US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Odyssey Y 32981
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAL 32981-1JRunout hand-etched side A
MBL 32981-1BRunout stamped side B
Anton BrucknerSymphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic"
by Anton Bruckner · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesRomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" 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 In E-Flat "Romantic"
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS Odyssey ODA 5010
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX174628Side 1 label
MX174629Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | CBS Classics 61137 / CBS Classics S 61137LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | CBS Odyssey ODA 5010First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Odyssey Y 32981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | CBS 61137LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 23AC 614LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS Masterworks CBS 60297 / CBS CBS 60297LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks MP 39026LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS OS-711-CLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCL 87LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SONC-10457LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCL 1063LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat Major "Romantic"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1983.
When was Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia. One of them is Odyssey Y 32981.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y 32981, ODA 5010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAL 32981-1J and MBL 32981-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 4 In E-Flat "Romantic" 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.
