UK
April 1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2889His Master's Voice 0C 063 ○ 02398
- Format
- LP · Original Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.4647Label side A
2YEA.4648Label side A
Vinyl pressings
2nd Symphony (Complete Version)
by André Previn · 1973
23 pressings8 countriesOrchestraSymphonyLate RomanticClassical
2nd Symphony (Complete Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 2nd Symphony (Complete Version)
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Country unknown
1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2889Angel Records ASD 2889
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 4647Label side A
2YEA 4648Label side B
US
August 1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-36954
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-1-36954-F5#2 ─◁Runout side A complete
S-2-36954-F5#2 ─◁Runout side B complete
2YEA-4647Matrix on side A label
2YEA-4648Matrix on side B label
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 398
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1 C 063-02 398Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 398
- Format
- LP
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-85050
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2YEA.4647Label side 1
2YEA.4648Label side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | His Master's Voice ASD 2889 / Angel Records ASD 2889First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | His Master's Voice 26 140-4 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 26 140-4LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-02 398First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1 C 063-02 398 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 398First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-85050First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAA-85009First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2889 / His Master's Voice 0C 063 ○ 02398LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Angel Records S-36954LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2889 / His Master's Voice 0C 063 ○ 02398First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Angel Records S-36954First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Argentina | Angel Records 6597LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 065-02398 / La Voix De Son Maître 2C 065 - 02.398LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records S-36954LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Angel Records SSB-450012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | New Zealand | World Record Club WI1298 / His Master's Voice ASD 2889LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | His Master's Voice 29 0498 1LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Angel Records AM-34740LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Warner Classics ASD 2889 / Audiophile Sound LP TVC 006LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2015 | UK | EMI ASD 2889LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Angel Records SUAL 12.578LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1 C 063-02 398LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2889 / His Master's Voice 0C 063-02 398LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2889 / His Master's Voice 0C 063 ○ 02398LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2nd Symphony (Complete Version) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of 2nd Symphony (Complete Version) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 2015.
When was 2nd Symphony (Complete Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Germany, Japan. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 2889, released April 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of 2nd Symphony (Complete Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD 2889, S-36954, 1C 063-02 398, 1 C 063-02 398) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2YEA.4647 and 2YEA.4648. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2nd Symphony (Complete Version) 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.
