Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon MG9516/26
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set
Ludwig Van BeethovenBeethoven Edition: Streicherquartette / Streicherquintett
Vinyl pressings
Beethoven Edition: Streicherquartette / Streicherquintett
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1969
15 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Beethoven Edition was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Beethoven Edition
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon MG9516/26First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 27 20 010LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 / 27 / - / 61LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1970 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 / 27 / - / 60LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
| 1970 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 27 20 010LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 27 20 010LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1970 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 27 20 010LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1974 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 071LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 66 018 / Donauland 66 018Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 130LP, Box Set | LP, Box Set |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 130LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 / Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 - 627Box Set, Reissue, LP | Box Set, Reissue, LP |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2721 130LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | New Zealand | Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 / Deutsche Grammophon 643 617 - 627Box Set, Reissue, LP | Box Set, Reissue, LP |
| ? | US | Deutsche Grammophon 2720 110 -- 10LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
Tracklist
- Streichquartett F-Dur Op. 18 Nr. 1
- A11. Satz: Allegro Con Brio
- A22. Satz: Adagio Affettuoso Ed Appassionato
- A33. Satz: Scherzo. Allegro Molto
- A44. Satz: Allegro
- Streichquartett G-Dur Op. 18 Nr. 2
- B11. Satz: Allegro
- B22. Satz: Adagio Cantabile - Allegro - Tempo I
- B33. Satz: Scherzo : Allegro
- B44. Satz: Allegro Molto Quasi Presto
- Streichquartett D-Dur Op. 18 Nr. 3
- C11. Satz: Allegro
- C22. Satz: Andante Con Moto
- C33. Satz: Allegro
- C44. Satz: Presto
- Streichquartett C-Moll Op. 18 Nr. 4
- D11. Satz: Allegretto Ma Non Tanto
- D22. Satz: Scherzo. Andante Scherzoso Quasi Allegretto
- D33. Satz: Menuetto : Allegretto
- D44. Satz: Allegro - Prestissimo
- Streichquartett A-Dur Op. 18 Nr. 5
- E11. Satz: Allegro
- E22. Satz: Menuetto
- E33. Satz: Andante Cantabile. Thema - Variationen I-V - Coda (Poco Adagio)
- E44. Satz: Allegro
- Streichquartett B-Dur Op. 18 Nr. 6
- F11. Satz: Allegro Con Brio
- F22. Satz: Adagio Ma Non Troppo
- F33. Satz: Scherzo : Allegro
- F44. Satz: La Malinconia : Adagio - Allegretto Quasi Allegro
- Streichquartett F-Dur Op. 59 Nr. 1
- G11. Satz: Allegro
- G22. Satz: Allegretto Vivace E Sempre Scherzando
- H13. Satz: Adagio Molto E Mesto
- H24. Satz: Thème Russe : Allegro
- Streichquartett E-Moll Op. 59 Nr. 2
- H31. Satz: Allegro
- I12. Satz: Molto Adagio
- I23. Satz: Allegretto
- I34. Satz: Presto
- Streichquartett C-Dur Op. 59 Nr. 3
- J11. Satz: Introduzione : Andante Con Moto - Allegro Vivace
- J22. Satz: Andante Con Moto Quasi Allegretto
- J33. Satz: Menuetto : Grazioso
- J44. Satz: Allegro Molto
- Streichquartett Es-Dur Op. 74 "Harfenquartett"
- K11. Satz: Poco Adagio - Allegro
- K22. Satz: Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
- K33. Satz: Presto - Più Presto Quasi Prestissimo - Attacca
- K44. Satz: Allegretto Con Variazioni
- Streichquartett F-Moll Op. 95
- L11. Satz: Allegro Con Brio
- L22. Satz: Allegretto Ma Non Troppo - Attacca
- L33. Satz: Allegro Assai Vivace Ma Serioso
- L44. Satz: Larghetto Espressivo - Allegretto Agitato
- Streichquartett Es-Dur Op. 127
- M11. Satz: Maestoso - Allegro
- M22. Satz: Adagio, Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
- M33. Satz: Scherzando Vivace
- N14. Satz: Finale
- Streichquartett F-Dur Op. 135
- N21. Satz: Allegretto
- N32. Satz: Vivace
- N43. Satz: Lento Assai, Cantate E Tranquillo
- N54. Satz: Grave, Ma Non Troppo Tratto - Allegro
- Streichquartett B-Dur Op. 130
- O11. Satz: Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Allegro
- O22. Satz: Presto
- O33. Satz: Andante Con Moto, Ma Non Troppo
- O44. Satz: Alla Danza Tedesca : Allegro Assai
- O55. Satz: Cavatina : Adagio Molto Espressivo
- P16. Satz: Finale : Allegro
- Grosse Fuge B-Dur Op. 133
- P2Ouvertura : Allegro - Fuga : Allegro - Meno Mosso E Moderato - Allegro Molto E Con Brio
- Streichquartett Ciss-Moll Op. 131
- Q11. Satz: Adagio, Ma Non Troppo E Molto Espressivo
- Q22. Satz: Allegro Molto Vivace
- Q33. Satz: Allegro Moderato
- Q44. Satz: Andante, Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
- R15. Satz: Presto
- R26. Satz: Adagio Quasi Un Poco Andante
- R37. Satz: Allegro
- Streichqartett A-Moll Op. 132
- S11. Satz: Assai Sostenuto - Allegro
- S22. Satz: Allegro Ma Non Tanto
- T13. Satz: Molto Adagio (Heiliger Dankgesang Eines Genesenen An Die Gottheit, In Der Lydischen Tonart) - Andante (Neue Kraft Fühlend) - Molto Adagio (Mit Innigster Empfindung)
- T24. Satz: Alla Marcia, Assai Vivace - Più Allegro - Attacca
- T35. Satz: Allegro Appassionato - Presto
- Streichquintett C-Dur Op. 29
- U11. Satz: Allegro
- U22. Satz: Adagio Molto Espressivo
- U33. Satz: Scherzo : Allegro
- V14. Satz: Presto
- Streichquartett F-Dur Nach Der Klaviersonate E-Dur Op. 14 Nr. 1
- V21. Satz: Allegro Moderato
- V32. Satz: Allegretto
- V43. Satz: Allegro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beethoven Edition are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Beethoven Edition are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Beethoven Edition first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Japan. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon MG9516/26.
How do I tell if my copy of Beethoven Edition is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG9516/26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beethoven Edition 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.
