US
September 1927- Label and catalog number
- Victrola M 16
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
6663A (VE in oval)A side runout
6663B (VE in oval)B side runout
6664A (VE in oval)C side runout
6664B (VE in oval)D side runout
Franz SchubertSymphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished)
by Franz Schubert · 1927
13 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) was first pressed on vinyl in 1927. 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. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished)
2 pressings came out in 1927, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1927- Label and catalog number
- Victor 6663Victor 6664
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
6663A (VE in oval)A side runout
6663B (VE in oval)B side runout
6664A (VE in oval)C side runout
6664B (VE in oval)D side runout
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.
1920s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Canada | Victor 6663 / Victor 6664First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1927 | US | Victrola M 16First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1928 | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" AW 138 / Disco "Grammofono" AW 139Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1779 / His Master's Voice D 1780Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1932 | UK | His Master's Voice D 1779 / His Master's Voice D 1780Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1935 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo AB 609 / La Voz De Su Amo AB 610Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1937 | US | Victor Red Seal M 16Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| 1939 | France | Disque "Gramophone" W-1128 / Disque "Gramophone" W-1129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
1940s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | US | Victor Red Seal DM 16Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" W-1128 / Disque "Gramophone" W-1129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" W-1128 / Disque "Gramophone" W-1129Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E.J. 710 / Electrola E.J. 711Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Hungary | His Master's Voice D 1779 / His Master's Voice D 1780Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 8 In B Minor ("Unfinished")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1927 and 1940.
When was Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1927, in US, Canada. One of them is Victrola M 16, released September 1927.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 16, 6663) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6663A (VE in oval) and 6663B (VE in oval). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 8 In B Minor (Unfinished) 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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