US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2899RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TRRM-2387-3S HRunout side A, stamped
TRRM-2388-5S HRunout side B, stamped
André PrevinSymphony No. 2
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 2
by André Previn · 1966
13 pressings5 countriesRomanticModernClassical
Symphony No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Symphony No. 2
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2389- 2S B1 ISide A stamped
TRRS-2390--2S I B1Side B stamped
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RB-6685
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SB-6685RCA Victor LSC 2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2389-1K B KT 1Stamped in runout side A
TRRS-2390-1K H KT 21 SWStamped in runout side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynagroove
- Runout / matrix
TRRS-2389 THRunout side A, etched
TRRS-2390 THRunout side B, etched
TRRS-2389Label side A
TRRS-2390Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor RB-6685First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor SB-6685 / RCA Victor LSC 2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2899 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-2877LP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 12877 / RCA Gold Seal SB 6685LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | RCA Red Seal SRA-2746LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Red Seal LSB 4089LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SB-6685 / RCA Victor LSC 2899LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2899LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1979.
When was Symphony No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2899.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2899, LSC-2899, RB-6685, SB-6685) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRRM-2387-3S H and TRRM-2388-5S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 2 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.
