US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor ERA-212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E3RH-3044-1S I B2Side A runout
E4RH-0175-1S I B2 A4Side B runout
Boston Pops OrchestraMoonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune
Vinyl pressings
Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune
by Boston Pops Orchestra · 1954
10 pressings5 countriesRomanticClassical
Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune
1 pressing came out in 1954, 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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor ERA-212First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | RCA A 95.2187", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | RCA ERA 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal ERA 2127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana Red Seal A72R 0050 / RCA Italiana A72R-00507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA A72R 0050 / RCA Italiana A72R-00507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | RCA 3-260537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | RCA Italiana A72R 0050 / RCA Italiana A72R-00507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Spain | RCA 37-50137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Italiana Red Seal A72R-0050 / RCA A72R 00507", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMoonlight Sonata
- BClair De Lune
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1961.
When was Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is RCA Victor ERA-212.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ERA-212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E3RH-3044-1S I B2 and E4RH-0175-1S I B2 A4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moonlight Sonata / Clair De Lune 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.
