UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720-061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
(P) 1973 2561 245 = 57 A/2Record 4 Side 1 - Runout
(P) 1973 2561 245 = 58 B/1Record 4 Side 2 - Runout
Johannes Brahms4 Symphonies
Vinyl pressings
4 Symphonies
by Johannes Brahms · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
4 Symphonies was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 4 Symphonies
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Europe
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-10Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 242 S✶1 ℗ 1973 320Runout area side A
2561 242 S✶2 ℗ 1973 320Runout area side B
00 2530 125 =2 S 1 ℗ 1971 320Runout area side C
200 2530 125 S2 ℗ 1971 320 071 ◇ VRunout area side D
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-18
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-32Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 242 S✳1 ℗ 1973 320Side A runout
2561 242 S✳2 ℗ 1973 320Side B runout
2530125=3 S1 320 3 9 C BSide C runout
2530 125=2 S2 ℗ 1971 320 1 A RSide D runout
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 1S 06 040Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
2561 242 S✶1 ℗ 1973 320Runout area side A
2561 242 S✶2 ℗ 1973 320Runout area side B
00 2530 125 =2 S 1 ℗ 1971 320Runout area side C
200 2530 125 S2 ℗ 1971 320 071 ◇ VRunout area side D
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-10 / Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-18First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-32 / Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 067 / Deutsche Grammophon 2721067LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1973 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 067 / Deutsche Grammophon 2721067LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1973 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 1S 06 040 / Deutsche Grammophon 2561 242First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2720-061First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 2563 230LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061-18 / Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 061 U / Deutsche Grammophon 2720061LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 63 264LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68
- Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73
- Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90
- Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 4 Symphonies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 4 Symphonies are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was 4 Symphonies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Europe, Germany, Spain. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 2720-061.
How do I tell if my copy of 4 Symphonies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2720-061, 2720 061-10, 2720 061-18, 2720 061-32) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (P) 1973 2561 245 = 57 A/2 and (P) 1973 2561 245 = 58 B/1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 4 Symphonies 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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