Vinyl pressings
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
IX. Symphonie & Symphonie Nr.8 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.
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
1962 4L2 HR-S1 V 138807 A Made in GermanySide A Label
1962 5L2 HR-S1 Z 138807 B Made in GermanySide B Label
1962 3L2 HR-S5 X 138808 A Made in GermanySide C Label
1962 3L2 HR-S C 138808 B Made in GermanySide D Label
109106-2 ASide X stamped (Disc 1)
104307-3 B 109106-3 BSide 1 stamped (Disc 1)
104308-3 A 109107-3 BSide 2 stamped (Disc 2)
104308-5 B 109107-5 BSide 3 stamped (Disc 3)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 109 106/107First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138807/808First yearLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1964 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 807 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18 808LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono | LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Deutsche Grammophon 13807/808 / Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 807/08LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1965 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138807/808LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807/808LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 18807 / Deutsche Grammophon 18808LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo, Box Set · Club edition |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18807 / Deutsche Grammophon LPM 18808LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1966 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 1 ALB 204 / Deutsche Grammophon 104 307Box Set, LP | Box Set, LP |
| 1966 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807/808LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 807/808LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807/808LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1969 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 807/808LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon SLPM 138 807/808LP, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807/808LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1973 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| 1975 | Brazil | Deutsche Grammophon 1138 807/8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 1 ALB 204Box Set, LP, Reissue, Stereo | Box Set, LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 1 ALB 204Box Set, LP, Reissue | Box Set, LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2726085LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2725 101 / Deutsche Grammophon 2542-114LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Deutsche Grammophon 2725 101 / Deutsche Grammophon 2542-114LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Deutsche Grammophon UCJG-9032/3LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 38 864LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Austria | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807 SLPM / Deutsche Grammophon 138 808 SLPMLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 085LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 18808 / Deutsche Grammophon 1880712" | 12" |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138.807 138.808LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | France | Deutsche Grammophon 138.807 / 808 / Deutsche Grammophon 138.807LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2726 503LP, Repress, Box Set | LP, Repress, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 138 807/808LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 2707 013LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set | LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon / Deutsche Grammophon 99 065LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Stereo, Box Set, Club Edition · Club edition |
50 vinyl pressings of IX. Symphonie & Symphonie Nr.8 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1963 and 2009.
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon 138807/808, released August 1963.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 138807/808, 109 106/107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1962 4L2 HR-S1 V 138807 A Made in Germany and 1962 5L2 HR-S1 Z 138807 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
