12579 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45044First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 12579 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 5048First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Venezuela | A&M Records 45-13.366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALast Tango In Paris2:50
- BThe Nicest Things Happen3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Last Tango In Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is A&M Records AMK-5048.
How do I tell if my copy of Last Tango In Paris is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMK-5048, AM 1420, AM-1420, 12579 AT) 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 Last Tango In Paris 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.
