German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1964- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 411-418ETERNA 8 20 411-418
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Box Set · Green-Blue/White Labels
- Runout / matrix
8 25 411Cat# LP1
8 25 412Cat# LP2
8 25 413Cat# LP3
8 25 414Cat# LP4
Ludwig van BeethovenDie Neun Sinfonien
Vinyl pressings
Die Neun Sinfonien
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1964
21 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Die Neun Sinfonien was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Die Neun Sinfonien
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1964- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 25 411-418ETERNA 8 20 411-418
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set · Green-Blue/White Labels
- Runout / matrix
8 25 411Cat# LP1
8 25 412Cat# LP2
8 25 413Cat# LP3
8 25 414Cat# LP4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 411-418 / ETERNA 8 20 411-418First yearLP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 411-418 / ETERNA 8 20 411-418First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1967 | Brazil | Abril Cultural ACE-03 / Philips ACE-03Box Set, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Mono · Mono | Box Set, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 411-418LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono |
| 1967 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 411-418 / ETERNA 820 411LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono, Box Set, Compilation · Mono |
| 1968 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 25 411-418LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1968 | Germany | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana K 71 BA 600 / Fontana 700 100 WGYLP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Wing Records 96 600 SAELP, Stereo, Compilation, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Compilation, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Parnass 76 047 / Parnass 76 049Box Set, Compilation, LP, Stereo | Box Set, Compilation, LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Repress, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Wing Records 96 600 SCELP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Box Set, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Philips PC-5587-93LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 001 WGY/6LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana K 71 BA 600LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Wing Records BWL 001LP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| ? | US | Wing Records SRW 6-19502LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Sinfonie Nr. 1 C-Dur Op. 21
- Sinfonie Nr. 8 F-Dur Op. 93
- Sinfonie Nr. 3 Es-Dur Op. 55 "Eroica"
- Sinfonie Nr. 4 B-dur Op. 60
- Sinfonie Nr. 5 E-Moll Op. 67
- Sinfonie Nr. 6 F-Dur Op. 68 "Pastorale"
- Sinfonie Nr. 7 A-Dur Op. 92
- Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-Dur Op. 36
- Sinfonie Nr. 9 D-Moll Op. 125
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Neun Sinfonien are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Die Neun Sinfonien are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was Die Neun Sinfonien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is ETERNA 8 25 411-418.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Neun Sinfonien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 25 411-418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 25 411 and 8 25 412. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Die Neun Sinfonien 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.
