US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6493
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM-59967-1ESide 1 - Runout
XXSM-59968-1AFSide 2 - Runout
XSM 59967Side 1 - Label
XSM 59968Side 2 - Label
Bruno WalterSymphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39
by Bruno Walter · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- CBS BRG 72137
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6493
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 6493First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | CBS BRG 72137First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6493First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | CBS 75137LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | CBS S 75137 / CBS S 75 137LP | LP |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS S 61335 / CBS 61335LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | CBS S 75137 / CBS S 75 137LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | CBS MS 6493 / CBS M3S 691LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS SBRG 72137LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6493LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 36 In C Major, K. 425 ("Linz")
- Symphony No. 39 In E-Flat Major, K. 543
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1973.
When was Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 6493.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 6493, BRG 72137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM-59967-1E and XXSM-59968-1AF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonies Nos. 36 ("Linz") & 39 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.
