US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-36461
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S1-36461-B6 #2 <IAM>Runout Side 1
S2-36461-F6 <IAM>Runout Side 2
Ludwig van Beethoven"Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55
Vinyl pressings
"Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1968
12 pressings6 countriesClassicalClassical
"Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2348
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3427-4G . T . 1Runout Side A
2YEA 3428 2G . P . 1Runout Side B
2YEA 3427-2 02Runout Side A, variant 2
2YEA 3428-1 1 RRunout Side B, variant 2
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice ASD 2348His Master's Voice ASD. 2348
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 3427-4G 1 8Side 1 runout
2YEA 3428-2G 1 NSide 2 runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice STZ 888LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2348First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2348 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2348First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2348LP, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1968 | US | Angel Records S-36461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Angel Records S-36461LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice SXLP 30209 / His Master's Voice SXLP. 30209LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records S-36461LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C 063-00 355 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn 1C 063-00 355LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Seraphim EAC-30327LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2348 / His Master's Voice ASD. 2348LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice ASD 2348LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 ("Eroica")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of "Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1976.
When was "Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK. One of them is Angel Records S-36461, released February 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of "Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-36461, ASD 2348) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S1-36461-B6 #2 <IAM> and S2-36461-F6 <IAM>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Eroica" Symphony No. 3 In E Flat, Op. 55 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.
