US
1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records CSA2249London Records CSA-2249
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 3 In D Minor
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 3 In D Minor
by Gustav Mahler · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 3 In D Minor 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 In D Minor
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.48127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.48127 FA
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · sleeve variation
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.48127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6.48127-01-1 A-B-III Manufactured in Germanyside A
6.48127-01-2 A-B-III Manufactured in Germanyside B
6.48127-02-1 A-B-III Manufactured in Germanyside C
6.48127-02.2 A-B-III Manufactured in Germanyside D
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLA-1231-2
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.48127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.48127 FAFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.48127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | London Records SLA-1231-2First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | London Records CSA2249 / London Records CSA-2249First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records L45C 3154/5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Korea | Decca D117D2 SEL-0497LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | Decca D117D 2LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | London Records KIJC 9014-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Analogue Productions APC 117 / Decca APC 117LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2014 | US | Analogue Productions APC 117 / Decca APC 117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca 7709/10 / Decca (D 117 D2)LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Part I
- AI. Kräftig (Part I)22:38
- B1I. Kräftig (Conclusion)9:50
- Part II
- B2II. Il Tempo Di Menuetto10:12
- C1III. Comodo16:23
- C2IV. Sehr Langsam - Misterioso "O Mensch! O Mensch!"9:04
- D1V. Lustig Im Tempo Und Keck Im Ausdruck "Bimm Bamm"
- D2VI. Langsam26:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In D Minor are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 3 In D Minor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 2014.
When was Symphony No. 3 In D Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is London Records CSA2249.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 3 In D Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSA2249, 6.48127, 6.48127 FA, SLA-1231-2) 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 In D Minor 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.
