UK
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6089Decca LXT.6089
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL.6147Side A label, inverted
ARL.6148Side B label, inverted
Franz SchubertSymphony No. 9 (The Great C Major)
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major)
by Franz Schubert · 1964
15 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 (The Great C Major)
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
UK
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6089Decca SXL.6089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ED1
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6147-1GSide A runout
ZAL-6148-2GSide B runout
ZAL.6147Side A label, inverted
ZAL.6148Side B label, inverted
US
June 1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6381
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6147-2GSide A - Stamped
ZAL-6148-2GSide B - Stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6381
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6147-4WSide A - Stamped
ZAL-6148-4LSide B - Stamped
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLA 6089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6147-2GSide A
ZAL-6148-2GSide B
India
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6147-4W
ZAL-6148-4L
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Decca SXLA 6089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | India | Decca SXL 6089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Decca SXL 6089First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6381First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Decca LXT 6089 / Decca LXT.6089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Decca SXL 6089 / Decca SXL.6089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | London Records CS 6381First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | South Korea | Decca SXL 6089LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca JB 77LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | London Records STS15505LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca SXL 6089 A / Decca SXL.6089ALP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6089 / Decca SXL.6089LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6089 / Decca SXL.6089LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6089 / Decca SXL.6089LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6381LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9 In C “The Great”
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1980.
When was Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, US, Australia, India and more. One of them is Decca LXT 6089, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6089, SXL 6089, CS 6381, SXLA 6089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL.6147 and ARL.6148. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 9 (The Great C Major) 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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