German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 537
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8 20 537 A 3C 0 203 1477 A6 S0 SRunout side A
8 20 537 B 3C 0 203 1478 D6 S0 SRunout side B
0 203 1477Label side A
0 203 1478Label side B
César FranckSinfonie D-moll
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie D-moll
by César Franck · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Sinfonie D-moll was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Sinfonie D-moll
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1966- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 117
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A6Runout side A
B6Runout side B
St 0 253 295Label side A
St 0 253 296Label side B
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 537First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 117First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Polyphon 2542 050-18LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 135 036LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 135 036LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK | Heliodor 2548 132LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 135036LP | LP |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 135 036LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Heliodor 2548 132LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Deutsche Grammophon 135 036LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Sinfonie D-moll
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sinfonie D-moll are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie D-moll are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Sinfonie D-moll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 20 537.
How do I tell if my copy of Sinfonie D-moll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 537, 8 25 117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 20 537 A 3C 0 203 1477 A6 S0 S and 8 20 537 B 3C 0 203 1478 D6 S0 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sinfonie D-moll 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.
