UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 719
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-3893-2GRunout side A, variant 1
ZRG-3894-1GRunout side B, variant 1
ZRG-3893-2GRunout side A, variant 2
ZRG-3894-3GRunout side B, variant 2
Georges BizetSymphony In C / Classical Symphony
Vinyl pressings
Symphony In C / Classical Symphony
by Georges Bizet · 1973
17 pressings6 countriesRomanticModernSymphonyOrchestra
Symphony In C / Classical Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 In C / Classical Symphony
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Country unknown
1973- Label and catalog number
- Argo ZRG 719
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Blue oval label variant
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-3893-2GSide A
ZRG-3894-1GSide B
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLC-5298-SLondon Records LLC 5298-S (ZRG 719)
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-3893Label Side A
ZRG-3894Label Side B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SAD 22144
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZRG-3893 A-B-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
ZRG-3894 A-B-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | Argo ZRG 719First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | London Records LLC-5298-S / London Records LLC 5298-S (ZRG 719)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca SAD 22144First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Argo ZRG 719First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Decca 6.41712 AS / Decca SAD 22144LP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | Argo SLA(A)1058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | London Records JL 41065 / London Records ZRG 3893LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Not On Label ZRG-3893 / Not On Label ZRG-3894LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Decca 410 167-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Decca 410 167-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Paul Hartmann AG 16.45021LP, Special Edition | LP, Special Edition |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9129LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| 1994 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9129LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Argo 596127LP | LP |
| ? | France | Argo 7.209LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41723 ASLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41723 AS / Decca SAD 22144LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony In C Major
- Symphony No. 1 In D Major (Classical)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony In C / Classical Symphony are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Symphony In C / Classical Symphony are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1994.
When was Symphony In C / Classical Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Brazil, Germany. One of them is Argo ZRG 719.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony In C / Classical Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZRG 719, LLC-5298-S, SAD 22144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZRG-3893-2G and ZRG-3894-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony In C / Classical Symphony 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.
