Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- DECCA 7669
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Georg SoltiSymphony No. 4 In E Minor
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
by Georg Solti · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesRomanticOrchestraSymphonyClassical
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor 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 Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
6 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6890
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15844 3G 1 5 1Runout A-Side
ZAL-15845-2GRunout B-Side
ZAL 15844Label A-Side
ZAL 15845Label B-Side
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca 591087
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.42388
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.42388-01-1Side A label
6.42388-01-2Side B label
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- London Records L25C 1040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6890
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | DECCA 7669First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Decca 591087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 30918 7LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Decca 6.42388First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records L25C 1040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Decca SXL 6890First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Decca SXL 6890First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records L20C 2068LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | London Records CS 7201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Decca 417 607-1LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 417 607-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Decca 6.43525 OGLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In E Minor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In E Minor are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1987.
When was Symphony No. 4 In E Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is DECCA 7669.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 In E Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7669, SXL 6890, 591087, 6.42388) 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 Symphony No. 4 In E Minor 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.