UK
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2719
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-1269-2BRunout side-A, stamped
CB ARL-1270-1BRunout side-B, stamped
Franz SchubertSymphony No. 9 In C Major (Great)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great)
by Franz Schubert · 1953
14 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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. 9 In C Major (Great)
3 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 619
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RT N ARL-1269-1DRunout side-A, stamped
RT N ARL-1270-1DRunout side-B, stamped
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 619
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CT ARL-1269-2B CB CT 2Runout side-A, stamped
CT ARL-1270-1B UB CT 4Runout side-B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Decca LXT 2719First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 619First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | London Records LL 619First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Decca LXT 2719LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 2719LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records B 19078LP | LP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 70 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.70LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 70 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.70LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN 7727LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1975 | US | Sine Qua Non SQN 7727 / Sine Qua Non SQN-7727LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Decca LXT 2719LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Decca ECS 714 / Decca ECS.714LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca LXT 2719LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 70 / Ace Of Clubs ACL.70LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Great C Major Symphony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1975.
When was Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in UK, US. One of them is Decca LXT 2719.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2719, LL 619) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL-1269-2B and CB ARL-1270-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 9 In C Major (Great) 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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