Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 14
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WHOS-14-A1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side A
WHOS-14-B1 FOON MASTERINGRunout side B
Tragic ErrorTanzen
Vinyl pressings
Tanzen
by Tragic Error · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesNew BeatElectronic
Tanzen was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Tanzen
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 14 RR
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WHOS 14-7-A1 FOON 1ZSide A
WHOS 14-7-B1 FOON 1ZSide B
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-7 RR
- Format
- 7"
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 612 299
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM612299 A-1/4-89Runout side A
DM612299 B-1/4-89Runout side B
S 612 299 ALabel side A
S 612 299 BLabel side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 14First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 14 RRFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 14-7 RRFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Belgium | Who's That Beat? WHOS 1412", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Europe | Logic Records 612 299First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Logic Records 112 299First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Logic Records 612 299First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Max Music MAX 339First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mexico | Musart MPI-75612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ATanzen (Part 1)5:05
- BTanzen (Part 2 - Instrumental Version)4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tanzen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tanzen are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Tanzen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Belgium, Europe, Germany, Spain. One of them is Who's That Beat? WHOS 14.
How do I tell if my copy of Tanzen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHOS 14, WHOS 14 RR, WHOS 14-7, WHOS 14-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WHOS-14-A1 FOON MASTERING and WHOS-14-B1 FOON MASTERING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tanzen 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.