US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ludwig van Beethoven"Eroica" Symphony
Vinyl pressings
"Eroica" Symphony
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
"Eroica" Symphony was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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" Symphony
3 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2644
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Israel
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2644
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N2RP-2904Label, side A
N2RP-2905Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Israel | RCA Victor Red Seal LM 2644First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LM-2644First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 635.012LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | RCA Victor 635.012LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | RCA Victrola KVS225LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA S.P.A. GL 11525LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | RCA Victrola MCV 605LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1525LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Gold Seal AGL1-1525LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC 2644LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | RCA LSC-2644 / RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6560 / RCA Victor Red Seal RB.6560LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor Red Seal SB-6560LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Eroica" Symphony are there?
16 vinyl pressings of "Eroica" Symphony are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 1976.
When was "Eroica" Symphony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Israel. One of them is RCA Victor Red Seal LSC-2644.
How do I tell if my copy of "Eroica" Symphony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSC-2644, LM-2644, LM 2644) 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" Symphony 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.
