UK
1932- Label and catalog number
- Columbia LX 192Columbia LX 193
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAX 6566Label side A
CAX 6567Label side B
CAX 6568Label side C
CAX 6569Label sie D
Walter GiesekingSymphonic Variations
Vinyl pressings
Symphonic Variations
by Walter Gieseking · 1932
10 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Symphonic Variations was first pressed on vinyl in 1932. 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 Symphonic Variations
1 pressing came out in 1932, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | UK | Columbia LX 192 / Columbia LX 193First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1934 | US | Columbia 68126-D / Columbia 68127-DShellac, 12", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia J-1Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Germany | Columbia LWX 38 / Columbia LWX 39Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Columbia LX 192 / Columbia LX 193Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | Norway | Columbia LNX 8037 / Columbia LNX 8038Shellac, 12" | Shellac, 12" |
| ? | Switzerland | Columbia LX 192 / Columbia LX 193Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks X-10Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MX 10Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia Masterworks MX-10 / Columbia Masterworks MX 10Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- Symphonic Variations
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonic Variations are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Symphonic Variations are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1932 and 1934.
When was Symphonic Variations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1932, in UK. One of them is Columbia LX 192.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonic Variations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LX 192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAX 6566 and CAX 6567. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonic Variations 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.