UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 35
- Format
- LP, Album
Manfred Mann's Earth BandCriminal Tango
Vinyl pressings
Criminal Tango
by Manfred Mann's Earth Band · 1986
15 pressings10 countriesArt RockRock
Criminal Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Criminal Tango
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records XID 17
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XID 17 [DIX 35] A-2U-1-1- M6 359936 <sig>Side A, stamped/etched/[over-striked]
XID 17 [DIX 35] B-1U-1-1- M6 35993 7Side B, stamped/etched/[over-striked]
XID 17-ASide A, label
XID 17-BSide B, label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 207 629Virgin 207 629
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 207629 A-1/2-86S I ⅣRunout, side A, var.1
DM 207629 B-1/2-86S I ⅡRunout, side B, var.1
DM 207629 A-1/2-86S I ⅢRunout, side A, var.2
DM 207629 A-1/2-86S IRunout, side B, var.2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 207 629Virgin 207 629
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 207629 A-1/2-86S IRunout, side A, stamped, variant 1
DM 207629 B-1/2-86S IRunout, side B, stamped, variant 1
DM 207629 A-1/2-86S I Ⅲ.Runout, side A, stamped, ("Ⅲ." etched), variant 2
DM 207629 B-1/2-86S I ⅢRunout, side B, stamped, ("Ⅲ" etched), variant 2
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 250351
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records VG 50164Virgin VG 50164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DIX 35 ARunout side 1
DIX 35 BRunout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | 10 Records 207 629 / Virgin 207 629First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | 10 Records 207 629 / Virgin 207 629First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | 10 Records 250351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | 10 Records 207 629 / Virgin 207 629First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Greece | 10 Records VG 50164 / Virgin VG 50164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | 10 Records 25VB-1091 / Virgin 25VB-1091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | 10 Records DIX 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Virgin 639205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | 10 Records 207 629 / Virgin 207 629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | 10 Records DIX 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | 10 Records XID 17First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | 10 Records 25VB-1091 / Virgin 25VB-1091First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | 10 Records VJL-119 / Virgin VJL-119LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Creature Music MANNLP015LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | 10 Records T 207629 / Virgin T 207629LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Going Underground5:16
- A2Who Are The Mystery Kids?3:43
- A3Banquet5:15
- A4Killer On The Loose3:57
- B1Do Anything You Wanna Do4:07
- B2Rescue2:54
- B3You Got Me Right Through The Heart3:47
- B4Bulldog3:40
- B5Crossfire3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Criminal Tango are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Criminal Tango are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 2020.
When was Criminal Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, France, Greece and more. One of them is 10 Records DIX 35.
How do I tell if my copy of Criminal Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIX 35, XID 17, 207 629, 250351) 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 Criminal 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.
