US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP1263-20S 1 A1Side 1 runout
F2 RP1262-24S 1 A1Side 2 runout
F2RP-1263Side 1 label
F2RP-1262Side 2 label
Ludwig van Beethoven"Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas
Vinyl pressings
"Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955
14 pressings8 countriesClassicalSonataPianoClassical
"Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP1263-10S I A2A side runout stamp
F2 RP1262-12S I B3B side runout stamp
LM 1908 (F2RP-1263)Side 1 label
LM 1908 (F2RP-1262)Side 2 label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908
- Format
- LP, Album · Rockaway press
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP1263 15S B1 RSide 1 stamped
F2 RP1262 23S A2 RSide 2 stamped
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP1263-14SSide A runout
F2RP-1262-Side B runout
F2RP-1263Side A label
F2RP-1262Side B label
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
F2 RP1263-2SRunout Side A
F2RP-1262-5SRunout Side B
F2RP-1263Label Side A
F2RP-1262Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM 1908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Italy | RCA Italiana A12R 0185LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Italy | RCA Italiana LM-1908 / RCA Italiana LM 1908LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM-1908 / Rca Victor Sello Rojo LM 1908LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | RCA Australia Red Seal Records L16072LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1908LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1908-BLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA Red Seal LM-1908-C / RCA Red Seal LM 1908 CLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Victor Red Seal LS-2042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB.16004 / RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Sonata No. 23 In F Minor, Op. 57 ("Appassionata")
- Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 ("Pathétique")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1961.
When was "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LM-1908.
How do I tell if my copy of "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM-1908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2 RP1263-20S 1 A1 and F2 RP1262-24S 1 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Appassionata" And "Pathétique" Sonatas 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.
