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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique)
1984 · US · RCA Custom · Vinyl LP Album Reissue
Offers · 2
- $5ref VA-Q6E7SMedia M · MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Open to offers. Will send more pics upon request.
- $10ref VA-XCNFJMedia M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Factory sealed with original burgundy 'The Great Composers' promotional binder." Open to offers. Will send more pics upon request.
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- D4RS-0503D4RS-0504FW 602A 1 IFW 602B 1 IFW 602A 3 1 A=GFW 602B 1 1 A4D
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 77731 06020
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Romantic
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- RCA Custom
- Catalog number
- FW-602
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 77731 06020
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 In B Minor (Pathetique), Op. 74
- A1Adagio - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
- A2Allegro Con Grazia
- B1Allegro Molto Vivace
- B2Finale
- Composed By
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Conductor
- Walter Jürgens
About this record
Pressed at RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis in 1984, this US reissue of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 carries the catalogue FW-602 and matrix runout D4RS-0503 / D4RS-0504, marking it as part of a 24-part RCA Custom series. The dead-wax stampings FW 602A 1 I and FW 602B 1 I confirm the Indianapolis plant origin rather than any other RCA facility.
Demand is modest—13 collectors want it against 701 who own one—and 58 copies currently list below the Mint estimate of 7.23 USD.
What drives its value
This 1984 RCA Custom reissue trades on condition spread and series completeness rather than rarity. A Mint copy reaches 7.23 USD, while NM drops to 6.47 USD, VG+ to 4.95 USD, and VG to 3.43 USD; the lowest asking price across 58 active listings sits at 0.86 USD, reflecting the glut of series albums in the secondary market.
The 701 have against 13 want ratio signals saturation among collectors pursuing the full 24-part set. As a reissue rather than an original pressing, this Indianapolis-stamped edition holds value only for series completists or budget classical listeners; the 12-page composer biography and potential free binder add marginal appeal but do not drive pricing.
The barcode presence and US manufacture confirm standard 1984 domestic production.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the RCA Custom label, catalogue FW-602, and the four-track layout on the 1984 US pressing. Inspect the dead-wax runout for D4RS-0503 on side A and D4RS-0504 on side B, followed by the plant codes FW 602A 1 I and FW 602B 1 I stamped into the vinyl.
The Indianapolis plant origin distinguishes this from any other RCA Custom pressing of the same title. Check for the barcode on the back cover and confirm the sleeve reads Printed in U.S.A. and media Made in U.S.A.
Grade by vinyl surface: Mint (7.23 USD) shows no play wear; NM (6.47 USD) exhibits minimal hairline marks under light; VG+ (4.95 USD) displays light surface noise and minor scratches audible only between passages; VG (3.43 USD) shows moderate groove wear and consistent background noise. The 12-page biography insert and any included binder are bonus items but do not affect the vinyl grade.
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Listen
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Release notes
Part 2 of a 24 part series: (Album 2) Includes 12 page Biography of this Great Composer/Artist. RCA Custom Stereo. Media "Made in U.S.A.) and sleeve "Printed in U.S.A." Some copies may come with a free binder.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the pressing plant for catalogue FW-602?
RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis stamped this 1984 reissue. The dead-wax matrix D4RS-0503 and D4RS-0504, followed by FW 602A 1 I and FW 602B 1 I, confirm the Indianapolis facility rather than other RCA plants.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
The price guide lists VG+ at 4.95 USD. However, 58 copies currently for sale show a lowest asking price of 0.86 USD, indicating that actual market prices often undercut the guide estimate significantly for this common reissue.
Is this the original 1984 release or a later reissue?
This is a 1984 reissue, not an original pressing. The format description and RCA Custom series context (Album 2 of a 24-part set) confirm it was manufactured for the series program in 1984, with media and sleeve both made in the U.S.A.
What is the demand for this album?
Demand is low relative to supply: 13 collectors want it while 701 own a copy. The community rating of 4.09 USD across 34 ratings reflects modest collector interest, typical for a mid-tier classical reissue in a large series.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to VG?
Mint is priced at 7.23 USD and VG at 3.43 USD according to the price guide. The gap reflects the condition-sensitive market for this reissue, though the 0.86 USD floor price shows many sellers price below guide estimates.