Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 417
- Format
- LP, Album
Ludwig van BeethovenMondschein-Sonate / Sonaten Op.10,3 Und Op.79
Vinyl pressings
Mondschein-Sonate / Sonaten Op.10,3 Und Op.79
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesClassicalClassical
Mondschein-Sonate was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Mondschein-Sonate
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6500 417
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6500 417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Philips 6500 417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6500 417LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 6500 417LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Philips 6500 417LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Philips 6500 417LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6500 417LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Philips 6500 417LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Philips X-8656LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Philips X-5681LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A11. Adagio Sostenuto
- A22. Allegretto
- A33. Presto
- A41. Presto Alla Tedesca4:36
- A52. Andante2:37
- A63. Vivace1:53
- B11. Presto6:48
- B22. Largo E Mesto10:40
- B33. Menuetto (Allegro)2:42
- B44. Rondo (Allegro)4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mondschein-Sonate are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mondschein-Sonate are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Mondschein-Sonate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Philips 6500 417.
How do I tell if my copy of Mondschein-Sonate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6500 417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mondschein-Sonate 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.
