Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- DDD ZPGDR 33424
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Piero 5-5-82 LKAY 36621 IS -IA3A side runout
Piero 5-5-82 LKAY 36622 IS -IA3B side runout
LKAY 36621A side label
LKAY 36622B side label
TantraTantra II
Vinyl pressings
Tantra II
by Tantra · 1982
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Tantra II was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Tantra II
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Importe/12 MP-318
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed · Yellow Clear
- Runout / matrix
MWDN - 411-1 STERLINGA-Side Runout
MP-318-2 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :v) EDPB-Side Runout
MP-318-1A-Side Label
MP-318-2B-Side Label
Ecuador
1982- Label and catalog number
- Teen Internacional L.P.-41558
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
41558 AA side runout
41558 BB side runout
ZPGDR 33424 LP 41558AA side label
ZPGDR 33424 LP 41558BB side label
Ecuador
1982- Label and catalog number
- Teen Internacional LP-41558
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Stereo · Colored red
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6399 373
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6399 373 1Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 1 12 06Side A runout
6399 373 2Y 1 ℗ 1982 670 1 12 06Side B runout
6399 373. 1Label side A
6399 373. 2Label side B
Philippines
1982- Label and catalog number
- Importe/12 M-311Importe/12 MP-311
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MP-311-A ALPHA 11-26-82*Side A, runout, etched
MP-311-B ALPHA 11-26-82*Side B, runout, etched
LKAY 36621Side A label
LKAY 36622Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ecuador | Teen Internacional L.P.-41558First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Teen Internacional LP-41558First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | DDD ZPGDR 33424First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 6399 373First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Importe/12 M-311 / Importe/12 MP-311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5292First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Importe/12 MP-318First yearLP, Album, Mixed · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mixed · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 822712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Polydor 813776-1 / PolyGram 813776-112" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | S.A.I.F.A.M. COM 322LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMacumba14:10
- BA Place Called Tarot15:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tantra II are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tantra II are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Tantra II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, US, Ecuador, Netherlands and more. One of them is DDD ZPGDR 33424.
How do I tell if my copy of Tantra II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZPGDR 33424, MP-318, L.P.-41558, LP-41558) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Piero 5-5-82 LKAY 36621 IS -IA3 and Piero 5-5-82 LKAY 36622 IS -IA3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tantra II 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.