US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records DSB-3902
- Format
- LP
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 3
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3
by Gustav Mahler · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesRomanticSymphonyClassical
Symphony No. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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. 3
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Angel Records DSB-3902First yearLP | LP |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C167-03835/6LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 157-03 835/36 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 157-03 835/36LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-03835/36LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80600-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5195 / His Master's Voice 0C 161-03 835/6 TLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 10C 167-03835/36 T G 308LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Box Set |
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R-09419 / World Record Club R-09420LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 163 103835-6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5195 / His Master's Voice 0C 161-03 835/6 TLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice F 667 386/87 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn F 667 386/87LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1I Kraftig. Entschieden, Beginning
- B1I Completion
- B2II Tempo Di Menuetto. Sehr Massig
- C1III Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast
- C2IV Sehr Langsam. Misterioso. Durchaus PPP.
- D1V Lustig Im Tempo Und Keck Im Ausdruck.
- D2VI Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden.
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Symphony No. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Angel Records DSB-3902.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DSB-3902) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 3 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.
