UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Concert Hall SMSC 2274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenBeethoven Overtures
Vinyl pressings
Beethoven Overtures
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1966
11 pressings6 countriesClassical
Beethoven Overtures was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Overtures
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | Concert Hall SMSC 2274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Spain | Gramusic GM-673LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Guilde Internationale Du Disque M-2274LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Prestige De La Musique SR-9628LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2274LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2274-DLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Musical Masterpiece Society M-2274LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2274 PA / Musical Masterpiece Society M-2274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Musical Masterpiece Society MMS-2274 PA / Musical Masterpiece Society PA-2274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Switzerland | Musical Masterpiece Society M 2274 / Musical Masterpiece Society M-2274LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris M 2274 / Musical Masterpiece Society SMS-2274LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fidelio Op.72b
- A2Egmont Op.84
- A3Coriolan Op.62
- B1Leonora No. 3 Op.72a
- B2The Consecration Of The House Op.124
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beethoven Overtures are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Beethoven Overtures are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was Beethoven Overtures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is Concert Hall SMSC 2274.
How do I tell if my copy of Beethoven Overtures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMSC 2274) 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 Overtures 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.
