US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7279
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XXSM139742-2BSide 1 stamped
XXSM139743-2DSide 2 stamped
XSM 139742Side 1 label
XSM 139743Side 2 label
Dmitri ShostakovichFifth Symphony
Vinyl pressings
Fifth Symphony
by Dmitri Shostakovich · 1965
10 pressings6 countriesModernClassical
Fifth Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Fifth Symphony
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | CBS 72811LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS S 72811LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | CBS Classics 61643LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | CBS Odyssey ODA 5088LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS 61643LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 72 811LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCT 10LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7279LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7279LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5, Op. 47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fifth Symphony are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fifth Symphony are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was Fifth Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 7279.
How do I tell if my copy of Fifth Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 7279) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM139742-2B and XXSM139743-2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fifth Symphony 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.
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