US
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2522
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2 RP2028-2SSide A, stamped
L2 RP2029-4SSide B, stamped
Franz SchubertSymphony No. 2 / "Prometheus" Ballet Excerpts
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 2 / "Prometheus" Ballet Excerpts
by Franz Schubert · 1962
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticSymphonyBalletOrchestra
Symphony No. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Symphony No. 2
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2522RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2522
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2 RY2030-3S ⅠΛIside A runout stamped
L2 RY2031-3S ⅠΛ3side B runout stamped
L2RY-2030Label Side A
L2RY-2031Label Side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RB-6508RCA Victor Red Seal RB.6508
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2RP-2028-2ASide A runout
L2RP-2029-3ASide B runout
France
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 640.718 A
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2522RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2522
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2RY-2030Label Side A
L2RY-2031Label Side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2522
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L2RP-2028Side A, stamped
L2RP-2029Side B, stamped
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2522 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2522First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 640.718 AFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 630.644 ALP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor RB-6508 / RCA Victor Red Seal RB.6508First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2522 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2522First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 640.718 AFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor Red Seal 630.644LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSC-2522-BLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In B-Flat
- Prometheus, Op. 43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Symphony No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, France, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2522.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2522, LSC-2522, RB-6508, 640.718 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 RP2028-2S and L2 RP2029-4S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 2 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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