Romania
1958- Label and catalog number
- Electrecord ECD 58
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
MDW 115 AWSide A runout - etched
MDW 116 AWSide B runout - etched
MD 115Side A label
MD 116Side A label
George EnescuSimfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13
Vinyl pressings
Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13
by George Enescu · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesModernClassical
Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Romania | Electrecord ECD 58First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Artia Recording Corporation ALP 118 / Artia Recording Corporation ARTIA ALP 118LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Artia Recording Corporation ALP 118 / Artia Recording Corporation ARTIA ALP 118LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Romania | Electrecord ECD 58 / Electrecord ECD-58LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Romania | Electrecord ECD 58 / Electrecord ECD-58LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Romania | Electrecord ECD 58LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Romania | Electrecord STM-ECE 01037LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Romania | Electrecord ST-ECE 01037LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-ECE 01037 / Electrecord ST-ECE 01037LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Romania | Electrecord STM-ECE 01037 / Electrecord ST-ECE 01037LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Simfonia I-a În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1975.
When was Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Romania. One of them is Electrecord ECD 58.
How do I tell if my copy of Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECD 58) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDW 115 AW and MDW 116 AW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Simfonia Nr. 1 În Mi Bemol Major, Op. 13 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.
