UK
October 1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6BB 171/2
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL−13197−3WRunout side A
ZAL−13198−3WRunout side B
ZAL−13199−2WRunout side C
ZAL−13200−2WRunout side D
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4
by Anton Bruckner · 1974
19 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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. 4
5 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA2240London Records CSA-2240
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-13197-3W UK 2BSide A stamped variant 1
ZAL-13198-3W UI 2BSide B stamped variant 1
ZAL-13199-2W UG 1Side C stamped variant 1
ZAL-13200-2W UB 2BSide D stamped variant 1
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA2240London Records CSA-2240
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-13197-3W UK 2BSide A stamped
ZAL-13198-3W UI 2BSide B stamped
ZAL-13199-2W UG 1Side C stamped
ZAL-13200-2W UB 2BSide D stamped
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SOL 1003~4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 13197 (SDLB 4075) LSide A Label
ZAL 13198 (SDLB 4076) LSide B Label
ZAL 13199 (SDLB 4077) LSide C Label
ZAL 13200 (SDLB 4078) LSide D Label
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records L20C-2036
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | London Records SOL 1003~4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records L20C-2036First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records CSA2240 / London Records CSA-2240First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | US | London Records CSA2240 / London Records CSA-2240First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | UK | Decca 6BB 171/2First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca 6BB 171/2 / Decca 6BB.171Box Set, LP, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.35384LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Decca SDD 623 116 - 9-42623 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 623 116 - 9-42623LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-42623 / Ace Of Diamonds SDD 623LP, Club Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Club edition |
| 1982 | UK | Decca JB 120LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | USA & Canada | London Records JL 41039LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Decca 411 581-1 / Planeta 411 581-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Decca 428 124-1LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Decca 6BB 171/2 / Decca 478 8559LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 7.348/49LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 593 008 / Decca 5930081LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.35384 DXLP | LP |
| ? | Japan | London Records L18C50011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | London Records FCCA 7014LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In E Flat Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 2015.
When was Symphony No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Japan. One of them is Decca 6BB 171/2, released October 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6BB 171/2, CSA2240, SOL 1003~4, L20C-2036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL−13197−3W and ZAL−13198−3W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 4 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.
