Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca SAD 22104
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9231-3LSide A
ZAL-9232-2LSide B
Ludwig Van BeethovenFifth Symphony / "Unfinished"
Vinyl pressings
Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished"
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1969
15 pressings11 countriesRomanticClassical
Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished"
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Decca SAD 22104First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Decca PFSM.34197 / Decca PFSM 34197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | London Records PFS 4197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Korea | Decca PFS 4197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4197LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | London Records SPC 21042 / London Records SPC21042LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca PFS 4197LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records SLC 2405LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | London Records STS15548LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | London Records STS15548LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca PFS 4197LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7224-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records SPC 21042LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records SPC 21042LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records SPC 21042LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 5, Op. 67
- Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany. One of them is Decca SAD 22104.
How do I tell if my copy of Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAD 22104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9231-3L and ZAL-9232-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fifth Symphony / "Unfinished" 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.
