US
1965- Label and catalog number
- The Bach Guild BGS-70668
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A: XSV-98589-2A [stamped]B: XSV-98590-2B [stamped]
William BoyceEight Symphonies
Vinyl pressings
Eight Symphonies
by William Boyce · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesBaroqueClassical
Eight Symphonies was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Eight Symphonies
2 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- The Bach Guild BG-668
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | The Bach Guild BGS-70668First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | The Bach Guild BGS-70668LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | The Bach Guild BG-668First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | World Record Club ST. 866 / World Record Club T 866LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | UK | World Record Club T 866 / World Record Club T. 866LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | The Bach Guild HM-23 SDLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | The Bach Guild HM-23 SDLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/5418 / World Record Club S 5418LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Hispavox (80) 160 328LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 6338LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Amadeo AVRS 6338LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1No 1 In B Flat Major
- A2No 2 In A Major
- A3No 3 In C Major
- A4No 8 In D Minor
- B1No 4 In F Major
- B2No 5 In D Major
- B3No 6 In F Major
- B4No 7 In B Flat Major
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eight Symphonies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Eight Symphonies are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Eight Symphonies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is The Bach Guild BGS-70668.
How do I tell if my copy of Eight Symphonies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BGS-70668, BG-668) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A: XSV-98589-2A [stamped]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eight Symphonies 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.