UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 5255Decca LXT 5256
- Format
- LP, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung
by Anton Bruckner · 1956
20 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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. 5 / Götterdämmerung
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 5255 / Decca LXT 5256First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | London Records CSA 2205LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | London Records SLC1430-1sLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECS 530LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECM 530 / Eclipse ECM.530LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Eclipse ECS 530LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca ECS 530 / Eclipse ECS 530LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca ECS 530 / Eclipse ECS 530LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records STS 15121/2LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | London Records STS 15121/2LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records GT 9035LP | LP |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GT 9091LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | London Records K15C-7037LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records K33C 70024/25LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5255 / Decca LXT 5256-HLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5255 / Decca LXT 5256-HLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Decca LXT 5255 / Decca LXT 5256-HLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records CMA 7208LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records LL-1527/8LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records CSA 2205LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major
- Orchestral Excerpts From "Götterdämmerung"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1988.
When was Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 5255.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 5255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 5 / Götterdämmerung 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.
