US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pro Arte PAL-1068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Gustav MahlerSymphony No˚ 4
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No˚ 4
by Gustav Mahler · 1981
10 pressings4 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No˚ 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Pro Arte PAL-1068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Supraphon 204001LP | LP |
| 1983 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188 / Gramofonový Klub 1110 3188LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188 / Gramofonový Klub 1110 3188LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Repress · Club edition |
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1987 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1988 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1988 | Spain | Fonomusic 87.2160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1110 3188LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symfonie Č. 4 G Dur = Symphony No. 4 In G Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No˚ 4 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No˚ 4 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was Symphony No˚ 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is Pro Arte PAL-1068.
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 PAL-1068) 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˚ 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.
