Germany
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 072Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Ludwig Van BeethovenMondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2
Vinyl pressings
Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1954
16 pressings7 countriesRomanticClassical
Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
Denmark
March 16, 1954- Label and catalog number
- Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
51479 WIS 16 . 3 . 54Runout side A stamped
514802 - WIN G 4Runout side B stamped
51479Label side A
51480Label side B
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30072First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 072 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPLFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 30 0727", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Deutsche Grammophon 30 0727", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0037", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 0727", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | ETERNA 5 20 0037", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 072 / Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Spain | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon EPL 300727", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Denmark | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL / Deutsche Grammophon 300727", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Deutsche Grammophon 30 072 EPL7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Deutsche Grammophon EPL 300727", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1962.
When was Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in Germany, Denmark. One of them is Deutsche Grammophon EPL 30 072, released December 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPL 30 072, EPL 30072) 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 Mondscheinsonate Cis-moll Op.27 Nr. 2 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.
