US
September 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red
Jean SibeliusSymphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43
by Jean Sibelius · 1951
11 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43 was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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. 2 In D, Op. 43
4 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1172RCA Victor Red Seal LM—1172
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E1–LRC–113 1S 1 1•/Stamped runout A, variant 1
E1LRC114 1S B2 LStamped runout B, variant 1
E1 LRC 113 2S B1Stamped runout A, variant 2
E1 LRC 114 4S C1Stamped runout B, variant 2
Canada
September 1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Red
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1172
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E-1-L-R-C–113Stamped runout A
E-1-L-R-C-114Stamped runout B
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1172First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1172 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM—1172First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1951 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1602First year7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1952 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FALP 168LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | RCA Victrola VIC 1186LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | RCA Victrola VIC-1510LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | RCA 731 026LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | RCA Gold Seal GL 85232LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGMI-5232LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Gold Seal LCT 1151LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1951 and 1985.
When was Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal WDM 1602, released September 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 43 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WDM 1602, LM 1172) 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. 2 In D, Op. 43 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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