Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips SFL-7610
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
835153 - 1Y MB 111 ② ⅤRunout, side A
PYC 2018 MB 131 ② ⅤRunout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Kreutzer - Spring (Violin Sonatas No. 9 / No. 5)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1963
21 pressings9 countriesClassicalRomanticClassical
Kreutzer - Spring 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 Kreutzer - Spring
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Philips SFL-7610First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Europe | Philips L 02381 LLP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono | LP, Deluxe Edition, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Europe | Philips 835 259 LYLP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Philips SFX-7765LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Philips 65 00 821LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips X-5548LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Orbis 64 199LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Korea | Philips SEL-100 293LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 65 825 2LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Brazil | Philips 6542 229LP | LP |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips X-8573LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Philips 6558 009LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Philips 835259 / Philips 0835 259LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips GL 141 / Philips GL-141LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Philips GLS 141 / Philips GLS-141LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 259 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips 835 259 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Philips 835 259 LYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Philips 30PC-9LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Philips SFX-7765LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | CPC E 18LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Violin Sonata No. 9 In A Major Op. 47 ("Kreutzer")
- Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Major Op. 24 ("Spring")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kreutzer - Spring are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Kreutzer - Spring are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1998.
When was Kreutzer - Spring first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Japan. One of them is Philips SFL-7610.
How do I tell if my copy of Kreutzer - Spring is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFL-7610) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 835153 - 1Y MB 111 ② Ⅴ and PYC 2018 MB 131 ② Ⅴ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kreutzer - Spring 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.
