UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2718Decca LXT.2718
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL1267–1BRunout side A
CA ARL1268–2BRunout side B
ARL.1267Center label A
ARL.1268Center label B
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 4 In G Major
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 In G Major
by Gustav Mahler · 1952
11 pressings3 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 4 In G Major was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Major
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL.618
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ARL-1267-2D R CA
ARL-1268-1D R CA
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL.618
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
CA ARL-1267-1B M CT 13Runout side A. Final 13 is a 1 sturck over a 3
CA ARL-1268-2B G CT 3Runout side B. "G" may be a "C".
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | Decca LXT 2718 / Decca LXT.2718First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | London Records LL.618First yearLP | LP |
| 1952 | US | London Records LL.618First yearLP | LP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Decca ACL 212LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Richmond R23211LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Decca ND 835LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca ECS 618LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca ECS 618 / Eclipse ECS 618LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | London Records R23211LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.41778 (AG) / Decca 6.41778 AGLP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Richmond B 19104LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In G Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In G Major are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 In G Major are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1952 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 4 In G Major first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK, US. One of them is Decca LXT 2718.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 4 In G Major is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2718, LL.618) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CA ARL1267–1B and CA ARL1268–2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 4 In G Major 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.
