US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Vox PL 8050
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV19301-1ASide A
XTV19301-1ASide B
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 1 "Titan"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1 "Titan"
by Gustav Mahler · 1953
11 pressings5 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 1 "Titan" was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 "Titan"
2 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Vox PL 8050Vox PL.8050
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV19301 - 1ARunout area side A
XTV19302 - 1ARunout area side B
XTV 19301Label side A
XTV 19302Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | Vox PL 8050 / Vox PL.8050First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Vox PL 8050First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Turnabout TV 34355S / Turnabout TV.34355SLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Turnabout TV 34355S / Turnabout TV.34355SLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Turnabout TV 34355S / Turnabout TV.34355SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Chile | Turnabout TV-S 34355LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Gli Oscar Del Disco OS 121LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | VOX S 30.081LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Turnabout TV-S 34355LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Turnabout TV-S 34355LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Turnabout TV-S 34355LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony #1 In D Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 "Titan" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 "Titan" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1973.
When was Symphony No. 1 "Titan" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK. One of them is Vox PL 8050.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 1 "Titan" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 8050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV19301-1A and XTV19301-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 1 "Titan" 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.
