UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon 135 089
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Ludwig van BeethovenBeethoven: Symphony No. 5 / Schubert: Symphony No. 8
Vinyl pressings
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 / Schubert: Symphony No. 8
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1961
36 pressings8 countriesRomanticSymphonyClassical
Beethoven was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 135 089First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Polyphon 2542 041-18 / Polyphon 2542 041LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Polyphon 25 42 041LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 015 / Deutsche Grammophon 135 089LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | St Michael 2102/2001LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 86592 / Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 015LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 25 38 015LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australasia | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 135 089LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2538 015LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 135 089LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 135 089LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polyphon 2542 041-18LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2535 103LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 135 089LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No.8 In B Minor D.759 (Unfinished)
- Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beethoven are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Beethoven are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1984.
When was Beethoven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 135 089.
How do I tell if my copy of Beethoven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 135 089) 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 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.
