Czechoslovakia
1953- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon DV 5193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VM 491Side A
VM 492Side B
Václav TalichSymphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique"
Vinyl pressings
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique"
by Václav Talich · 1953
14 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 In B Minor "Pathétique"
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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.
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon DV 5193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Czechoslovakia | Československa Dlouhohrajici Deska DV 5193LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | Supraphon B30R 0002LP | LP |
| 1958 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon LPV 204LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Parliament PLP 113LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Discophon 3.019LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon DV 5193LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10124LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Heritage Collection HCN 8013LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon SUA 10124LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon LPV 204 / Supraphon A LPV 204LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon DV 5193LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Supraphon LPV 204LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Supraphon LKS 30007LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathetique" (Sinfonie H-moll)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1977.
When was Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon DV 5193.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DV 5193) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VM 491 and VM 492. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphony No. 6 In B Minor "Pathétique" 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.