UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Nixa NCL 16020
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Sir William WaltonSymphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor
by Sir William Walton · 1957
11 pressings3 countriesModernClassical
Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 In B Flat Minor
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster XWN 18374
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XTV 25286Side 1 label
XTV 25287Side 2 label
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | Nixa NCL 16020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster XWN 18374First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Westminster WST 14012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14008 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14008 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Everest SDBR 3448 / Everest 3448LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Pye Records GGS 14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGC 4008LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 1 4008 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 1 4008 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC 1 4008 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGC.14008LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 1 In B-Flat Minor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1978.
When was Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, US. One of them is Nixa NCL 16020.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NCL 16020, XWN 18374) 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 Symphony No. 1 In B Flat Minor 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.