UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- DECCA SXLI 6814
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15110-1WRunout side A
ZAL 15111-1WRunout side B
ZAL 15110Label side A
ZAL 15111Label side B
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskySymphony No. 6 "Pathetique"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique"
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1977
12 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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. 6 "Pathetique"
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca SXL 6814
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 15110-6ASide A runout
ZAL 15110-5ASide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7034London Records CS7034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7034London Records CS7034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-15110-1WRunout side A
ZAL-15111-1WRunout side B
ZAL.15110Matrix side A
ZAL.15111Matrix side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records CS 7034London Records CS7034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7626Decca 7.626 B
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
15111 T2 L & ZAL 15111 T3 L
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | London Records CS 7034 / London Records CS7034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Decca 7626 / Decca 7.626 BFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.42304 AWFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Decca SXLI 6814First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records SLA-1122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | DECCA SXLI 6814First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca SXL 6814First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7034 / London Records CS7034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records CS 7034 / London Records CS7034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | DECCA SXL 6814LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | London Records L25C-3050LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records CS 7034 / London Records CS7034LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathetique"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is DECCA SXLI 6814.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXLI 6814, SXL 6814, CS 7034, 7626) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 15110-1W and ZAL 15111-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" 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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