Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music AR/LP/12402Ariston Music ARLP/12402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AR LP 12402 - 1L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83Runout area side A
AR LP 12402 - 2L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83Runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Tango
by Matia Bazar · 1983
17 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronicRock
Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music AR LP 12402
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AR LP 12402 - 1L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83Runout side A
AR LP 12402 - 2L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83Runout side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24-0134-1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24-0134-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24-0134-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24-0134-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA 24-0134-1 A-1 RME R/S AlsdorfRunout side A
BE WEA 24-0134-1 B-2 X RME R/S AlsdorfRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | WEA 24-0134-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | WEA 24-0134-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | WEA 24-0134-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | WEA 24-0134-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | WEA 240134-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | Greece | WEA 240134-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Ariston Music AR/LP/12402 / Ariston Music ARLP/12402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Ariston Music AR LP 12402First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P-362First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P-362First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC 25401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P-641LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Seven Seas K28P-641LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | CGD CGD 20633LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin MPIT 1015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Ariston Music 5503315 / Universal Music Group 5503315LP, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered | LP, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered |
| 2025 | Europe | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-292LP, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Repress, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Vacanze Romane4:12
- A2Palestina4:16
- A3Elettrochoc4:46
- A4Intellighenzia4:44
- B1Il Video Sono Io3:54
- B2Scacco Un Po' Matto5:16
- B3Tango Nel Fango3:27
- B4I Bambini Di Poi5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tango are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Tango are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 2025.
When was Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Ariston Music AR/LP/12402.
How do I tell if my copy of Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR/LP/12402, AR LP 12402, 24-0134-1, 240134-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR LP 12402 - 1L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83 and AR LP 12402 - 2L [cgd logo] DD 19-1-83. 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.
