Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- Decca 414 321-1
- Format
- LP, Promo
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 5
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5
by Gustav Mahler · 1987
13 pressings7 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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. 5
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Decca 414321-1 / Decca 6.43159AZLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | Germany | Decca 6.43159 AYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L20C 2029LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Decca 414 321-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Musical Heritage Society 913270XLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 414 321-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Decca 414 321-1LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1986 | Spain | Decca 414 321-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1987 | Argentina | Decca 414 321-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Musical Heritage Society 913270XLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1999 | Japan | The Super Analogue Disc KIJC 9234LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.48128LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.48128LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1999.
When was Symphony No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Argentina. One of them is Decca 414 321-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 414 321-1) 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. 5 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.
