Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Herb AlpertFandango
Vinyl pressings
Fandango
by Herb Alpert · 1982
13 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningDiscoElectronicJazz
Fandango was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Fandango
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-745
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17210
- Format
- 12"
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2441-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17210
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP017210A-M1 M2-25696Side A Runout etched
A&M SP017210AA-M1 MR-25696Side B Runout etched
SP-017210-ASide A Label Matrix
SP-017210-AASide B Label Matrix
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2441A&M Records 2441-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Y Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 7065033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-745First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | A&M Records 42043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | A&M Records CSR 1223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9216First year7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-17210First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-17210First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2441 / A&M Records 2441-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2441-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFandango3:42
- BManhattan Melody5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fandango are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Fandango are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Fandango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Japan, US, Costa Rica, Italy and more. One of them is A&M Records AMP-745.
How do I tell if my copy of Fandango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMP-745, SP-17210, 2441-S, 2441) 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 Fandango 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.
