UK
July 1958- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records CSCL 70001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Sir John BarbirolliSymphonies 1 And 8
Vinyl pressings
Symphonies 1 And 8
by Sir John Barbirolli · 1958
10 pressings5 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Symphonies 1 And 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Symphonies 1 And 8
2 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records GSGC 14081
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GSGC 14081-ASide A
GSGC 14081-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Pye Records GSGC 14081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | UK | Pye Records CSCL 70001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14081LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4081LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GGS 824LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Marble Arch MALS 933LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT 9112LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDINT 9112LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Pye Records CCL30132LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Vanguard SRV-146 SD / Vanguard SRV-146SDLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASymphony 1 in C major, op21
- BSymphony 8 in F major, op93
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonies 1 And 8 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonies 1 And 8 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1967.
When was Symphonies 1 And 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Pye Records CSCL 70001, released July 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonies 1 And 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSCL 70001, GSGC 14081) 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 Symphonies 1 And 8 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.
