UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6274Decca SXL.6274
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL - 7543-1W JTSide 1 Run out (Stamped)
ZAL - 7544-3W JTSide 2 Run out (Stamped)
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 4 / Overture 'The Consecration Of The House'
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 4 / Overture 'The Consecration Of The House'
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
6 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6274Decca LXT.6274
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7543-1A
ARL-7544-1A
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6274Decca SXL.6274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7543-2Wrunout side 1
ZAL-7544-4Wrunout side 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6512London Records CS.6512
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7543-1W C KT 1Runout stamped side A
ZAL-7544-3W U KT 1Runout stamped side B
ZAL.7543Label A (inverted
ZAL.7544Label B (inverted
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records CM 9512
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7543Label A
ARL-7544Label B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXLA-6274Decca SXLA 6274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca SXLA-6274 / Decca SXLA 6274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca SXL 6274 / Decca SXL.6274First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Decca LXT 6274 / Decca LXT.6274First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Decca SXL 6274 / Decca SXL.6274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records CS 6512 / London Records CS.6512First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | London Records CM 9512First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Decca SXL 6274 / Decca SXL.6274LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca JB 7LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | London Records STS 15528LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca SXL 6274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6512LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 4 In B Flat, Op. 60
- B3Overture "The Consecration Of The House", Op. 124
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 4 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1981.
When was Symphony No. 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is Decca SXL 6274.
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 SXL 6274, LXT 6274, CS 6512, CM 9512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL - 7543-1W JT and ZAL - 7544-3W JT. 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.
