Switzerland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ex Libris EL 16 631
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EL 16631-ALabel side A
EL 16631-BLabel side B
Ludwig van BeethovenBeethoven Septett
Vinyl pressings
Beethoven Septett
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1974
10 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Beethoven Septett was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Septett
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 631First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Deutscher Schallplattenclub J 081LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris EL 16 525 / Ex Libris EL 16525LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Harmonia SLK 9545 / Grammoclub Ex Libris SLK 9545LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris SLK 9545 / Ex Libris EL 16525LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris SLK 9545LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris SLK 9545LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Jecklin Disco 505LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Harmonia LK 9545LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Switzerland | Harmonia SLK 9545LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Septett In Es-Dur Op.20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beethoven Septett are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Beethoven Septett are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Beethoven Septett first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Switzerland. One of them is Ex Libris EL 16 631.
How do I tell if my copy of Beethoven Septett is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EL 16 631) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EL 16631-A and EL 16631-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beethoven Septett 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.
