Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 802 884 LY
- Format
- LP · Box Set
- Runout / matrix
AA 6500 343 1Y1 ℗ 1968 670 1 113
AA 6500 343 2Y 2 ℗ 1968 670 1 1 2
AA 6500 344 1Y 1 ℗ 1968 670 11 10
AA 6500 344 2Y 1 ℗ 1968 670 12 7
Gustav MahlerSinfonie Nr.2
Vinyl pressings
Sinfonie Nr.2
by Gustav Mahler · 1968
12 pressings4 countriesLate RomanticOrchestraSymphonyChoral
Sinfonie Nr.2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Sinfonie Nr.2
2 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
UK & Europe
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips
- Format
- Box Set, LP
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 802 884 LYFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | UK & Europe | PhilipsFirst yearBox Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1969 | France | Philips 802 884/85 LYLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Philips 802 884/85 LYLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Philips 802 884/85 LYLP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 061-062LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 061-062LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 8 26 061-062LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 802.884/85 LYLP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 26 061-062LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6770 008LP, Repress, Box Set | LP, Repress, Box Set |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6700 024LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAllegro Maestoso Mit Durchaus Ernstem Und Feierlichem Ausdruck
- B1Andante Moderato. Sehr Gemächlich
- B2In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung
- C1Urlicht (Des Knaben Wunderhorn): O Röschen Rot! Der Mensch Liegt In Grösster Not! (Sehr Feierlich Aber Schlicht)
- C2Im Tempo Des Scherzos. Wild Herausfahrend
- DWieder Zurückhaltend - Aufersteh'n Ja Aufersteh'n Wirst Du (Langsam. Misterioso)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr.2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sinfonie Nr.2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1979.
When was Sinfonie Nr.2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Netherlands, UK & Europe. One of them is Philips 802 884 LY.
How do I tell if my copy of Sinfonie Nr.2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 802 884 LY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6500 343 1Y1 ℗ 1968 670 1 113 and AA 6500 343 2Y 2 ℗ 1968 670 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sinfonie Nr.2 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.
