UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4003 A1 0Runout A
EPC S 4003 B1 5 I̶R̶ ̶2̶0̶0̶Runout B
S EPC 4003 A°Label A
S EPC 4003 B°Label B
The Salsoul OrchestraTangerine
Vinyl pressings
Tangerine
by The Salsoul Orchestra · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Tangerine was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Tangerine
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mexico
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic SC-71445
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic SC-71445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Epic S EPC 4003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC 40037", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 40037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 40037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Salsoul Records 16581-A7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic S EPC 40037", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATangerine3:22
- BGet Happy3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tangerine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tangerine are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Tangerine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Mexico. One of them is Epic S EPC 4003.
How do I tell if my copy of Tangerine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 4003, SC-71445) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC S 4003 A1 0 and EPC S 4003 B1 5 I̶R̶ ̶2̶0̶0̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tangerine 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.
