Vinyl pressings
by Space · 1977
Tango In Space was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
24 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
M.P.P.VStamped on both sides
45 X 140295 AHand etched on runout area side A
45 X 140295 BVariant 1 : Hand etched on runout area side B
45 X 140295 B¹Variant 2 : Hand etched on runout area side B
7N 25756 A-1 ♢MBRunout A, hand etched
7N 25756 B-1 ♢MBRunout B, hand etched
†7N 25756-A†Label A-side
†7N 25756-B†Label B-side
7N 25756 A-1 ♢MBRunout A: Hand etched
7N 25756 B-1 ♢MBRunout B: Hand etched
†7N 25756-A†Label A-side
†7N 25756-B†Label B-side
7N 25756 A-1 ♢MBRunout A, hand etched
7N 25756 B-1 ♢MBRunout B, hand etched
†7N 25756-A†Label A-side
†7N 25756-B†Label B-side
UA-DW-1024-A 33 UAST-18724-D [artisan logo]A-Side Runout Etching
UA-DM-1024-B 33 UAST-18720-D [artisan logo]B-Side Runout Etching
UAST-18724A-Side Label
UAST-18720B-Side Label
UAST-18720 XRunout, Side A
UAST-18724-E XRunout, Side B
UAST-18720Printed on label, Side A
UAST-18724-EPrinted on label, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Hansa International 11 556 AT / Hansa 11 556 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1766First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45. X. 140.295 / Vogue 45. X. 140295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 11 556 AT / Hansa 11 556 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 25 516 XTFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 11 556 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Vogue IV 3033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Vogue IV 3033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Vogue IV 3033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Vogue IV 3033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | Vogue VGS 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International 7N 25756First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-DW1024First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records SP-155First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW1023First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Tirk TIRK04912", Single | 12", Single |
26 vinyl pressings of Tango In Space are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 2009.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Ireland and more. One of them is Vogue 45. X. 140.295.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45. X. 140.295, 7N 25756, UA-DW1024, UA-XW1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M.P.P.V and 45 X 140295 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
