UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 2694Decca LXT.2694
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL1177-1B UI CT 1Side A runout, stamped
ARL1178-1A B1 CT 1Side B runout, stamped
ARL.1177Side A label matrix
ARL.1178Side B label matrix
Jean SibeliusSymphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39
by Jean Sibelius · 1952
10 pressings4 countriesClassical
Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39
1 pressing came out in 1952, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | UK | Decca LXT 2694 / Decca LXT.2694First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | Germany | Decca LXT 2694LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT.2694LP | LP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 2694 / Decca LXT.2694LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Decca LXT 2694LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Richmond B 19069LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Ace Of Clubs ACL 170LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | London Records MZ 5021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records LL 574LP | LP |
| ? | US | London Records LL 574 / London Records LL.574LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1952 and 1970.
When was Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in UK. One of them is Decca LXT 2694.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 2694) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL1177-1B UI CT 1 and ARL1178-1A B1 CT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 1 In E Minor, Op. 39 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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