US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP-1869-A BC-543Y-12590-A 12-24-58A-side runout, etched
AFLP-1869-B 12-24-58 BC-543Y-12590-BB-side runout, etched
Jo Basile, Accordion And OrchestraArgentine Tangos
Vinyl pressings
Argentine Tangos
by Jo Basile, Accordion And Orchestra · 1959
13 pressings8 countriesTangoLatin
Argentine Tangos was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Argentine Tangos
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Brazil
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Colombia | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AFLP 5869LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869 / AFE AFSD 5869LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5869LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Grabaciones Mundiales C.A. GM.200-5808LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1La Cumparsita2:32
- A2A Media Luz2:33
- A3Jalousie3:07
- A4Poema2:37
- A5Tango De Rosas1:48
- A6Adios Muchachos2:35
- B1El Choclo2:39
- B2Tango Delle Calle2:36
- B3Violetta2:30
- B4Adios Pampa Mia3:23
- B5Tristesse3:07
- B6Caminito2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Argentine Tangos are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Argentine Tangos are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 1978.
When was Argentine Tangos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Brazil, Colombia. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFLP 1869.
How do I tell if my copy of Argentine Tangos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFLP 1869, AFSD 5869) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFLP-1869-A BC-543Y-12590-A 12-24-58 and AFLP-1869-B 12-24-58 BC-543Y-12590-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Argentine 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.