Does anyone know whether the Decca set of Symphonies 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 (BPO conducted by Bohm, Amazon ID B000001GQB) is the same performance of those (particularly the 40th) as the full Decca box set (Amazon ID B001VVIMLG)?

I really like the performance of the 40th Symphony in the smaller set (or at least the 30-second preview of it Amazon offers, in comparison to 30-second previews of other conductors' versions - not an ideal method but better I think than reading reviews), so my priority is to get that performance. If it is included in the larger set (and I plan to get a full set at some point) I would be better to wait than to make a purchase which will be superceded if/when I get the full one, but if the two are different performances then I'll get the smaller set now.

Based on the Amazon US reviews, I am fairly sure now that they are indeed one and the same. Thought it would be an idea to post that here in case anyone else comes across this thread via Google.

Hi MrCynical, I know the sets you mean - they are the same recordings (afaik) but they are on DG though (not decca) .
I have the box set of the full Mozart symphonies (in the incarnation below) and can confirm that it is a very nice set - lively performances and great sound, especially considering the vintage of the recording!.
I must admit that I havent been compelled to re-visit the earlier Symphonies again but they are nice to have as a reference, I think you will not regret getting this set whichever version you choose .

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Yeah, Amazon for some reason claims that they're Decca but both covers have the Yellow Label at the top (which I missed somehow :P)

EDIT: Ordered one of the full sets from Amazon - though with the current weather I'm not expecting to see it anytime soon