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Herbert Von KarajanSymphony Nº 4

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Symphony Nº 4

by Herbert von Karajan · 1960

24 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical

Symphony Nº 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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

8 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 5 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

1960
Label and catalog number
Angel Records S35885
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

& - YRX-X-1517-D2 ⌂ 2Side A complete runout

& - YRX-X-1518-D2 ⌂Side B complete runout

YRX 1517Side A on label (matrix)

YRX 1518Side B on label (matrix)

Full details of this pressing

Australia

1960
Label and catalog number
Columbia SAX 2357 SAXO 2357
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

Side 1 : YRX 1517-5

Side 2 : YRX 1518-9

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 24 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1960AustraliaColumbia SAX 2357 SAXO 2357First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1960GermanyColumbia STC 91068First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1960GermanyColumbia STC 91068 / Columbia SAXW 9507First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1960ItalyColumbia 33-SAXQ 7295 / Columbia SAXQ 7295First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1960UKColumbia SAX 2357First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1960UKColumbia 33CX 1704First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1960USAngel Records Angel 35885First yearLP, Mono · MonoLP, Mono · Mono
1960USAngel Records S35885First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1961USAngel Records S35885LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
1962New ZealandWorld Record Club TZ.156 / World Record Club TZ 156LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition
1969SpainLa Voz De Su Amo 50198LP, StereoLP, Stereo
1969UKWorld Record Club ST.872 / World Record Club T872LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1969UKWorld Record Club T872 / World Record Club T. 872LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition
1970s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1972FranceNot On Label 0 23 05 B 21LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressingLP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing
1977MexicoAngel Records ASM-77023LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980UKHis Master's Voice SXLP 30433 / His Master's Voice 0C 053-00 648LP, Reissue, Repress, StereoLP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo
Year unknown8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?FranceLa Voix De Son Maître 2 C 053-00648LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?GermanyDie Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 053-00 648 / His Master's Voice 1C 053-00 648LPLP
?GermanyHis Master's Voice 1C 037-00 648 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 037-00 648LP, Reissue, StereoLP, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyColumbia C 91 068LP, AlbumLP, Album
?ItalyLa Voce Del Padrone 3C 053-00648LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?JapanAngel Records SCA-1019LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl
?SwitzerlandColumbia SMC 99 10 68 / Columbia SAXW 9507LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
?USAngel Records S35885LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. Symphony Nº 4

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Symphony Nº 4 are there?

24 vinyl pressings of Symphony Nº 4 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1960 and 1980.

When was Symphony Nº 4 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia SAX 2357.

How do I tell if my copy of Symphony Nº 4 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAX 2357, 33CX 1704, Angel 35885, S35885) 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 4 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.

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