France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX 191Columbia 33 FCX 191
- Format
- LP, Mono · Dowel Spine
- Runout / matrix
XLX 139On Label A
XLX 140On Label B
César FranckSymphonie En Ré Mineur
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie En Ré Mineur
by César Franck · 1953
11 pressings4 countriesModernNeo-RomanticClassical
Symphonie En Ré Mineur was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Symphonie En Ré Mineur
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
France
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FCX 191Columbia 33 FCX 191
- Format
- LP, Mono · Flat Cover
- Runout / matrix
XLX 139Label side A
XLX 140Labelside B
US
November 1953- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 35029
- Format
- LP, Mono
UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33CX 1064
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | France | Columbia FCX 191 / Columbia 33 FCX 191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | France | Columbia FCX 191 / Columbia 33 FCX 191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia 33CX 1064First yearLP | LP |
| 1953 | US | Angel Records 35029First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Angel Records 35029LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Italy | Columbia QIMX 7010LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia FCX 191 / Columbia 33 FCX 191LP | LP |
| ? | France | Columbia FC 25.11510", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | France | Columbia FC 25.11510", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35029LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records 35029LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphonie En Ré Mineur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie En Ré Mineur are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphonie En Ré Mineur are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1963.
When was Symphonie En Ré Mineur first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in France, US, UK. One of them is Columbia FCX 191.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie En Ré Mineur is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FCX 191, 35029, 33CX 1064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLX 139 and XLX 140. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie En Ré Mineur 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.
