Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 1015Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1015-A
M-1015-B
Adolf DrescherSonaten
Vinyl pressings
Sonaten
by Adolf Drescher · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesRomanticClassical
Sonaten 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 Sonaten
3 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.
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 1015Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1015-A
M-1015-B
Italy
1965- Label and catalog number
- Joker SM 1015Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1015-A
M-1015-B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Tip Classic 63-3513LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Bronco Music BR-50020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Tip Classic 63 3513LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / International Joker Production SM 1015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / International Joker Production SM 1015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | International Joker Production SM 1015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 1015 / Joker Hi-Fi Records SM 1015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Sonate Nr. 23 In F-Moll, Op. 57, «Appassionata»
- Sonate Nr. 14 In Cis-Moll, Op. 27, Nr. 2, «Mondschein Sonate»
- Sonate Nr. 8 In C-Moll, Op. 13, «Pathetique»
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sonaten are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sonaten are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1974.
When was Sonaten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Italy. One of them is Joker SM 1015.
How do I tell if my copy of Sonaten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 1015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1015-A and M-1015-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sonaten 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.