UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Unicorn Records RHS 300
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RHS 300 A-3◇W GRunout stamp side A
RHS 300 B7-◇ H MRunout stamp side B
Carl NielsenSymphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39
by Carl Nielsen · 1969
12 pressings4 countriesRomanticModernClassical
Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39 was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Unicorn Records RHS 300
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Yellow Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-71236
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
H 71236 A⁻¹ Pete Helffrich ARC 9-23-70Runout side A
H 71236 B² Pete Helffrich ARC 9-24-70Runout side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-71236
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Nonesuch H-71236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Nonesuch H-71236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 065-92760LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Unicorn Records RHS 300LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Unicorn Records UN1-75008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71236LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71236LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5, Op. 50
- B2Saga-Drøm Op. 39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Unicorn Records RHS 300.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 39 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RHS 300, H-71236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RHS 300 A-3◇W G and RHS 300 B7-◇ H M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 5 Op. 50 / Saga-Drøm Op. 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.