US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Classics VCS 10042
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XSV 221022 2B
XSV 221023 2B
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 4 In G
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 In G
by Gustav Mahler · 1968
11 pressings5 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 4 In G was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 In G
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Vanguard Classics VCS 10042First yearLP | LP |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Vanguard VSD-711 / Vanguard VSD-712LP, Reissue, LP | LP, Reissue, LP |
| 1971 | US | Vanguard VSD-711/12 / Vanguard VSD-711LP, Reissue, Repress, LP | LP, Reissue, Repress, LP |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5519 / World Record Club S 5519LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 734LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club S/5519 / World Record Club S 5519LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-01026 / World Record Club S/5519LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-01026 / World Record Club S/5519LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Vanguard 991.059LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi OCL 16109LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Vanguard SXVA 4186LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In G Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In G are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In G are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 4 In G first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Vanguard Classics VCS 10042.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 In G is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VCS 10042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSV 221022 2B and XSV 221023 2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 4 In G 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.
