Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 9 66 S1=4 3 20A runout, stamped
2530 966 = 4 S 2 320B runout, stamped
Gustav MahlerSymphonie No.4
Vinyl pressings
Symphonie No.4
by Gustav Mahler · 1978
15 pressings8 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphonie No.4 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 Symphonie No.4
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 966 S1 320 4 6Side A
2530 966 = 2S2 320 4 3Side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 9 66 S1=4 3 20 M 1✽ASide A Runout (Stamped) Variant 1
2530 966 = 4 S 2 320 1 GSide B Runout (Stamped) Variant 1
2530 966 S1 320 1 0Side A Runout (Stamped) Variant 2
2530 966=2S2 320 W 1Side B Runout (Stamped) Variant 2
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 966 S1 = 6 320 1ASide A
2530 966 S2= 6 320Side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 966 S1=4A runout, stamped
2530 966 S2=5B runout, stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966 / PolyGram 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG 1146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 486 8740LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966 / Deutsche Grammophon 2 530 966LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 4 G-dur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonie No.4 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphonie No.4 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 2026.
When was Symphonie No.4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 966.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonie No.4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 966, MG 1146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 9 66 S1=4 3 20 and 2530 966 = 4 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonie No.4 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.
