UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · ED2
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8066-3WRunout side A - stamped
ZAL-8067-2WRunout side B - stamped
ZAL 8066Matrix on label - side A
ZAL 8067Matrix on label - side B
Paul KletzkiSymphony No. 2
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 2
by Paul Kletzki · 1968
12 pressings4 countriesModernNeo-RomanticSymphonyOrchestra
Symphony No. 2 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. 2
6 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6342
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-8066-3WRunout side A - stamped
ARL-8067-2WRunout side B - stamped
ARL 8066Matrix on label - side A
ARL 8067Matrix on label - side B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · JT ED2
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8066-3W 1 JT BBSide A runout
ZAL-8067-2W 1 JT HSide B runout
ZAL 8066Side A label
ZAL 8067Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6569
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8066-3WRunout side A - stamped
ZAL-8067-2WRunout side B - stamped
ZAL 8066Matrix on label - side A inverted
ZAL 8067Matrix on label - side B inverted
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6569
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-8066-3W K KT 1Runout side A - stamped
ZAL-8067-2W Ⅰ KT 1Runout side B - stamped
ZAL 8066Matrix on label - side A inverted
ZAL 8067Matrix on label - side B inverted
Spain
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6.342
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 ZAL 8066✳2COLRunout side A, stamped
850 ZAL 8066✳3COLRunout side B, stamped
ZAL 8.066Side A label
ZAL 8.067Side B label
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Spain | Decca SXL 6.342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 6342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Decca LXT 6342First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Decca SXL 6342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | London Records CS 6569First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | London Records CS 6569First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | South Korea | Decca SXL 6342LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca ECS 837LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | London Records STS 15500LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6342LP, Stereo, Repress | LP, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6342LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 6569LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 2 In E Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1980.
When was Symphony No. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is Decca SXL 6342.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 6342, LXT 6342, CS 6569, SXL 6.342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-8066-3W and ZAL-8067-2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 2 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.