France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note UP 35.517
- Format
- 7", Single
Marlena ShawLast Tango In Paris
Vinyl pressings
Last Tango In Paris
by Marlena Shaw · 1973
13 pressings9 countriesSoulSoundtrackThemeFunk / Soul
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
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35.517United Artists Records 4508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note UP 35517
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW209-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW209-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNST11635-2 TI
BNST 10441-2 TII
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note UP 35.517
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-5090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Blue Note UP 35.517First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | France | United Artists Records UP 35.517 / United Artists Records 4508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | United Artists Records 4508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Blue Note LNR-10345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Blue Note 5C 006-94348First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 5090First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-S-14-65First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Blue Note UP 35517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Blue Note UP 35.517First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-XW209-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-XW209-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BN-XW209-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALast Tango In Paris3:15
- BSave The Children4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Last Tango In Paris are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Last Tango In Paris first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Blue Note UP 35.517.
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 UP 35.517, UP 35517, BN-XW209-W, UAK-5090) 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.
