Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 799-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781799-1-A JKRunout, side A
R/S Alsdorf 781799-1-B JKRunout, side B
David FosterThe Symphony Sessions
Vinyl pressings
The Symphony Sessions
by David Foster · 1987
11 pressings10 countriesSoft RockNeo-ClassicalRockPop
The Symphony Sessions was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Symphony Sessions
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic A1 81799LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 781 799-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Atlantic 80717LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | Atlantic 81799-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 17991LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Atlantic P-13592LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6715LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Atlantic 81799-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 781 799-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 81799-1 / Atlantic 7 81799-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Atlantic Atlantic 3224LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Piano Concerto In G3:52
- A2The Ballet6:43
- A3Time Passing5:32
- A4Conscience4:07
- A5Firedance6:18
- B1Winter Games4:03
- B2Water Fountain3:48
- B3Just Out Of Reach7:01
- B4Morning To Morning7:20
- B5We Were So Close4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Symphony Sessions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Symphony Sessions are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was The Symphony Sessions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe. One of them is Atlantic 781 799-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Symphony Sessions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 781 799-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 781799-1-A JK and R/S Alsdorf 781799-1-B JK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Symphony Sessions 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.