UK
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6003
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5386-1E G 2 1 SMRunout side A, stamped
ZAL-5387-1E C 1Runout side B, stamped
ZAL.5386Matrix on label - side A
ZAL.5387Matrix on label - side B
Arthur HoneggerChristmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings
Vinyl pressings
Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings
by Arthur Honegger · 1962
15 pressings5 countriesModernCantataSymphonyChoral
Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6003
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records OS 25320
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5386-1EStamped Side 1
ZAL-5387-1EStamped Side 2
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6003
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-5386-R1Side A runout stamped
ZAL-5387-R2Side A runout stamped
ZAL.5386Side A label
ZAL.5387Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | France | Decca SXL 6003First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | London Records OS 25320First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca SXL 6003First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca LXT 6003First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 2112LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | Japan | London Records SLC 1261LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 189LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds ADD 189LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 189LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | London Records OS 25320LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | London Records OS 25320LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Ace Of Diamonds SDD 189LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6003 / Decca SXL.6003LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6003LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records 5686LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AA Christmas Cantata
- Symphony For Strings
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1970.
When was Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, US, France. One of them is Decca SXL 6003, released October 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6003, LXT 6003, OS 25320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-5386-1E G 2 1 SM and ZAL-5387-1E C 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Christmas Cantata / Symphony For Strings 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.