US
April 1953- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WAL 211
- Format
- LP, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
XTV 18809Side 1 label
XTV 18810Side 2 label
XTV 18811Side 3 label
XTV 18812Side 4 label
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 7 In B Minor
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 7 In B Minor
by Gustav Mahler · 1953
10 pressings5 countriesLate RomanticSymphonyOrchestraClassical
Symphony No. 7 In B Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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. 7 In B Minor
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Westminster WAL 211First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Nixa WLP 6211-1/4LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Whitehall Records WH 20044 / Whitehall Records WH.20044LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Heliodor 479 054/55LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/4675 / World Record Club S/4676LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Westminster G-10566~7LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Whitehall Records WH 20045LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Recorded Music Circle CM 63 / 64 / Recorded Music Circle CM. 63 / CM. 64LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Westminster WST-221LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | US | Westminster XWN 2221 / Westminster XWN 18573LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 7 In B Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In B Minor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 7 In B Minor are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1970.
When was Symphony No. 7 In B Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Westminster WAL 211, released April 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 7 In B Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAL 211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTV 18809 and XTV 18810. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 7 In B Minor 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.
