US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic BF 19026
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XSB 59688A Side, label
XSB 59689B Side, label
Orquestra Serenata TropicalThe Soul Of The Tango
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Of The Tango
by Orquestra Serenata Tropical · 1963
13 pressings9 countriesTangoLatin
The Soul Of The Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Soul Of The Tango
2 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Epic LF 18026
- Format
- LP, Promo, 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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Epic BF 19026First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | US | Epic LF 18026First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Gramusic GM-124LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 53191LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Plaza pz7012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Harmony HL-9.048LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 2-73-11033 D-422LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Orfeo 210.086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Premier 307.3216LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | CBS GL 10015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | CBS DCS-645LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | CBS DCS 512LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Plaza PZ-9012LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1El Choclo
- A2Adios Muchachos
- A3Nostalgias
- A4Percal
- A5Madreselva
- A6Mano A Mano
- B1La Cumparsita
- B2Jalousie
- B3Mi Buenos Aires Querido
- B4Jurame
- B5Cristal
- B6Mar Negro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Of The Tango are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Soul Of The Tango are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1973.
When was The Soul Of The Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Epic BF 19026.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Of The Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 19026, LF 18026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB 59688 and XSB 59689. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soul Of The 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.