Spain
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6365
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Lorin MaazelSymphony No.4 / Tapiola
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No.4 / Tapiola
by Lorin Maazel · 1968
12 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No.4 / Tapiola was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 / Tapiola
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Spain | Decca SXL 6365First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Decca SXLM 6365 / Decca SXL.6365LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca SXL 6365 / Decca SXL.6365LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Decca LXT 6365LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK | Decca JB 45LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Decca JB 45LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.42477 ANLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6365 / Decca SXL.6365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6365 / Decca SXL.6365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6365 / Decca SXL.6365LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6365LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6592LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op. 63
- B2Tapiola
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No.4 / Tapiola are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No.4 / Tapiola are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1978.
When was Symphony No.4 / Tapiola first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Spain. One of them is Decca SXL 6365.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No.4 / Tapiola is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6365) 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 / Tapiola 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.