German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1960- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 106-107
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set · Ear Labels
- Runout / matrix
8 20 106Cat# LP1
8 20 107Cat# LP2
0 203 349Label side A
0 203 350Label side B
Ludwig van BeethovenIX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie
Vinyl pressings
IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1960
16 pressings6 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1960- Label and catalog number
- ETERNA 8 20 106-107
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
8 20 106Cat# LP1
8 20 107Cat# LP2
0 203 349Label side A
0 203 350Label side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Epic SC 6036
- Format
- LP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
XEM 48703Label side A
XEM 48704Label side B
XEM 48705Label side C
XEM 48706Label side D
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 106-107First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 106-107First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Epic SC 6036First yearLP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1963 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 8 20 106-107LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Box Set, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown12 pressings
Tracklist
- Sinfonie Nr. 9 D-moll Op. 125
- Sinfonie Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie are there?
16 vinyl pressings of IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1963.
When was IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in German Democratic Republic (GDR), US. One of them is ETERNA 8 20 106-107.
How do I tell if my copy of IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 20 106-107, SC 6036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 20 106 and 8 20 107. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is IX. Sinfonie / I. Sinfonie 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.
