Germany
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 097 EPHPolydor EPH 21 097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KO.DVP 21097 A 21586 A Made in GermanyRunout Side A
KO.DVC 21097 B 21586 B Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Tanzorchester Horst WendeIm Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango
Vinyl pressings
Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango
by Tanzorchester Horst Wende · 1961
10 pressings2 countriesEasy ListeningLatinPop
Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Germany
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 097 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 21 097 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 097First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 21 097 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | Polydor 21 586 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 21 586 EPH / Polydor EPH 21 5867", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 21 5867", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 21 5867", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 224 5867", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 224 097 SEPH7", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 21 5867", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 224 586 / Polydor SEPH 224 5867", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Poema
- A2El Choclo
- B1Encanto
- B2Turnier-Tango
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1964.
When was Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 21 097 EPH, released December 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21 097 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KO.DVP 21097 A 21586 A Made in Germany and KO.DVC 21097 B 21586 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Im Strikten Tanz-Rhythmus - 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.