Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2530 993 S1=5 320 1B PRunout side A, stamped
2530 993 S 2=8 320 1 iRunout side B, stamped
Gustav MahlerSymphony No.1
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No.1
by Gustav Mahler · 1977
16 pressings6 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No.1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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.1
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
△MX185691 2530993 - 1Stamped Runout - Side A
△MX185692 2530993 - 2Stamped Runout - Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Europe
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2530 993 - 2 S1 A/2 320Stamped Runout - Side A)("A/2" is etched
2530 993 - 7 S2 B/3 320Stamped Runout - Side B)("B/3" is etched
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993Deutsche Grammophon MG 1106
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993 / Deutsche Grammophon MG 1106First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 845-1LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 410 845-1 GSLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon 18MG 4508 / Deutsche Grammophon 410 845-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 1 D-dur »Der Titan«
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No.1 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Symphony No.1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
When was Symphony No.1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Europe, Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2530 993.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No.1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2530 993) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2530 993 S1=5 320 1B P and 2530 993 S 2=8 320 1 i. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No.1 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.
