UK
May 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LXT 6159Decca LXT.6159
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6521-IASide A, Runout
ARL-6522-2ASide B, Runout
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskySymphony No. 1
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1965
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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. 1
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6159Decca SXL.6159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6521-IWSide A
ZAL-6522-IWSide B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6159Decca SXL.6159
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6521-IWSide A runout
ZAL-6522-IWSide B runout
ZAL.6521Side A label
ZAL.6522Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6426
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-6521-4W U K 3 CStamped Side A
ZAL-6522-6W B | | 3 CStamped Side B
ZAL 6521Label side A
ZAL 6522Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records CM 9426London Records CM 9426
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6521-2ASide A
ARL-6522-2ASide B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 6426
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 6521Label side A
ZAL 6522Label side B
ZAL-6521--1A T AI
ZAL6522-1B T A2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Decca SXL 6159 A / Decca SXL 6.159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Decca SXL 6159First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6159 / Decca SXL.6159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SXL 6159 / Decca SXL.6159First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records CS 6426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records CM 9426 / London Records CM 9426First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records CS 6426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LXT 6159 / Decca LXT.6159First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Decca LXT 6.159 AFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | London Records LLC 5245 / London Records LLC 5.245LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | UK & Ireland | Decca JB 20LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16758LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6159 / Decca SXL.6159LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SXL 6159 / Decca SXL.6159LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Allegro Tranquillo
- A2Adagio Cantabile Ma Non Tanto
- B1Scherzo - Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
- B2Finale - Andante Lugubre, Allegro Moderato, Allegro Maestoso
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK, US, France, Germany. One of them is Decca LXT 6159, released May 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXT 6159, SXL 6159, CS 6426, CM 9426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6521-IA and ARL-6522-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 1 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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