US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6486
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XXSM-59943-1AESide 1 - Runout
XXSM-59944-1GSide 2 - Runout
XSM 59943Side 1 - Label
XSM 59944Side 2 - Label
Bruno WalterSymphony No. 88 In G Major / Symphony No. 100 In G Major (Military)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 88 In G Major / Symphony No. 100 In G Major (Military)
by Bruno Walter · 1963
16 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Symphony No. 88 In G Major 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 Symphony No. 88 In G Major
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5886
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XXLP-59941-2CSide A runout, stamped
XXLP-59942-2GSide B runout, stamped
XLP 59941Side A label matrix
XLP 59942Side B label matrix
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5886
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o XXLP-59941-2D PSide A runout stamped
o XXLP-59942-2F PSide B runout stamped
XLP 59941Side A label
XLP 59942Side B label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 6486
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 59943Side 1 - Label
XSM 59944Side 2 - Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5886
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks ML 5886
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Radio Station
- Runout / matrix
XXLP-59941-2CSide A runout, stamped
XXLP-59942-2GSide B runout, stamped
XLP 59941Side A label matrix
XLP 59942Side B label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6486First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5886First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5886First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5886First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks ML 5886First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 6486First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Columbia Odyssey Y 35932LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | CBS Masterworks MP 38894LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 1985 | South Korea | CBS Masterworks KJCL-5311LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS Masterworks CBS 60501LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | France | CBS S 72141LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS 61 281LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Parnass 92209LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AC 1801LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS BRG 72141 / CBS ML 5886LP | LP |
| ? | UK | CBS SBRG 72141 / CBS MS 6486LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 88 In G Major
- Symphony No. 100 In G Major (''Military'')
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 88 In G Major are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 88 In G Major are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1985.
When was Symphony No. 88 In G Major first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 6486.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 88 In G Major is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 6486, ML 5886) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM-59943-1AE and XXSM-59944-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 88 In G Major 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.
