UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6863
- Format
- LP
Franz LisztSymphonic Poems (Les Preludes / Prometheus / Festklänge)
Vinyl pressings
Symphonic Poems (Les Preludes / Prometheus / Festklänge)
by Franz Liszt · 1978
13 pressings7 countriesRomanticTone PoemOrchestraClassical
Symphonic Poems was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Symphonic Poems
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15462-1A ITSide A runout
ZAL 15463-1A ITSide B runout
ZAL 15462Side A label
ZAL 15463Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15462-3YSide A runout
ZAL 15463-3YSide B runout
ZAL 15462Side A label
ZAL 15463Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7084
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15462-3YSide A runout
ZAL 15463-3YSide B runout
ZAL 15462Side A label
ZAL 15463Side B label
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS7084London Records CS.7084
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7656
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | London Records CS7084 / London Records CS.7084First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Decca 7656First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.42262 ASFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Decca SXL 6863 / World Record Club WD 2907LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | UK | Decca SXL 6863First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7084First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records CS 7084 / London Records CS7084LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R 06100 / World Record Club R-06100LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | World Record Club R 06100 / World Record Club R-06100LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6863LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6863LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Prometheus - Symphonic Poem No.5, G.99
- A2Les Preludes - Symphonic Poem No.3 G.97
- BFestklänge - Symphonic Poem No.7, G.101
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonic Poems are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphonic Poems are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Symphonic Poems first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Decca SXL 6863.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonic Poems is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6863, CS 7084, CS7084, 7656) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonic Poems 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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