UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice SLS 5188His Master's Voice 161 ‒ 03 770/1
- Format
- LP
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 9
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 9
by Gustav Mahler · 1980
11 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 9 was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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. 9
5 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SZB-503899
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
(Stamped) S1-37733-1A (Etched) B3Side 1
(Stamped) S2-37733-1A COLUMBIA NY (Etched) B2Side 4
(Stamped) S1-37734-1A (Etched) A1Side 2
Stamped) S2-37734-1D (Etched) A1Side 3
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records SZB-3899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 1C 157-03 770/71
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-03770/71
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 157-03 770/71First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 3C 165-03770/71First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5188 / His Master's Voice 161 ‒ 03 770/1First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Angel Records SZB-503899First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Angel Records SZB-3899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2C 167-03 770/71 / EMI 2C 167-03 770/71LP | LP |
| 1982 | Australia | World Record Club R 09874 / EMI Records Australia SLS.5188-1/2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | UK | His Master's Voice SLS 5188 / His Master's Voice 161-03 770/1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Angel Records 31C 1631 03770-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 157-03 770/71LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records EAC-80586-87LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 9 In D
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 9 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Symphony No. 9 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Germany, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice SLS 5188.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 9 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLS 5188, SZB-503899, SZB-3899, 1C 157-03 770/71) 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. 9 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.
