UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3541
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
Q2EA 5341-2 3 2Side A
Q2EA 5342-2 7 3Side B
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1
by Gustav Mahler · 1978
15 pressings9 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 1 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 Symphony No. 1
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-37508
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03298
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 063-03 298 QDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-03 298 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
03 298 A-1-QA runout, stamped
03 298 B-1-QB runout, stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 3541
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
2904961RA2 - DSTAMPED - SIDE A
2904961RB2 - D AE2 - 34744STAMPED - SIDE B
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC-80561
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 06703298QLP, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Repress, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | France | La Voix De Son Maître C 069-03298First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-03 298 Q / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-03 298 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Germany | His Master's Voice ASD 3541First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80561First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3541First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1978 | US | Angel Records S-37508First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 065-03298 QLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 3541LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1985 | Germany | His Master's Voice 29 0496 1 / His Master's Voice EG 29 0496 1LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | Angel Records AM-34744LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | World Record Club R 10236 / His Master's Voice OASD 3541LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | His Master's Voice 1032981LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records SSB-450112", 45 RPM, Album, Quadraphonic | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Quadraphonic |
| ? | US | Angel Records S-37508 / Angel Records SQ-1-37508LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1985.
When was Symphony No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is His Master's Voice ASD 3541.
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 ASD 3541, S-37508, C 069-03298, 1C 063-03 298 Q) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Q2EA 5341-2 3 2 and Q2EA 5342-2 7 3. 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.
