US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50141
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ludwig van BeethovenEroica
Vinyl pressings
Eroica
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1957
14 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Eroica was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Eroica
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50141
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury MG 50141First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 50141First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR90011 / Mercury Living Presence SR90011LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Philips 6833 021LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury 120508 MGLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 130508 MGY / Mercury 130 508 MGYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 6531 010LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 839 534 VGYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 130508 MGYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 120508 MGLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Philips GL 5805 / Philips GL 642 236LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Wing Records WL 1046 / Wing Records MWG 14047LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Wing Records SRW18047 / Wing Records SRW 18047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SRI 75067LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphonie Nr. 3 Es-dur Op. 55 (Eroica)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eroica are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Eroica are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1970.
When was Eroica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 50141.
How do I tell if my copy of Eroica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50141) 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 Eroica 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.
