US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9203-3L HSide A runout
ZAL-9204-2L HSide B runout
Ludwig Van Beethoven"Pastoral" (Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68)
Vinyl pressings
"Pastoral" (Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68)
by Ludwig van Beethoven · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesRomanticClassicalClassical
"Pastoral" was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 "Pastoral"
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21039London Records SPC 21039 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9203-1L U JT 1Runout side A
ZAL-9204-1L G JT 1Runout side B
ZAL 9203Label side A
ZAL 9204Label side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SPC 21039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SPC 21039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21039 / London Records SPC 21039 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SPC 21039 / London Records SMAS 93037LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca PFS 4.188 / Decca PFS 4188 BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Decca PFS 334188LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 4188LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7232-8LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Decca PFS4188LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | London Records SLLC 38664LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Symphony No. 6 In F Major Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Pastoral" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of "Pastoral" are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1975.
When was "Pastoral" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records SPC 21039.
How do I tell if my copy of "Pastoral" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC 21039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9203-3L H and ZAL-9204-2L H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Pastoral" 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.
