UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMS 2638Concert Hall SMSA 2638
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMS 2638 1C 4 420 1 1 4Side A runout
SMS 2638 2C//3▽420 1 1 1Side B runout
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 4
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4
by Gustav Mahler · 1970
12 pressings8 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMSA 2638Concert Hall SMS 2638
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Concert Hall SMS 2638 / Concert Hall SMSA 2638First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Concert Hall SMSA 2638 / Concert Hall SMS 2638First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | USA & Canada | Nonesuch H-71259LP | LP |
| 1979 | Spain | Concert Hall 17.1440/9LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Pearl SHE 552LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-71259LP | LP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale du Disque SMS 2638LP | LP |
| ? | France | Festival Classique FC 418LP | LP |
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale du Disque SMS 2638LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Concert Hall SMS 2638LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Concert Hall SMS 2638 / Concert Hall SMS-2638LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-71259LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In G Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Symphony No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall SMS 2638.
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 SMS 2638, SMSA 2638) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMS 2638 1C 4 420 1 1 4 and SMS 2638 2C//3▽420 1 1 1. 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.
