UK
September 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2960Decca LXT.2960
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-2045-2B I N 2 CAStamped runout side A
ARL-2046-1B I N 2 CAStamped runout side B
Anthony CollinsSymphonies 3 & 7
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies 3 & 7
by Anthony Collins · 1954
14 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonies 3 & 7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Symphonies 3 & 7
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL 2045 - 1B
ARL 2045 1B
ARL 2046 1B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL. 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CΛ ARL 2045-1B HU RT 9IA side runout stamped
CΛ ARL 2045-1B UM RT I2B side runout stamped
ARL.2045A side label
ARL.2046B side label
Spain
September 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2960Decca LXT.2960
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | London Records LL 1008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | London Records LL. 1008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Spain | Decca LXT 2960 / Decca LXT.2960First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Decca LXT 2960 / Decca LXT.2960First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Decca LXT 2960 / Decca LXT.2960LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LXT 2960 / Decca LXT.2960LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Decca LXT 2960 / Decca LXT.2960LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Decca LXT 2960LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACLA 181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Ace Of Clubs ACL 181 / EMI (Australia) Limited ACLA-181LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2960LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL 1008LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In C Major, Op. 52
- BSymphony No. 7 In C Major, Op. 105
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies 3 & 7 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphonies 3 & 7 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1963.
When was Symphonies 3 & 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is Decca LXT 2960, released September 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies 3 & 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2960, LL 1008, LL. 1008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-2045-2B I N 2 CA and ARL-2046-1B I N 2 CA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies 3 & 7 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.