US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRRS 5793--2SSide 1
SRRS 5794--2SSide 2
André PrevinSymphony No.2 "Little Russian" / 8 Russian Folk Songs
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" / 8 Russian Folk Songs
by André Previn · 1966
13 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" 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 "Little Russian"
8 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynagroove, White Dog
- Runout / matrix
SRRS 5793Matrix Side 1
SRRS 5794Matrix Side 1
SRRS-5793 - 1S IRunout Side 1
SRRS-5794--3SRunout Side 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynagroove, White Dog
- Runout / matrix
SRRS 5793Matrix Side 1
SRRS 5794Matrix Side 1
SRRS-5793 - 1S IRunout Side 1
SRRS-5794--3SRunout Side 2
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6670
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Dynagroove
- Runout / matrix
SRRS-5793-1K C KT 1Stamped Runout Side A
SRRS-5794-1K K KT 1Stamped Runout Side B
SRRS-5793Matrix On Label Side A
SRRS-5794Matrix On Label Side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6670
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SRRM-5791-1K G KTRunout Side A (stamped)
SRRM-5792-1K G KTRunout Side B (stamped)
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2884
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | Spain | RCA LM 2884First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6670First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6670First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | South Africa | RCA Victor Red Seal 30 381 / RCA Victor Red Seal 30.381LP | LP |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1265LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | RCA Gold Seal GL 42960LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.2 In C Minor, Op. 17
- Eight Russian Folk Songs, Op. 58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1979.
When was Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2884.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2884, SB-6670, RB-6670, LM-2884) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRRS 5793--2S and SRRS 5794--2S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No.2 "Little Russian" 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.
