US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Columbia M-718
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 5
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 5
by Gustav Mahler · 1947
12 pressings5 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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
2 pressings came out in 1947, 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.
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Columbia M-718
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, 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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | US | Columbia M-718First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1947 | US | Columbia M-718First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | UK | Columbia LCX. 8019 / Columbia LCX. 8020Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips L 09407/08 LLP | LP |
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SOCF 123LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips L 09407/08 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips L 09407/08 LLP | LP |
| ? | UK | Philips ABL3188 / Philips ABL3189LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips ABL3188 / Philips ABL3189LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks SL-171LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks SL-171LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks SL-171LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 5 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1947 and 1950.
When was Symphony No. 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US. One of them is Columbia M-718.
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 M-718) 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.
