US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5014
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(x"Lp"38308)Matrix side A
(x"Lp"38309)Matrix side B
XXLP38308-5H IIAIRunout stamped side A (etched IIAI
XXLP38309-3AB IARunout stamped side B (etched IA
Bruno WalterSymphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 ("Jupiter") / Symphony No. 39 In E-flat Major, K. 543
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 ("Jupiter") / Symphony No. 39 In E-flat Major, K. 543
by Bruno Walter · 1956
14 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 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. 41 In C Major, K. 551
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5014
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(x"Lp"38308)Matrix side A
(x"Lp"38309)Matrix side B
XXLP38308-4G ☆Runout stamped side A (etched IIAI
XXLP38309-3A ☆Runout stamped side B (etched IA
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5014
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Columbia Masterworks WL 5226LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | Philips C.1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1959 | UK | Philips ABL 3206 / Philips ABL.3206LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Columbia OL-104LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Philips ABL 3206 / Philips A 01276 LLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony Masterworks 15AC 657LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLC551LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5014LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 ("Jupiter")
- Symphony No. 39 In E-flat Major, K. 543
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1979.
When was Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia Masterworks ML 5014.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ML 5014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (x"Lp"38308) and (x"Lp"38309). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K. 551 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.
