Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 75242
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Lisa Dal BelloTango
Vinyl pressings
Tango
by Lisa Dal Bello · 1987
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Tango
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-73074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 467
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12CL 467 A-1U - 1- 1- 1Runout side A
12 CL 467 B-1U - 1- 2- 3Runout side B
12CL 467ALabel side A
12CL 467BLabel side B
Europe
October 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2143 7Capitol Records 1C 006 20 2143 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
202437-A2Runout side A variant 1
202437-B1Runout side B variant 1
202437-A1Runout side A variant 2
202437-B1Runout side B variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2159 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2021596-A1Runout side A, variant 1
2021596-B1Runout side B, variant 1
2021596-A2Runout side A, variant 2
2021596-B2Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records C1 75242First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records B-73074First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2159 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2143 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2143 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2021437First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | South Africa | Not On Label (Lisa Dal Bello Self-released) PS 91 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 467First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records CL 467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2143 7 / Capitol Records 1C 006 20 2143 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Capitol Records 006 20 2143 7 / Capitol Records 006-20214377", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATango (Dance Mix)8:13
- B1Tango (7" Single Version)4:06
- B2Tango (Dub Mix)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tango are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tango are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada, UK, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Capitol Records C1 75242.
How do I tell if my copy of Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C1 75242, B-73074, CL 467, 12CL 467) 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 Tango 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.