US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J2 RP8182-1S A2 I
J2 RP8183-1S I A2
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 4
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4
by Gustav Mahler · 1960
26 pressings9 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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. 4
9 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 6 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J2 RY8184-5S I B1Side 1 runout var. 1
J2 RY8185-9S B1 ISide 2 runout var. 1
J2 RY8184-5S B2 ISide 1 runout var. 2
J2 RY8185-12S D4 ISide 2 runout, var. 2
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal SB.2081
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal RB-16205
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364
- Format
- LP
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364First yearLP | LP |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Europe | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | RCA Victrola VICS 1406First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB.2081First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-16205First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victrola VICS 1048LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1333LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Rca GL 11333LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-5256LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA Gold Seal GL85256LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Classic Records LSC-2364 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1995 | US | Classic Records LSC-2364 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Analogue Productions AAPC 2364 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1333LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA GL 43712LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | RCA SB-2082 / RCA Gold Seal LSC-2364LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Victor SRA-2009 / Victor Red Seal SRA-2009LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1333LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal LSC-2364 / RCA Red Seal LSC 2364LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Classic Records LSC-2364 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2364LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Analogue Productions AAPC 2364 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2364LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In G
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1960 and 2019.
When was Symphony No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2364.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-2364, LSC-2364, SB.2081, RB-16205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2 RP8182-1S A2 I and J2 RP8183-1S I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 4 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.
