Vinyl pressings
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1928
Op. 97 Trio No 7 In B Flat Major "The Arch-Duke" was first pressed on vinyl in 1928. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
3 pressings came out in 1928, 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.
Cc14759Ⅰ△ 08438 RSide A - runout
Cc14760ⅠA △ 08439 ASide B - runout
Cc14761ⅡA △ 08440 mSide C - runout
Cc14762ⅡA △ 08441 mSide D - runout
08438 R Cc14759Ⅰ△ 1Runout side A, stamped
08439 m Cc14760ⅠA △ 5 7 6Runout side B, stamped
08445 A Cc14765ⅠA △ 3Runout side C, stanped
08446 R Cc14766Ⅱ△ 2Runout side D, stamped
Cc14759Ⅰ△ 08438 GRunout side A
Cc14760ⅠA △ 08439 GRunout side B
Cc14761ⅡA △ 08440 ARunout side C
Cc14762ⅡA △ 08441 GRunout side D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Italy | Disco "Grammofono" D.B.1223 / Disco "Grammofono" D.B.1224First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.1223 / His Master's Voice D.B.1224First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1928 | UK | His Master's Voice D.B.1223 / His Master's Voice D.B.1226First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | US | Victrola M-92Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1931 | US | Victor Red Seal AM 92Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 29LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Argentina | Discos Angel COLH 29LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo COLH 29LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 29 / His Master's Voice COLH. 29LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH 29 / His Master's Voice COLH. 29LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | His Master's Voice COLH. 29.LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | USSR | Līgo Д-07639 / Līgo Д-07640LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | USSR | Апрелевский Завод Д—07639 / Апрелевский Завод Д—07640LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | USSR | Мелодия Д—07639 / Мелодия Д—07640LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club 3223LP, Album, Club Edition, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-01930 / World Record Club 3223LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1975 | UK | World Records SH 230LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 051-00857LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records COLH 29LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître 2 C 061-00857 MLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 29LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître COLH 29LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Disque "Gramophone" DB 1223 / Disque "Gramophone" DB 1224Shellac, 12", 78 RPM | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | EMI Electrola 1 C 047-00 857 / Dacapo 1 C 047-00 857LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone COLH 29LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR 70006LP | LP |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-10LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records TOJE-7410LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records GR-2010LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Victor LH-12 / Victor LH 12LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Angel Records COLH 29LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Angel Records COLH 29LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice DB. 7455Shellac, 12" | Shellac, 12" |
38 vinyl pressings of Op. 97 Trio No 7 In B Flat Major "The Arch-Duke" are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1928 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1928, in UK, Italy. One of them is His Master's Voice D.B.1223.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B.1223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Cc14759Ⅰ△ 08438 R and Cc14760ⅠA △ 08439 A. 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.
