France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 190.012
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Camille Saint-SaënsSymphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78
by Camille Saint-Saëns · 1957
26 pressings10 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Mercury 190.012First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | Canada | Mercury MG 50167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Japan | Mercury MB 7010LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury Living Presence AMS 16004LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR-90012 / Mercury SR-90012LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury Living Presence MG 50167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMA 11039 / Mercury MG 50167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Mercury 131 010 MSYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Mercury 121 010 MSLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Spain | Philips 65 98 229LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Philips 6598 828LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Mercury 483 0632LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Mercury Living presence 028948526017LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury SRI 75003LP | LP |
| ? | France | Mercury 131 010 MSY / Mercury 131.010 MSYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 6538 003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | PhilipsLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Mercury 131 010 MSY / Mercury 131.010 MSYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 6538 003LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Fontana 894 022 ZKYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Philips 13PC-71LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Mercury SMC 1008LP, Sampler, Stereo | LP, Sampler, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 894 022 ZKYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury SRI 75003LP | LP |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence MG 50167LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SRI 75003LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In C Minor Op. 78
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in France. One of them is Mercury 190.012.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 190.012) 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. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 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.
