Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 8804Epic 8804
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-8804-1A-1 AStamped runout Side A
01-8804-1B-1 AStamped runout Side B
Ted NugentWango Tango
Vinyl pressings
Wango Tango
by Ted Nugent · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Wango Tango was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Wango Tango
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-167627-1D RJ DINOSAURS EXTINCT T1Runout Side A, etched
ZSS-167628-1D AN AMERICAN COULDN'T DO IT BETTER T11Runout Side B, etched
ZSS 167627Label Side A
ZSS 167628Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-167627-1F RJ DINOSAURS EXTINCT ssssRunout Side A, etched
ZSS-167628-1E AN AMERICAN COULDN'T DO IT BETTER ssRunout Side B, etched
ZSS 167627Label Side A
ZSS 167628Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-167627-1B RJ DINOSAURS EXTINCT pRunout Side A, etched
ZSS-167628-1B AN AMERICAN COULDN'T DO IT BETTER pRunout Side B, etched
ZSS 167627Label Side A
ZSS 167628Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-167627-1B R1 DINOSAURS EXTINCTRunout, side A, etched
ZSP-167631-1ARunout, side B, etched
ZSS 167627label, side A
ZSP 167631label, side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 167631Mono Side Label
ZSS 167627Stereo Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Epic 9-50907First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | Epic 45375First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8804 / Epic 8804First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 8804First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50907First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-50907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic E4-10797", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWango Tango4:47
- BScream Dream3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wango Tango are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wango Tango are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wango Tango first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, US, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Epic EPC 8804.
How do I tell if my copy of Wango Tango is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 8804, 9-50907, 45375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-8804-1A-1 A and 01-8804-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wango 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.
